Mutha River is located in the district of Pune in Maharashtra, India

Mutha River

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The Mula river has its origin near Harishchandragad in Ahmednagar district of Mharashtra.The Mula dam also known as Dnyaneshwar sagar dam was built on it near Ahmednagar town. It provides drinking water to Ahmednagar and Rahuri.

The Mula River is an important river in India that originates at the Mulshi Dam in Taluka Mulshi in the Western Ghats province of the Indian state Maharashtra. In the city of Pune it converges with the Mutha River. Mula is a tributary of the Bhima River in the Deccan India and thus a distributary of Godavari. It passes through the towns of Pune and Khadki. Biologists have said that there are around 108 species of fish, 102 blossoming plant species, 130 bird species in and around the riverbanks and surrounding areas.

Location info:

Address: Harishchandragad,Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra,India.

District: Ahmednagar district

Nearest City: Pune

Best time to visit: October to May

Climate/Weather:

Plesant all round the year.

History:

Interesting things to do:

Explore the city of Ahmednagar and visit the nearby places.

Interesting things to Visit:

Ahmednagar Fort:
Ahmednagar Fort, which was built in 1490 AD, is located 1 km away east of Ahmednagar city in Maharashtra. This 500-year old fort is circular in shape and has 18m high wall reinforced with 22 bastions. To keep enemy at bay, a deep trench was dug that surrounded the fort.

Chand bibi Palace:
The place has Salabat Khan Tomb, it is a three-storey structure made of solid stone. It is 13 km from Ahmednagar city. Situated on the top of a hill, it has a view of the city lights at night. It is visible from almost anywhere in Ahmednagar City.

Renuka/Durga Goddess Temple:
This temple is located in Kedgaon (around 3 km from Ahmednagar Railway Station, 5 km from Ahmednagar ST bus-stand) which is near Nagar-Pune highway. Navaratri (nine nights) festival is a celebration of nine nights of battle between the Goddess Durga and demon-king Mahishasura. Eventually Goddess Durga killed Mahishasura on the ninth night and thus the festival signifies the triumph of good over evil.

Vishal Ganpati Mandir:
This Ganeshji temple is located in Maliwada area in Ahmednagar City. This temple has a great importance to the people of Ahmednagar.

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How to reach?

Nearest Railway Station:Ahmednagar

Nearest Airport: Pune

Road Transport:Ahmednagar is well connected by Road and it is easy to reach.

Nearest Visiting places:

Shirdi.
Meherabad
.Ralegaon Siddhi.
Harishchandragarh.
Avhane, Shevgaon
Pimpalner.
Pedgaon.
Trimbakji Dengales Wada.
Haregaon.

Nearest Petrol Pump:

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:

Hotel Chanakya
Buradgaon Road,
Ahmednagar, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra 414001

Vaibhav Hotel
Burudgaon Road
Ahmednagar,Maharashtra - 414001

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Help Line/Phone Number:

Police Station:100

Nearest Hospital:

Revati nursing home.
Ahmadnagar, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

Agashe Hospital.
Shrirampur, Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra

Pravara Hospital.
Loni, Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra

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