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List of mountain peaks of Maharashtra

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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

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Following is the list of some notable peaks:

(This list is highly inaccurate in terms of ranks)

Rank Photo Name Elevation in meters Mountain Range District Significance
1 Kalsubai[3] 1,646 Kalsubai Range Ahmednagar/Nashik/ Highest point in Maharashtra.
2 Salher 1,567 Selbari Range[4] Nasik Highest 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
5 Dhodap 1472 Satmala Range Nasik 2nd highest peak in Nashik.
6 Taramati 1,431 Malshej Range Ahmednagar This is one of two peaks on Harishchandragad.
7 Harishchandragad 1,424 Sahyadri Range Ahmednagar A popular trekking destination with ruined fortifications and ancient caves tracing back to the Microlithic age.
8 Saptashrungi 1,416 Satmala Range Nasik It is a site of Hindu pilgrimage.
9 Torna 1,404 Pune Range[6] Pune It is the first fort captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1643.
10 Purandar 1,387 Pune Range Pune It is the birthplace of Sambhaji Raje Bhosale son of Shivaji shares 9th position padargad from raigadh district near Karjat height 4490 ft ,1389 m
11 Mangi-Tungi 1,331 Selbari Range Nasik Only twin-pinnacled peak with plateau in between.
12 Rajgad 1,376 Pune Range Pune Formerly known as Murumdev, it was capital of the Maratha Empire during the rule of Shivaji for almost 26 years, after which he moved the capital to Raigad.
13 Sinhagad 1,302 Pune Range Pune Location of the renowned Battle of Sinhagad.
14 Ratangad 1,297 Malshej Range Ahmednagar 2nd highest peak in Ahmednagar.
15 Brahmagiri 1,295 Trimbakeshwar Range Nasik Site of origin of the sacred Godavari River is near Trimbak.
16 Anjaneri 1,280 Trimbakeshwar Range Nasik According to Hindu scriptures, it is the birthplace of Lord Hanuman and thus is named after his mother.
17 Pratapgad 1,080 Satara Range Satara Significant as the site of the Battle of Pratapgad, the fort is now a popular tourist destination.
18 Raigad 820 Pune Range Raigad Served as the capital to former Maratha Kingdom ruler Shivaji in 1674.
19 Mahableshwar 1439 Satara Range Satara Tourist attraction for Cool environment in summer days.
20 Alang Fort 1478 Kalsubai Range Nashik One of the tough fort in maharashtra.

References

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  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.
  3. ^ "Tourist Places | Ahmednagar | India".
  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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ "- English Information of Forts". trekshitiz.com.
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