Malshej Ghat is a mountain pass and a popular hill station, nestled in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. With its numerous lakes, waterfalls, mountains, and verdant flora and fauna, Malshej Ghat is popular among hikers, trekkers and nature lovers.
Malshej Ghat is an ideal retreat from the clamour of city life and is a popular weekend getaway from Mumbai, Pune and Thane. It is particularly known for the pink flamingoes which migrate here during July and September. This place is especially beautiful during the monsoons with lush green hills and exotic pink flamingoes.
With mesmerizing waterfalls to beautifully structured dams and steep, lofty forts, Malshej Ghat is a perfect place for nature lovers’ delight. Harishchandragad Fort in this area is very popular among trekkers. The temples in Malshej Ghat date back to 16th century AD and are great examples of architectural marvel. Malshej falls, the beautiful Pimpalgaon dam and Ajoba Hillfort are some of the other attractions here which will be spellbinding for any tourist.