Short Guide on Khandala Ghat

Tour Guide

By Santosh Salve June 20, 2022 Note Tap the screen for next slide

Where is Khandala?

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Khandala is major ghat

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Links Mumbai and Pune

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Tourist spots

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Famous fast food

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Places of interest

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How to reach

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Best time to visit

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Citation

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