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{{For|another place|Khandala, Satara}} | {{For|another place|Khandala, Satara}} | ||
{{Distinguish|Kandla}} | {{Distinguish|Kandla|Kandhla|Kandala (disambiguation)}} | ||
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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}} | {{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}} | ||
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Khandala is located at the top end of the Bhor Ghat, a major ''ghat'' (meaning valley in [[Marathi language|Marathi]]) on the road link between the [[Deccan Plateau]] and the [[Konkan]] plain. The ghat carries an extensive amount{{Clarify|reason=vague|date=March 2014}} of road and rail traffic. The [[Mumbai-Pune Expressway]], the main link between the major cities of [[Mumbai]] and [[Pune]], passes through Khandala. | Khandala is located at the top end of the Bhor Ghat, a major ''ghat'' (meaning valley in [[Marathi language|Marathi]]) on the road link between the [[Deccan Plateau]] and the [[Konkan]] plain. The ghat carries an extensive amount{{Clarify|reason=vague|date=March 2014}} of road and rail traffic. The [[Mumbai-Pune Expressway]], the main link between the major cities of [[Mumbai]] and [[Pune]], passes through Khandala. | ||
Due to the ease of accessibility from nearby cities, Khandala is a common area for hiking. | Due to the ease of accessibility from nearby cities, Khandala is a common area for hiking. One destination is the nearby peak of Duke's Nose, which offers a panoramic view of Khandala and the Bhor Ghat. | ||
The route near Khandala sunset point and [[khopoli]] has been there since centuries used to connect the coastal cities like [[Sopara]] to Pune. The transport from base of khopoli was by carts both hand pulled and horse drawn, which was tarred during British time somewhere in 1840. | The route near Khandala sunset point and [[khopoli]] has been there since centuries used to connect the coastal cities like [[Sopara]] to Pune. The transport from base of khopoli was by carts both hand pulled and horse drawn, which was tarred during British time somewhere in 1840. | ||
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'''Bhushi Lake: ''' | '''Bhushi Lake: ''' | ||
Bhushi Lake situated in Khandala is the ideal spot for all those who wish to relax in the lap of Mother Nature. Its serene and tranquil surroundings and crystal clear water provides immense opportunities for the tourists to rest in peace.<ref>http://expertbulletin.com/khandala-maharashtra/</ref> | Bhushi Lake situated in Khandala is the ideal spot for all those who wish to relax in the lap of Mother Nature. Its serene and tranquil surroundings and crystal clear water provides immense opportunities for the tourists to rest in peace.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://expertbulletin.com/khandala-maharashtra/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926170400/http://expertbulletin.com/khandala-maharashtra/ |archive-date=26 September 2012 |title=Khandala, Maharashtra – Expert Bulletin}}</ref> | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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{{commons category|Khandala}} | {{commons category|Khandala}} | ||
*[https:// | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20060129213923/http://www.geocities.com/drchengalva/ Khandala-area hiking maps] | ||
{{Mountain passes of India}} | {{Mountain passes of India}} | ||