List of mountain peaks of Maharashtra


Maharashtra has an extensive mountain range running parallel to its 750 km long coastline. This range is geographically part of the Sahyadris or the Western Ghats which forms a crest along the western edge. 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:
RankPhotoNameElevation in metersMountain RangeDistrictSignificance
1Kalsubai1,646Kalsubai RangeAhmednagar/Nashik/Highest point in Maharashtra.
2Salher1,567Selbari RangeNasikHighest fort in Sahyadris and the 2nd highest peak in Maharashtra.
3Gawaldev1,522Malsej RangeAhmednagarPeak between Ghanchakkar and Katrabai top
4Ghanchakkar1,509Malsej RangeAhmednagar4th 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 RangePuneIt is the first fort captured by Shivaji in 1643.
10Purandar1,387Pune RangePuneIt is the birthplace of Sambhaji Raje Bhosale son of Shivaji 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.
12Rajgad1,376Pune RangePuneFormerly 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.
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 in 1674.
19Wilson Point, Mahableshwar1425Satara RangeSataraTourist attraction for Cool environment in summer days.