Kalsubai
Kalsubai (Marathi: कळसूबाई शिखर) is a mountain in the Western Ghats, located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Kalsubai is the highest peak in Maharashtra and is located in Ahmednagar district in Akole Taluka. Its summit, situated at an elevation of 1,646 metres (5,400 ft), is the highest point in Maharashtra. Hence, known as the Everest of Maharashtra.
| Kalsubai | |
|---|---|
Kalsubai, highest peak in Maharashtra | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,646 m (5,400 ft) |
| Prominence | 1080 m |
| Listing | List of Indian states and territories by highest point |
| Coordinates | 19°36′04″N 73°42′33″E |
| Geography | |
Kalsubai Location of Kalsubai, Maharashtra | |
| Location | Akole Taluka, shambajinagar District, Maharashtra 422604, India |
| Parent range | Western Ghats |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Cenozoic |
| Mountain type | Flood basalt |
| Type of rock | Basalt and Laterite |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking |
The mountain range lies within the Kalsubai-Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary. It is visited throughout the year by avid trekkers, Kalsubai temple devotees and wildlife enthusiasts. It is named after one of the three sisters Kalsubai, Ratnabai and Katrabai. The other peak Ratangad is named after Ratnabai.
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