Satmala Range

Satmala (pronunciation:[sɐtmaːla]) is a mountain range which runs across Nashik District, Maharashtra. They are an integral part of the Sahyadris range within Nashik. These peaks are visible from a greater part of the district and form prominent landmarks. The highest of them is Dhodap (1, 451 metres). Dhodap hill is the third highest hill peak in Maharashtra after Kalsubai and Salher and 29th highest peak in the Western Ghats. At the eastern side of this range lies the Chandvad range. There is a range with the same name Satmala in Telangana. The most important range of Nashik is the Satmala range. This range looks like a necklace placed along Nashik. It passes right through the center of the city. From Saputara to Vani, from Chandwad to Manmad is the spread of Satmala range. There are in total 14 forts on Satmala range. On the way to Saputara from Nashik, lies Hatgad fort (3656 ft. form M.S.L) which is around 6–7 km before Saputara. This fort can be easily recognized from the road. The top is not very tall, but there are many historical remains of the fort seen even today. Moving towards Vani from Hatgad fort, one sees two forts standing next to each other. They are Achala (4062 ft. form M.S.L) and Ahivant (4024 ft. form M.S.L). The Pimpri-achala village on this route is the base village at Achala. The view from the top of Achala is outstanding with the Taula mountain on the south and Ahivant and Saptashrungi towards its east. The next fort is Ahivant which is seen towards

Location: India.

Mountain range data from Wikidata (CC0). Elevation is the height of the highest peak.