Chikhaldara is located in Amaravati district of Vidarbha region. The only hill station in the Vidarbha region offers you an abundance of wildlife viewpoints lakes and waterfalls. It is named after Keechaka. This is the place where Bheema killed villainous Keechaka and threw him into the valley. It thus came to be known as Keechakadara Chikhaldara is its corruption.


Chikhaldara is the sole hill resort in the Vidarbha region situated at an altitude of 1118 m and has the added distinction of being the only coffee growing area in Maharashtra. Chikhaldara is full of deep valleys and these valleys are full of velvet mist and majestic trees. All this makes it a very popular summer retreat. With abundance of natural scenery exciting wildlife breathtaking waterfalls and a placid lake the beauty of Chikhaldara is overwhelming. The climate is always breezy and walking on the clouds often becomes a reality.

By Air - Nearest airport is Akola 150 km.

By Rail -Nearest railway station is Badnera at 110 km on the Central Railway branch line.

By Road -Nearest bus depot is Amravathi 100 km. Regular State Transport buses connect Chikhaldara to Amravati Nagpur Wardha Akola and other cities of the state.

Places To Stay The MTDC has resorts in Chikhaldara with excellent accommodation facilities. Other options include Economy Loges Semadoh Forest Lodge and Luxury Hotels.