Rivers, Waterfalls & Scenic Beauty

MAJOR RIVERS OF MAHARASHTRA

Maharashtra has five major river basins: Godavari, Krishna, Tapi, Narmada, and Konkan coastal rivers. These rivers support biodiversity, irrigation, and power generation.

1. Godavari River

• Origin: Trimbakeshwar (Nashik district)
• Length: 1,465 km (longest river in peninsular India)
• States Covered: Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
• Important Tributaries: Pravara, Purna, Manjira
• Religious Significance: Nashik Kumbh Mela held on its banks