Malshej Ghat is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats range in the Thane-Pune district of Maharashtra, India. The site is nestled in the lofty rugged hills of the Western Ghats. The site is home to hundreds of different kinds of flora and fauna especially the avian population such as quails, rails, cranes, flamingos and cuckoos. A nice view of valleys is one of the major attraction here. The view from behind the MTDC resort is a must-see. It is also famous for dark woods and the animals inside. A famous place near Malshej Ghat is Khireshwar which is 2/3 km from rest house. Through Khireshwar village, one can visit the famous Harishchandragad also. One of the beauties here is many waterfalls in the hilly regions. Various waterfalls from small up to the huge ones are really worth to see and many are right next to the highway.
*(All the above information are from Wikipedia.)
Transport:
Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai is the nearest International Airport located 3-hour drive from Malshej Ghat.
Rail: Kalyan Railway station is the nearest railway station situated at a distance of 85 km from Malshej Ghat. It is connected to many major cities across India.
Road: Malshej Ghat is connected to major cities across Maharashtra. It is connected through National Highway and State Highway to cities of Nasik, Mumbai, Pune and Ahmednagar.
Accommodation: MTDC Malshej Ghat Resort is the nearest resort is located amidst the soaring ranges of the western ghats equidistant from Mumbai and Pune.