Maharashtra
Satara district
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Sights to see
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
“Wildlife sanctuary in India”
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and natural World Heritage Site, which is located in Satara district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Further, this wildlife sanctuary is designated as an Important Bird area. The sanctuary is nested in the Western Ghats, covering an area of around 423.55 km2 (163.53 sq mi), and elevations ranging from 600 to 1,100 m. It was notified in 1985 as a wildlife sanctuary situated in Maharashtra. It forms the northern portion of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, with Chandoli National Park forming the southern part of the reserve.
Karad Caves
“Buddhist cave in Maharashtra, India”
The Karad Caves form a group of 66 Buddhist caves located about 5 kilometers south west of Karad, near the village Jakhinwadi overlooking the Koyna River. They are composed of:Agashiv Caves 17.2352778°N 74.1522222°E Bhairav Caves 17.239268°N 74.148289°E Dongrai Caves 17.2551854°N 74.1634643°E)
Vajrai Waterfall
“Waterfall in Maharashtra, India”
The Bhambavli Vajrai Waterfall is a waterfall located on the Urmodi river in India. It is approximately 27 kilometres (17 mi) from the city of Satara, Maharashtra, near the village of Bhambavli and Sahyadri Hill. The height of the waterfall combining all three tiers is 560 metres (1,840 ft).
Shivasagar lake
“Lake in Maharashtra, India”
The Shivsagar Lake is a reservoir in the state of Maharashtra, India. The lake was formed after the Koyna Dam, completed in 1964, impounded the Koyna River. It has a length of 50 km (31 mi) and depth of 80 m (262 ft).
Yerphal Caves
“Historical in Ratnagiri”
Yerphal Caves, also Yerphale Caves, are a small group of Buddhist caves located near Umbraj, Maharashtra, India. The caves were only discovered recently, in 1979. It is located not far from the Karad Caves.
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Photo credits
- Karad Caves: Chetan Kdm · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons