Satmala Range
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| Satmala Range | |
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Dhodap-One of the peaks
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| Coordinates | 20°23′25″N 73°54′31″E / 20.39028°N 73.90861°ECoordinates: 20°23′25″N 73°54′31″E / 20.39028°N 73.90861°E |
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 Satmala Range
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| Location | Satamala Range |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Nashik |
| Parent range | Western Ghats |
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| Mountain type | Flood basalt |
| Type of rock | Basalt |
Satmala 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 Chanvad range. There is a range with the same name Satmala in Telangana.
List of Peaks[edit]
| Photo | Name | Elevation in meters | District | Significance |
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Dhodap | 1472 | Nasik | 2nd highest peak in Nashik. |
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Saptashrungi | 1,264 | Nasik | It is a site of Hindu pilgrimage. |
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