Malshej
Ghat counts amongst the budding hill stations of Maharashtra. It is
situated at the borders of Pune, Thane and Ahmednagar. Nestled in the
Sahyadri hills, Malshej Ghat is known for its picturesque beauty,
especially its cascading waterfalls. Right from the small waterfalls to
the huge ones, each and every one of them is a must see. The hill
station is a popular tourist destination, especially in monsoon, when it
gets covered with dark clouds and heavy fog. Read on to know more about
the Malshej Ghat near Poona, India.
The forests surrounding the hill station are quite famous for their
flora and fauna. The animals that can be seen in these forests include
tigers, leopards, rabbits, peacocks, etc. Another major attraction of
Malshej Ghat, near Pune, is Khireshwar, a bird watcher's paradise. Here,
one can get to see the exotic Hemingo birds, between July and September
every year. Harishchandragadh Fort, a popular trekking destination, is
also situated near Malshej Ghat.
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