Maharashtra Heritage Guide

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A practical guide to nature in Maharashtra

Maharashtra's protected forests, plateaus, waterfalls, and wildlife habitats change dramatically with the seasons. Explore these guides for landscape context, responsible travel notes, access details, and nearby experiences.

Amboli Ghat - The Queen of Sahyadri – A misty paradise in the Western Ghats

Amboli Ghat

The Queen of Sahyadri – A misty paradise in the Western Ghats

Bhandardara - A Serene Hill Station by the Pravara River

Bhandardara

A Serene Hill Station by the Pravara River

Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary - Sacred Forests of the Western Ghats

Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary

Sacred Forests of the Western Ghats

Tamhini Ghat - A Scenic Mountain Pass with Waterfalls and Misty Valleys

Tamhini Ghat

A Scenic Mountain Pass with Waterfalls and Misty Valleys

Kaas Plateau - The Valley of Flowers of Maharashtra – A UNESCO Biodiversity Site

Kaas Plateau

The Valley of Flowers of Maharashtra – A UNESCO Biodiversity Site

Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary - A Scenic Hill Retreat and Wildlife Haven in the Satpura Ranges

Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary

A Scenic Hill Retreat and Wildlife Haven in the Satpura Ranges

Malshej Ghat - The Misty Mountain Pass of Maharashtra

Malshej Ghat

The Misty Mountain Pass of Maharashtra

Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary - A Biodiversity Gem in the Western Ghats

Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary

A Biodiversity Gem in the Western Ghats

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve - Maharashtra’s Oldest and Largest National Park

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

Maharashtra’s Oldest and Largest National Park

Melghat Tiger Reserve - A Majestic Wilderness in the Satpura Ranges

Melghat Tiger Reserve

A Majestic Wilderness in the Satpura Ranges

Rajmachi Fort & Nature Trail - A Scenic Trek Amidst the Sahyadri Mountains

Rajmachi Fort & Nature Trail

A Scenic Trek Amidst the Sahyadri Mountains

Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary - A coastal forest paradise rich in biodiversity near Alibaug

Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary

A coastal forest paradise rich in biodiversity near Alibaug

Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary - The Bison Sanctuary of Maharashtra

Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary

The Bison Sanctuary of Maharashtra

Navegaon National Park - A Serene Forest Haven in Gondia

Navegaon National Park

A Serene Forest Haven in Gondia

Chandoli National Park - A Tranquil Haven of Wildlife and Nature in the Sahyadris

Chandoli National Park

A Tranquil Haven of Wildlife and Nature in the Sahyadris

Karnala Bird Sanctuary - A Paradise for Birdwatchers near Mumbai

Karnala Bird Sanctuary

A Paradise for Birdwatchers near Mumbai

Lonar Lake - The Meteoric Marvel of Maharashtra

Lonar Lake

The Meteoric Marvel of Maharashtra

Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary - A Haven for the Mighty Indian Bison

Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary

A Haven for the Mighty Indian Bison

Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary - A Man-Made Forest and Sacred Sanctuary in Sangli

Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

A Man-Made Forest and Sacred Sanctuary in Sangli

Devkund Waterfall - The Hidden Gem of Raigad District

Devkund Waterfall

The Hidden Gem of Raigad District

Thoseghar Waterfall - Maharashtra’s Majestic Cascading Wonder

Thoseghar Waterfall

Maharashtra’s Majestic Cascading Wonder

Randha Falls - Majestic Waterfall on the Pravara River near Bhandardara

Randha Falls

Majestic Waterfall on the Pravara River near Bhandardara

Matheran Hill Forest - A Tranquil Eco-Sensitive Hill with Red Soil Trails and Dense Greenery

Matheran Hill Forest

A Tranquil Eco-Sensitive Hill with Red Soil Trails and Dense Greenery

Pench National Park - The Land of Mowgli and the Jungle Book

Pench National Park

The Land of Mowgli and the Jungle Book