List of mountain peaks of Maharashtra

Maharashtra has an extensive mountain range running parallel to its 750 km long coastline.[1] This range is geographically part of the Sahyadris or the Western Ghats which forms a crest along the western edge.[2] of the Deccan plateau separating it from the coastal Konkan belt. Throughout its extent it bears some renowned peaks, hill stations and valleys. Parts of the western ghats has been designated as the Hottest Biodiversity Hotspots.

List of mountain peaks

Following is the list of some notable peaks:

(This list is highly inaccurate in terms of ranks)

RankPhotoNameElevation in metersMountain RangeDistrictSignificance
1Kalsubai[3]1,646Kalsubai RangeAhmednagar/Nashik/Highest point in Maharashtra.
2Salher1,567Selbari Range[4]NasikHighest fort[5] in Sahyadris and the 2nd highest peak in Maharashtra.
3 Gawaldev 1,522 Malsej Range Ahmednagar Peak between Ghanchakkar and Katrabai top
4 Ghanchakkar 1,509 Malsej Range Ahmednagar 4th highest mountain of Maharashtra
5Dhodap1472Satmala RangeNasik2nd highest peak in Nashik.
6Taramati1,431Malshej RangeAhmednagarThis is one of two peaks on Harishchandragad.
7Harishchandragad1,424Sahyadri RangeAhmednagarA popular trekking destination with ruined fortifications and ancient caves tracing back to the Microlithic age.
8Saptashrungi1,416Satmala RangeNasikIt is a site of Hindu pilgrimage.
9Torna1,404Pune Range[6]PuneIt is the first fort captured by Shivaji Maharaj in 1643.
10Purandar1,387Pune RangePuneIt is the birthplace of Sambhaji Raje Bhosale son of Shivaji Maharaj shares 9th position padargad from raigadh district near Karjat height 4490 ft ,1389 m
11Mangi-Tungi1,331Selbari RangeNasikOnly twin-pinnacled peak with plateau in between.
12Rajgad1,318Pune RangePuneFormerly known as Murumdev, it was capital of the Maratha Empire during the rule of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for almost 26 years, after which he moved the capital to Raigad.
13Sinhagad1,302Pune RangePuneLocation of the renowned Battle of Sinhagad.
14Ratangad1,297Malshej RangeAhmednagar2nd highest peak in Ahmednagar.
15Brahmagiri1,295Trimbakeshwar RangeNasikSite of origin of the sacred Godavari river is near Trimbak.
16Anjaneri1,280Trimbakeshwar RangeNasikAccording to Hindu scriptures, it is the birthplace of Lord Hanuman and thus is named after his mother.
17Pratapgad1,080Satara RangeSataraSignificant as the site of the Battle of Pratapgad, the fort is now a popular tourist destination.
18Raigad820Pune RangeRaigadServed as the capital to former Maratha Kingdom ruler Shivaji Maharaj in 1674.
19 Wilson Point, Mahableshwar 1425 Satara Range Satara Tourist attraction for Cool environment in summer days.

References
  1. "Length of coastline and population of coastal States and Islands". Iasri.res.in. Archived from the original on 2018-04-14. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
  2. "Ghats - mountain ranges, India". Encyclopedia Britannica.
  4. "Nasik District Gazetteers". Cultural.maharashtra.gov.in. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-07-04. Retrieved 2015-09-28.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "- English Information of Forts". trekshitiz.com.
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