Krishna River

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The Krishna River is one of the longest rivers in India, flowing approximately 1,300 kilometers across the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. It is the fourth largest river in India by volume and plays a crucial role in irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and sustaining agriculture in the regions it traverses.

Leaving Mahabaleshwar behind, the Krishna takes the form of the Dhom lake in Panchgani, a popular hill station just 17 km from Mahabaleshwar. Crisscrossing its way through Wai, Narsobachi and Wadi (near Kolhapur) in Maharashtra, the river enters Karnataka at Kurundwad, 60 km from Kolhapur. In Karnataka, the river passes through the Belgaum, Bijapur and Gulbarga districts, covering a total distance of 220 km.

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The Krishna River has been an important cultural and historical symbol for centuries. It has supported ancient civilizations and empires, including the Mauryas, Satavahanas, and the Vijayanagara Empire. The river is also mentioned in various Hindu texts and is considered sacred in many traditions. The Krishna River basin has played a vital role in the agricultural development of the Deccan Plateau.

River Krishna is sacred among the Hindus in India. The river is named on the name of the Lord Krishna. It is believed that by taking the ritual dip in its water can purify all the past sins of the human beings. The river is referred to as the Krishnaveni mata among the Hindus. There are many pilgrimage centers on the banks of the River Krishna including Mallikarjuna temple (Srisailam), Amareshwara Swamy temple (Amaravati), Dattadeva temple, Sangameshwara Shiva temple, Ramling temple and Durga Malleshwara temple (Vijyawada). The center of attraction is the Krishna Pushkaram fair which is held one in twelve years on the banks of the Krishna river.

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Venna Lake:
The lake is spread over 25 acres is a great attraction for tourists. The lake offers boating and fishing facilities. Boating on the Venna Lake is a pleasure one and are excellent and you can spend couple of hours just relaxing by the lake.

Shopping:

Mahabaleshwar is known for the different kinds of berries it produces, such as strawberries, gooseberries and raspberries. So, don't miss buying these fresh fruits and also their jams, preserves and marmalades. Apart from these, the leather goods and tribal trinkets of this place are very popular. These exotic pieces can be bought for friends as souvenirs or gifts.

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Srisailam Sanctuary:
It is the main attraction that covers an area of 3568 sq kms.
The sanctuary is home to a large number of animals, which include tiger, leopard, deer, sloth bear, jungle cat, spotted dear, hyena, bonnet macaque and pangolin. Srisailam Dam is another attraction. The dam is built on the Krishna River and is 512 km in length. The down waters Srisailam dam is home to a variety of crocodiles. The local government supports a breeding program which has been highly successful.

Bhramaramba Mallikharjunaswamy Temple:
It is another important landmark in Srisailam. The temple is perched atop a hill on the south bank of the Krishna. Sikhareswara Swamy Temple is also a popular temple in Srisailam. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Krishna Temple:
Old Mahabaleshwar nestles around the source of the Holy Krishna River, with a temple dedicated to Krishna' locally known as "Panchgana" meaning "Five Rivers" i.e. Krishna, Konya, Yenna, Gayatri and Savitri. The earliest shrines here date back to pre historic period, but this Krishna temple in its present form is attributed to Singhan, a Yadav King ruling from Devagiri in the 13th century. It was later restored first by Chandra Rao then Jaoli in the late 16th century and later by the Great Maharatha Shivaji himself in 1635, then by Sahu (1670-1709) and lastly by the 19th century banker Parashuram Angal.

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Wilson Point:
Also known as Sunrise point. It is the nearest and the highest point in Mahabaleshwar. It is a vast bare rock with three observation towers erected at different spots. It is a major attraction for tourists as it offers a beautiful view of the sunrise.

Bombay Point:
It is one of the earliest known points in Mahabaleshwar. Every evening visitors rush to the peak to get a spectacular view of the sunset. From the peak, one can also see Pratapgarh and Makrandgarh at their best.

Connaught Peak And Hunter Point:
Connaught Peak and Hunter Point are situated off the Old Mahabaleshwar Road. Connaught Peak is the second highest peak of these hills. It offers a panoramic view of the Venna Lake and Krishna Valley. It was first known as Mount Olympia, and was a favorite spot for riders. The Duke of Connaught was so enchanted by its majestic view that he could not resist the temptation of associating his name with the spot. Hence in 1880, Mount Olympia became Connaught Peak.

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Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:

Hotel Anarkali
Kasam Sajan Road, District - Satara
Mahabaleshwar-412806 India

Hotel Shreyas
Opposite Bus Stand
Mahabaleshwar-412806 India

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Help Line/Phone Number:

1.Bhandari Hospital,64, Laxmi Nagar,Koregaon,Dist-Satara, Satara, Maharashtra
2.Krishna Charitable Trust Hospital,Satara, Maharashtra.