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Toranmal - The Quaint Hill Station

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Toranmal is a petite little hill station situated in the Nandurbar district in the state of Maharashtra. Located in the Satpura Range, the tourist spot is perched at an altitude of 1,150 metres above seal level. Toranmal is basically in the shape of a plateau covering an area of only 44 sq km.

The hill station got its name from the Torna tree. Legend has it that the town of Toranmal is so abundant with such trees that the local tribes started worshipping Torna Devi – the tree goddess – as a goddess of fertility.

Amongst the many attractions here, Yashwant Lake is a major tourist magnet. There are also plenty temples located here like the Gorakhnath and the Nagarjuna temples. Sitakhai is a wondrous valley that should not be missed while Khadki Point and Sunset Point are two viewpoints that allow you a panoramic views of the surrounding horizon.

Tourist Places In Toranmal

Since it is situated atop a hill, Toranmal is blessed with a fantastic weather year-round. Given how well linked it is from all the metro cities and towns in Maharashtra, this tourist station is an ideal getaway to plan a quick vacation.

Surrounded by hills on all sides, Toranmal makes for a very green hotspot which is credited to be the second coolest hill station in the entire state of Maharashtra. It provides with incredible lakes and beautiful viewpoints, not to mention challenging trekking paths that will be any trekker’s delight. Visit this tiny hill station to experience calm and peace, away from the maddening city crowd.

Toranmal Weather

Being perched by the hills, weather at Toranmal always remains pleasant.

How To Reach Toranmal

The nearest railway station is Nandurbar, 84 km from Toranmal, from where you can hire a cab or take a bus to reach Toranmal.

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How to Reach Toranmal

  • By Road
    There are numerous bus services available from various cities within and outside the state of Maharashtra. There are several state owned and private tour buses that offer shuttle services between Toranmal and cities like Mumbai, Pune and Hyderabad. The bus fare depends on the kind of bus you opt for. Air conditioned buses average at around Rs. 500. Toranmal is about 461 km away from Mumbai.
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  • By Train
    Nandurbar is the nearest railhead to Toranmal. It is about 75 km away and lies on the Surat-Bhuswal line of the Western Railways. Dhule, which is about 141 km away, poses as another option for travel by train. There are several trains that connect Nandurbar to major cities and towns like Chennai, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Amravati and Surat. The average train fare is around Rs. 150 to Rs. 200.
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  • By Air
    The Aurangabad Airport is the nearest domestic airport to the hill station of Toranmal, at a distance of about 300 km. One can reach Toranmal from the airport with the help of one of the many several cab services. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport in Mumbai is the closest International Airport. Both the airports are connected to all the major cities and towns in Indian via direct and regular flights.
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