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Dhakana
- Kolkaz National
Park, Chikaldara
[Maharashtra]
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Situated
in the Vidharba region, this pretty little hill station offers
an abundance of wildlife, viewpoints, lakes and waterfalls.
In
fact, the Dhakana - Kolkaz National Park is famous for its tigers.
The Melghat Tiger Project is located here. What's more, the cool,
breezy climate of Chikaldara makes it an excellent place to repose
in summer. The Semadoh Forest Lodge is a comfortable place to
stay.
General lnformation
Best
time to visit :
Summers
Accommodation
:
MTDC
Self contained rooms (10 Blocks) and Dormitory (1 Block for 50
tourists) is available. Semdoh Forest Lodge.
Checkout
Time: 12.00 noon (MTDC) and 8.00 a.m. (privitised).
Reservation:
Mumbai, Nagpur and Amravati.
Nearest
Town :
Nagpur
230 kms.
How
to get there :
By
Air
Nearest airport is Nagpur.
By
Rail
Nearest railhead is Badnera.
By
Road
Mumbai - Chikaldara, 763 kms. Nagpur - Chikaldara, 230 kms. Amravati
- Chikaldara, 100 kms.
State
Transport buses ply from Amravati and Nagpur to Chikaldara.
MTDC
provides you with water sport facilities at Chikaldara.
(District
Amravati - 444 807, Tel.: MTDC (07220) 20234, 20263, Privitised
(07220) 20215).
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