10 Most Beautiful Mountain Passes In India- Malshej Ghat (Maharashtra) – 2.5 km one-way walking Malshej Ghat is considered one of the most beautiful mountain passes in the state of Maharashtra and is a perfect getaway for nature and monsoon enthusiasts and photography lovers. Located at around 125 km from Mumbai, this mountain pass lies in the Western Ghats range at an altitude of around 700 metres. The region is dotted with lofty mountains, dense forests, and a series of numerous enchanting waterfalls. During monsoon season, the place turns into an extremely beautiful and lively green El Dorado in Maharashtra and attracts thousands of tourists every year with its refreshing climate and spellbinding vista.Major Attractions: Malshej Ghat Viewpoints, Harishchandragad Fort, Pimpalgaon Joga Dam, Ajoba Hill Fort, Shivneri Fort, Flamingo Point, numerous waterfallsTop Activities: Sightseeing, trekking, birdwatching, photography, waterfall exploration, camping, road tripsDuration: 1 Day to 2 DaysBest Time to Visit: June to FebruaryCovered with veils of mists, with mild climate and countless ephemeral waterfalls, Malshej Ghat leaves one with an unforgettable visual spectacle to Cherish forever and serves as a fantastic habitat for a lot of wildlife and bird species thus it’s one of the most preferable choices amongst the nature loving people. In addition to the astonishing natural beauty, The place is also popular for some ancient temples, historic fortifications and trekking destinations. It can provide you trekking opportunities till some very ancient and historic forts; these are the ones which offer sublime vistas to Sahyadris and provide immense knowledge of this very region. You can even enjoy your way up by driving over the meandering mountain road and you will find that there is a flock of pink flamingos who visit a nearby wetland place during certain months of the year. Travellers wishing for a thrill and expedition can experience some of the trekking journeys to nearby forts of Sahyadris and to enjoy the view points as well as the long rides on winding paths. This is a must for planning an unmissable monsoon trip for photographers and for lovers seeking for a relaxing holiday getaway in nature's lap. A unique highlight of Malshej Ghat is its views during monsoon season with falls flowing down the rocks and the mist filling the valley. One can go on trekking across uneven terrain to reach Harishchandragad Fort the perfect destination for trek lovers as it provides a spectacular view from its peak Konkan Kada. Bird- watchers get delighted seeing a variety of bird species and pink flamingos nearby Pimpalgaon Joga dam. Overall the serene atmosphere along with the cool climate conditions, enchanting waterfalls and breathtaking panoramas make Malshej Ghat a pleasant weekend escapade for those traveling to or fro Mumbai orPune.
