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Chikhaldara travel guide

Vidarbha’s only hill station

Best time
Jul–Feb
How long
2 days
Stay a night
₹900–4,500
Food a day
₹250–900
Nearest railhead
100 km away
Nearest airport
230 km away

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About Chikhaldara

A hill station on the Satpura edge above Melghat tiger reserve — Gavilgad fort, Bhimkund gorge, Panchbol echo point and coffee gardens, with jungle drives to Semadoh.

Things to do in Chikhaldara

  1. Gavilgad Fort

    2 h · Free

    Vast hill fort with Persian-inscribed gates.

  2. Bhimkund

    45 min · Free

    A deep gorge pool linked to Bhima of the Mahabharata.

  3. Panchbol Point

    30 min · Free

    An echo point over five valleys.

  4. Melghat Safari, Semadoh

    3 h · ₹1,500 entry

    Jungle drives in the tiger reserve.

  5. Hurricane Point

    30 min · Free

    Windy cliff edge above the plains.

Where to stay in Chikhaldara

  • MTDC Chikhaldara

    ₹1,500–3,500

    Government resort with valley views.

  • Semadoh forest rest house

    ₹1,000–2,500

    Inside Melghat.

What to eat

  • Varhadi food

    local dish · veg

    Spicy shev bhaji and patodi rassa.

Good to know

  • Amravati/Badnera is the nearest big station.
  • Monsoon fog closes in fast — drive the ghat in daylight.

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