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 1,118 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.

Significance
Only Coffee Growing Area in Maharashtra and Sole Hill Resort in the Vidarbha Region.

Main Attraction
Melghat Tiger Project and Dhakana - Kolkaz National Park.

Best Time
Chikaldhara's cool breezy climate makes it an excellent place to repose in summer. Best Time to Visit to visit is from October to June.

Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary
Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Amaravati district of Vidarbha region. This sanctuary is named after "Keechaka".Tourists can find Panthers, Sloth Bears, Sambar, and Wild Boar. One can even spot Wild Dogs over here.

Wan Sanctuary
Wan sanctuary is located in Melghat area of Amravati District. It is an extension to the Melghat Sanctuary on southeastern part. This area is part and parcel of Melghat and is rich in floral and fauna biodiversity. The hilly rugged terrain possesses Tropical Dry Deciduous forests.

Musiams:-
There are two musiam at chikhaldara area, one of them is at Maharashtra Forest Rainger's College, Chikhaldara. The sample of wild animals and plants are also available to see. One of the rare 'focils' is also available. Another musiam is of Tiger Project, for that we have to go through the way which is turning from 'Yoga Training Center'. The sample of animals and plants are also put in this musiam. Apart from this the information for the leaving standard and customs of local main tribe is 'Korku'.

Dharkhura :
It is about 10Kms from Paratwada. It has large waterfall and cascade during rainy season's. Howevere access is difficult and one has to walk 5kms from village Chota Barhanpur.

Bakadari and Kalalkund:
This again is a high waterfall. This magnificient waterfall can be reached from Aadnadi along the mandatory string about five kilometers. Kalalkund falls about a km. before the Bakadari Waterfall. As we approach Bakadari the middling partition is flanged by high ridges . This is recognize as most magnificient waterfall in the whole area .

Muktagiri :
It is Jain religious place which falls in M.P. but it is just 7kms. from paratwada. The 52 small temples constructed on the high slopes connected by stairs with the magnificient waterfall providing background to the entire landscape is the major attraction during Monsoon.

Hotels   

Harshwardhan Resort is located at Chikaldhara

1) Green Valley Resort                       
2) Satpuda Resorts                            
3) M.T.D.C.                                       
4) Mayura Resort                              
5) Melghat Resort                              

Government:-

1) Sunrise Cottege/Palace 
2) Rajhans Vishram Gruha  
3) Circuit House
4) Nagar Parishad Guest House
5) Forest Rest House 
6) Zilla Parishad Rest House 
7) M.S.E.B. Guest House  
8) Irrigation Department Guest house

CHIKHALDARA POINTS

    * Bhimkund (Kitchakdari)  
    * Vairat Devi
    * Sunset Point
    * Bir Dam
    * Panchbol Point
    * Kalapani Dam
    * Mahadev Mandir
    * Semadhoh Tiger Project
    * Hariken Point
    * Mozari Point
    * Prospects Point
    * Devi Point
    * Monky Point
    * Goraghat
    * Shakkar Lake
    * Malviya and Sunrise Point
    * Government Garden

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.