India /Maharashtra /Thane / Malshej Ghat
Malshej Ghat is a fascinating tourist destination with a rejuvenating climate. Famous for its numerous lakes, cascading waterfalls, and charming mountains, this hill station is a favourite tourist destination of hikers, trekkers, adventurers and nature lovers. A typical woody countryside, Malshej Ghat is distinguished for its rich flora and fauna, historic forts on rocky mountains, enthralling rivers, meandering waterfalls, resorts and sanctuaries. Though Malshej Ghat is a year round tourist destination, monsoon brings amazing charm to this beautiful hill station. The verdant valleys and woody forests of Malshej react to the call of the Monsoon by displaying the beauty of its lakes and dancing waterfalls and the misty at its zenith. The beauty and charm of this marvelous hill station is more visible when it is under heavy fog and dark clouds. But what make Malshej Ghat so illustrious are the large folk of migratory birds coming from Siberia. The mating dance of the pink-legged Flemingo birds is an eye-catching spectacle. Flemingo Hill Resort and sanctuary is a prime location in Malshej Ghat wherein tourists gather to see the luxurious greenery, and glittering lakes amidst of the rugged mountain. This hilly resort exhibits the beauty of the nature in its full grandeur. Malshej Ghat is such an amazing hill station, which entice the tourist with the wonders of all the seasons. The lush greenery and the tremendous cascades mesmerize the city dwellers to get away from the hustle of modern life. Best season is all around the year. From June to September, Malshej Ghat is a wonderland of fauna and flora. Monsoons are good to spot the bird flamingoes in Malshej Ghat.
Malshej Ghat
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Category : Hill Station
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 576118
STD Code: 2132
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Best Time to Visit: October – March
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By Air : Nearest airport is Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport which is at a distance of 150 km way from Malshej Ghat. Mumbai is one of the major airports in India which is connected to all airports in India. Mumbai is air connected to many cities abroad, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, New York and many cities in Middle East. Pre-paid taxi services are available from Mumbai to Malshej Ghat costing about Rs 3000.
By Train : Kalyan Railway station and also Kaljat railway station are the nearest railway stations to Malshej Ghat. This railway station is well connected to Mumbai and other cities in India. Tourist taxi services from railway station to Malshej Ghat.
By BUS : Malshej Ghat is well connected by Maharastra state transport corporation buses to all major places in and around. Regular and frequent public bus services are available from Mahuli Fort to Mumbai and Kalyan.
By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
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Ganesh Chaturthi ; Venue: N.A. ; Period : August-September ; Details: This festival is held in the months of August-September and is one of the famous festivals in Malshej Ghat. It is celebrated with immense passion.
Diwali ; Venue: N.A. ; Period : October or November ; Details: One of the most important festivals of Hindus, Diwali, is also well known by the name of “Festival of Lights” or Deepavali. It is celebrated in the month of October or November. Diwali in Malshej Ghat is celebrated with great pomp and show. Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped on this festival.
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- Beware of pickpockets as Malshej Ghat is a major tourist place in India.
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- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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