Toranmal is
located in middle range of Satpuda Hills in Akrani Taluka, Nandurbar
district. A hill station situated at an altitude of 1461m. Due to
higher elevation and the wooded surroundings, Toranmal plateau has a
very cool and bracing climate like any hill station. The natural
flora and fauna of the Satpuda forests are some of the pleasures one
will find along with the calm and serene beautiful spot engulfed by
7 towering ranges of the Satpuda Mountain.
Toranmal lies
undisturbed, uncrowded and is one of the most peaceful places on
earth. There is beautiful natural lake, named as Yashvant Lake. In
the environs are two old temples of Gorakhnath and Nagarjun. There
are few ancient temples as well. Thousands of devotees attend a fair
of the Gorakhnath on the Maha Shivaratri (March / April) day. The
people from adjoining districts of Maharashtra and also from
adjoining Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat attend this fair.
OTHER
ATTARCTIONS
Other places
of tourist interests are Sitakhai - a deep valley; Khadki point - a
point giving panoramic view of valleys; Machindra Gumpha - A natural
cave; Sunset point and Kamal Talao - a lotus lake.
There are
different treks like Khadki, Seetalhai for trekkers. A forest park
is also situated near the lake.
BEST TIME
TO VISIT
The hill
station is an ideal place to visit throughout the year. Toranmal
enjoys a pleasant cool climate even during the hot season.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Air: Nearest
Airport is Aurangabad at 290-km.
Rai: Nearest
railway station is Nandurbar at 76-km on the Surat-Bhusaval line of
Western Railway. Another Convenient railway station is Dhule at
128-km.
Road: Nearest
bus depot is Shahada at 55-km from Toranmal. From Mumbai via Dhule
it is 472-km.
WHERE TO
STAY
MTDC offers
its holiday resort for stay. Rest houses are also available at
Toranmal for accommodation.
