History and Culture
Malshej Ghat located in Pune is a special attraction for trekkers, hikers, adventurers, and nature lovers. Malshej
Ghat stands 700m high in the mountains. The characteristic beauty of the wooded countryside and its exquisite bird
and animal life, the rugged mountains holding historic forts, high-plateau forest houses, resorts and sanctuaries and
the most venerated rivers brings liveliness to this land.
Nestling in the Western Ghats, the Flamingo Hill Resort and sanctuary attracts trekkers and mini-adventure tourists
like magnet. The beauty of the resort lies in its forested environs and monsoon lakes where orange and white flamingos
make their abode in monsoon every year. The Flamingo Hill Resort is surrounded by misty hills, placid monsoon lakes
and cool, fragrant forests.
For the hikers, trekkers, and history lovers, the journey to Shivenri Fort, the birthplace of Raja Shivaji, is
memorable. This unusual hill has Buddhist caves dating to the 3rd century and is surmounted by an important historic
fort - Harishchandraghadh situated at an altitude of almost 1,424 metres is interesting to climb. Those interested
in religious journey can travel to Ozar and Lenyadri, two Ganesh temples honoured by all devotees. There is a
centuries old shrine of Shiva - Bhimashankar, which is set at the origin of the river Bhima. All these temples are
at a close distance.
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