Districts: Raigad, Pune, Satara, Kolhapur, Sindhudurg

Highest Peak: Kalsubai (1,646 m)

Major Rivers: Godavari, Krishna, Bhima, Koyna

Significance: Western monsoon barrier, UNESCO biodiversity hotspot, dense forests, many historic Maratha forts.

Districts: Nashik

Highest Peak: Dhodap (1,472 m)

Major Rivers: Tributaries of Godavari

Significance: Part of Sahyadri system, many forts (Achala, Ahivant, etc.), important watershed and scenic trekking zone.

Districts: Nashik, Dhule (border)

Highest Peak: Salher (1,567 m)

Major Rivers: Small tributaries of Tapi

Significance: Second-highest peak in Maharashtra, highest fort (Salher), historic trade passes, cultural and trekking importance.

Districts: Nashik, Jalgaon, Aurangabad, Buldhana

Highest Elevation: ~700 m (plateau hills)

Major Rivers: Watershed between Tapi & Godavari tributaries

Significance: Home to famous Ajanta Caves (UNESCO), basaltic hills, important river divide, historic forts like Antur.

Districts: Pune, Ahmednagar

Highest Peak: Harishchandragad (~1,424 m)

Major Rivers: Mula, Pravara

Significance: Steep escarpments above Konkan, Malshej Ghat area, important for rainfall, trekking and wildlife corridors.

Districts: Satara

Highest Point: Mahabaleshwar Plateau (~1,439 m)

Major Rivers: Source region of Krishna & its tributaries

Significance: Famous hill station, very high rainfall, evergreen forests, important Krishna river watershed.

Districts: Pune, Raigad (Lonavala–Khandala area)

Highest Elevation: ~625–650 m

Major Rivers: Short Konkan streams, upper Bhima tributaries nearby

Significance: Major historic and modern pass between Mumbai & Deccan plateau; rail & road corridor; iconic valleys and cliffs.

Districts: Pune, Raigad

Highest Point: Bhimashankar area (~1,145 m)

Major Rivers: Bhima (major tributary of Krishna)

Significance: Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, dense forests, important Jyotirlinga temple, crucial watershed.

Districts: Dhule, Nandurbar

Highest Areas: Toranmal region (~1,000 m)

Major Rivers: Tapi basin

Significance: Hill tracts with tribal settlements, moderate elevation, influence local climate and agriculture.

Districts: Nandurbar, Dhule

Highest Areas: Toranmal plateau (~1,150 m)

Major Rivers: Tapi and its tributaries

Significance: Forms divide between Deccan and northern plains, forested slopes, wildlife habitats, scenic viewpoints.

Districts: Pune

Highest Elevation: ~1,200 m (ridges around Mulshi)

Major Rivers: Tributaries feeding Mulshi & surrounding reservoirs

Significance: Eco-tourism, resort and dam region; heavy rainfall, lush valleys, part of Sahyadri escarpment.

Districts: Kolhapur, Sindhudurg

Highest Areas: Amboli Ghat (~700–800 m)

Major Rivers: Short west-flowing coastal rivers (e.g., parts of Savitri basin)

Significance: One of the wettest belts in Maharashtra, dense evergreen forests, many waterfalls and rich biodiversity.