Visit a Hill Station
CHIKHALDARA IN AMRAVATI DISTRICT
How to reach:
Hill station Chikhaldara is situated in Satpura Range nearly 150 Kilometers away from my town Akola. (Students should use name of their town.) People from Mumbai side have to reach Amravati (District Place) by a suitable train (CR) running towards Nagpur-Calcutta side. They may take a night halt at Amravati. S.T. Buses and private luxuries are available at Amravati. From Paratwada a picturesque, windy road of 50 kilometers takes you to this calm and quiet hill station.
When to Visit:
The best season is from September to June. In July, there are heavy rains here.
Where to stay:
There are MTDC tourist Quarters ranging from 150 to 250 Rs. per family suite. Luxurious private hotels are also there. Meals and breakfasts cost more. Contact the office of the MTDC at Paratwada for reservations.
What to see:
A "Chikhaldara Darshan" bus takes you for a sightseeing round of four hours. Places worth seeing are:
- Fort
- Devi Point
- Bhim Kund
- Garden
- Echo Point
- Hurricane Point
- Sunset Point
The Municipal Corporation has developed a beautiful garden and a swimming pool. The Forest Training College and Museum provide information about wildlife, nature, people, and their customs.
How to return:
Return journey is by the same route. Interested people may proceed to “Sema Doh” and “Kolkhas”, situated in the thick forest of Melghat on Dharani Road. Fresh cool air gives solace to tired city souls. ‘Melghat Tiger Project’ is famous in India. Good accommodation is provided by the forest department and MTDC. Forest guides accompany you to watch wildlife.
People, Food, Culture etc:
Korku tribal people are the natives of this jungle area. They are poor, uneducated, and superstitious. Meeting and talking with them is a pleasure. The cool and pristine air of this hill station refreshes the tourists.
Difficult Words & Their Meanings
- Halt:
- A temporary stop during a journey.
- Picturesque:
- Visually attractive, like a picture.
- Luxurious:
- Extremely comfortable, elegant, and expensive.
- Reservations:
- Arrangements to have something (like a room or seat) held for your use.
- Proceed:
- To continue or move forward.
- Solace:
- Comfort or consolation in a time of sadness or distress.
- Accompany:
- To go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort.
- Natives:
- The original people living in a particular place.
- Superstitious:
- Believing in supernatural things that are not based on reason.
- Pristine:
- In its original condition; unspoiled, fresh, and clean.