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If you want to savor the sublime beauty of the monsoon magic then Malshej Ghat in Maharashtra is the place for you. Located at an altitude of 700 meter above the sea level, Malshej Ghat is a famous tourist spot. A fascinating hill station, the place offers you best of Mother Nature. Particularly popular amongst adventurous tourists, Malshej Ghat is renowned for its charismatic mountains, rich flora and fauna, cascading waterfalls and plentiful lakes. Nature lovers, trekkers and hikers frequently visit this place for its wonderful offerings. You can find enthralling sanctuaries, enchanting rivers, historical forts and rocky mountains in Malshej Ghat. What else a tourist can ask for?
This is one tourist destination that attracts visitors round the year but the best time to visit is definitely monsoon. The rainy season brings bewitching charm to this place. You just can’t escape the fascinating view of dancing waterfalls, soothing dewdrops, timbered forests and lush valleys during the monsoon. The cloudy sky of Malshej Ghat is perfect retreat for souls afflicted with stress of urban life. One almost gets a guilty pleasure while walking through this heavily fogged hill station. If there was any link missing then mating dance of pink-legged flamingos completes the picture perfect spectacle of Malshej Ghat.
Large numbers of migratory birds from Siberia come to Malshej Ghat during the mating season. Among the birds, you will find Alpine Swift, Pied Crested Cuckoo, Purple Moorhen, Green Pigeon, Pitta and Whistling Thrush and several other species. A nature and bird lover cannot miss the exhibition of such rich variety of birds at one place. One of the most popular spots in Malshej Ghat is Flemingo Hill Resort and sanctuary. If you are fascinated with history then Shivneri Fort definitely deserves a visit. Just 40 Kms away from Malshej, Shivneri is the birthplace of the legendary Maratha warrior Shivaji. You will also find Buddhist Caves dating to the 3rd century.
The best way to enjoy the scenic beauty of Malshej Ghat is to walk through its trails or roads. You will have view of several mountains and valleys. If you can plan the trip on weekdays then you can enjoy the peace and silence offered by the place. It is quite crowded during the weekends.
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