Malshej Ghat

Malshej is a hill station in the Sahyadri ranges. It is 154 kms from Mumbai towards northeast. The nearest railway station is Kalyan in Thane District near Mumbai. This place is home to hundreds of different kinds of flora and fauna.

 During the monsoon Malshej is engulfed in green hills and innumerable breathtaking waterfalls. The drive to Malshej Ghat through itself is calming with the picturesque view of the splendid valleys and placid lakes.

A nice view of valleys is one of the major attraction here. The view from behind the MTDC resort is a must-see. It is also famous for dark woods and the animals inside. These animals includes tigers, leopards, rabbits and peacocks etc. But truly a famous place near Malshej Ghat is Khireshwar which is 2/3 km from rest house. Through Khireshwar village, one can visit the famous Harishchandragadh also. One of the beauties here are many waterfalls in the hilly regions. Various waterfalls from small up to the huge ones are really worth to see and many are right next to the highway.

To sum up it is an excellent place to visit near Mumbai for outdoor activities like trekking, hiking, bird watching and there are some good resorts nearby to relax and rejuvenate as well.