Malshej ghat is located 700 meters above sea level amidst the soaring ranges of the western ghats equidistant from mumbai and pune.Ruggedy landscapes thickly forested, laced by many venerated rivers and rich in bird and animals life, the place attracts those who wish to experience natures myriad wonders up close and personal.Aside from its fascinating ecololy.Malshej ghat draws one to its numerous historic forts,forest,houses and sancturies. 

Theres Sivneri fort birth place of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. There are Buddhist caves dating back tot he 3rd century.And one cannot afford to iss the fort of Harishchandra which, at an altitude of 1424 meters dominates the surrounding landscape. Over the decade Malshej ghat has been visisted by warriors and saints,philosophers and social reforers,and it now seems that these breathtakingly beautiful mountains wear the aura of those luminaries of yore.One of the best hill station of maharashtra.