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The name Western Ghats derives from the word ghat and the cardinal direction in which it is located with respect to the Indian mainland. Ghat, a term used in the Indian subcontinent, depending on the context, could either refer to a range of stepped hills such as the Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats, or a series of steps leading down to a body of water or wharf.
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 ...
Sahyadri Tiger Reserve is a reserve in the state of Maharashtra, created by the Indian government in 2008. [1] Located in the Sahyadri Ranges of the Western Ghats of Maharashtra , it is part of the ecoregions of North Western Ghats moist deciduous forests [ 2 ] and North Western Ghats montane rain forests . [ 3 ]
Saptashrungi is a hill range consisting of seven hills locally called Ghads and form part of the Sahyadri Range of hills in Western Ghats. Sahyadri Range is also known as Ajanta Satmala Range and the average height of the peaks is 4,500 feet (1,400 m). The Dhodap, in the center of this mountain range, is the highest peak with an elevation of ...
Elevation of the park ranges from 589–1,044 m (1,932–3,425 ft). [5] The park receives its water supply from the Warna river and reservoir as well as several other small streams and rivers. Flat topped mountains, rocky, lateritic plateaus called 'Saddas', almost devoid of vegetation, large boulders and caves are distinctive to the protected ...
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Tamhini Ghat is a mountain passage located between Mulshi and Tamhini in Maharashtra, India. [1] Situated on the crest of the Western Ghat mountain ranges, Tamhini Ghat is noted for its surroundings comprising scenic waterfalls, lakes and dense woods. The best time to visit is October through December.
Ascents of the mountain are normally made from one of two base villages. Shirpunje village is located 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Rajur and is situated on the northern side of the mountain. Using this village as a start point, the peak of Ghanchakkar can be reached in around 2.5 hours.