South Maharashtra is a region of Maharashtra, India.
Cities
[edit]
- 1 Kolhapur — famous for leather sandals and the Mahalakshmi Temple
- 2 Ichalkaranji —
- 3 Mahabaleshwar —
- 4 Panchgani —
- 5 Sangli — turmeric trading centre
- 6 Satara — near the UNESCO world heritage site Kaas Plateau
- 7 Solapur —
|
Belgaum (Belagavi) and environs are claimed by the state of Maharashtra and they are under the administration of the Government of Karnataka. We treat Belgaum as a part of Northwestern Karnataka here, which does not represent a political endorsement of the claims made by either side of the dispute. |
Other destinations
[edit]- 1 Dajipur — village close to Bison wildlife sanctuary
- 2 Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary — a drought-prone and semi-arid wildlife sanctuary for the great Indian bustard
Understand
[edit]South Maharashtra is home to the rugged Sahyadri Range (Western Ghats), which means the area is lush and has many scenic landscapes and high rainfall. The region is mainly agricultural.
Get in
[edit]Get around
[edit]See and do
[edit]Eat and drink
[edit]Vegetarian food is freshly prepared at local restaurants.
Stay safe
[edit]Do not drive after consuming alcohol. During the monsoon river, Krishna and its tributaries may flood the area. Carry torch (flashlight), Water, Whistle, Eatables and First aid box while entering forest areas BSNL mobile signals are received here. Medical facilities are poor in rural areas.
Go next
[edit]