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CHIKALDARA: Deep along the northern rim of Maharashtra in the region of Vidharba lies Chikhaldara. Tucked away high in the ranges of Satpura, it is in fact the only coffee growinl region in Maharashtra. It abounds in wild-life -panthers, sloth bears, sambhars, wild boar. The Melghat tiger reserve is located here. Other attractions and views include the ones from Hurricane Point, Prospect Point and Devi Point. The interesting excursions are Gawligad and Narnala Fort. Pandit Nehru Botanical Gardens, the Tribal Museum and the Semadoh Lake. Chikhaldara has an interesting mythological tale attached to it. This was supposed to be the place where the mighty Bheema slayed Keechaka, the demon and threw him into valley. It came to be known as Keechakadhara. Reaching There:
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