The Kharghar Hills – if you’re in searches of a scenic spot…
When we were invited to the Kharghar Hills, I didn’t expect the place to be so splendid. Considering how devotedly people in our neighborhood [url=http://www.indiapalette.com/forums/topic/trees-in-india-and-other-places-banyan-gulmohar-palm-trees/#post-8922]cut down the trees[/url] in fear of a potential damage they can cause to their cars during the rains, I was not sure whether there were any spot of natural beauty left in Navi Mumbai. Fortunately, such places are still there. If you’re in searches of a beautiful scenic spot, the Kharghar Hills can offer you a lot to rest your eyes on: greenery of all the possible shades, waterfalls, panoramic views, flowers and sounds of nature – everything one misses so much in the concrete jungles of a big city.
Breathtaking panoramic views
The wild [url=http://www.indiapalette.com/forums/topic/flowers-of-your-country]flowers of India[/url] reminded me the meadows of my homeland in summer.
And when we discovered this one, it was like finding one of those magical flowers from fairy tales, when a king gives his order to find it and bring to the palace, and the flower is hiding from everyone except a chosen person. And this chosen person is you:)
And these are representatives of the local fauna:)
I was surprised to see crabs in the streams, but it seems fresh water crabs are rather common in the Kharghar Hills.
Once again I had a chance to see a [url=http://www.indiapalette.com/forums/topic/flowers-of-your-country/page/4/#post-7443]banana flower[/url] – this one was rather high, but in the Nerul Rock Garden I could take a better look and actually see little bananas forming between its petals.
And the waterfalls… So picturesque and refreshing.
So, the journey was pleasant and memorable. Don’t underestimate the Indian sun though, even during the monsoon. Yes, I’m a little sunburnt, so next time sunblocks is a must 🙂
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11 Comments
Nitin Balodi
I have been to Mumbai once and what I could see was crowd and only crowd . I didn’t know that places like this also exists nearby to it. Thanks for sharing and letting me know about such a beautiful place. India is so huge that even Indians don’t know what exists where.
Apart from that, some of the pictures that you captured, are mesmerizing. For example, the fourth pic of the waterfall.
-Nitin
Antonina
As I slowly explore Mumbai, I keep discovering places like this. And yes, the city is multifaceted and it’s so much more about it than just a crowd , just give it one more chance 🙂
yogi saraswat
very attractive landscapes
Antonina
Thanks, they really are.
Pritesh
Wow !! Awesome pics !! You must have visited this place during monsoon !!
Antonina
Yes, and I can’t wait for the rains to visit it again 🙂
pragati
Who knew?
Antonina
Who knew indeed 🙂
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Sumit
Great post again. Can you please let me know how to get there? We attempted to go there y’day (I know not the best time) but we took the entrance near Belapur (big gate) and from there there was a bit of trekking and some good views but nowhere like the scenery you show above. What route did you take and where does it start from? Is it a marked trail or did you explore it randomly (in which case, brave you!)? Many thanks.
Antonina
HI there Sumit, We usually walk there from Shilp Chawk in Kharghar – these hills are situated right to the CIDCO Kharghar Valley Golf Course. When we’re with kids, we just do a little bit of hiking and then choose a nice picnic spot. When we are without kids, we climb and explore much higher. As far as I know there are no any marked trail, but so much the better 🙂 By the way, we’ve been there a few weeks back and the place is not half as beautiful as during monsoons – the brown land and dry grass. And of course no waterfalls. Still, the views are rather scenic nevertheless.