Malshej Ghat - A weekend getaway from Mumbai & Pune

Location: Maharasthra

Distance: From Mumbai – 150 km, From Pune – 120 km

Popular As: Hill Station

Getting There –

By Train – Kalyan railway station, at a distance of 60 km, is the nearest railhead from Malshej Ghat. From Kalyan, taxi, bus and auto-rickshaw services are available to Malshej Ghat at regular intervals. 

By Road – From Mumbai, drive on NH 3 close to Bhiwandi. Then, take a right onto State Highway to reach Malshej Ghat via Kalyan, Murbad and Saralgaon. The road trip from Mumbai to Malshej Ghat should take around three hours. 

Overview – Malshej Ghat is a little known hill station of Maharashtra, located close to Mumbai and Pune. Set amidst the lofty rugged hills of the Western Ghat ranges, the hill station greets the visitors with its pristine natural environs, hazy tops and ice cold cascades. Tourists throng the hill station in large number, especially during monsoon (July to September) to enjoy the mesmerising views of the heavy fog, deep valleys, amazing waterfalls and beautiful surroundings. Malshej Ghat is also home to huge varieties of flora and fauna, including the interesting avian population. 

Don’t Miss – Malshej Ghat is a paradise for avid trekkers and hikers. The rolling hills provide some never before experience to adventure enthusiasts. Scale the mystic peaks covered with dense fog or explore the thrilling trek routes leading to the waterfalls and other exciting places in the region. Visit the Shivneri Fort (the birthplace of Shivaji), Harishchandragad and other forts located in the vicinity. Take an excursion to nearby Khireshwar village famous for Siberian Hemingo birds, flock the place every year between July and September.