Kumbharli Ghat
| Kumbharli Ghat | |
|---|---|
The Pass | |
| Elevation | 625 m (2,051 ft) |
| Traversed by | Karad–Chiplun State Highway |
| Location | Satara–Ratnagiri Districts, Maharashtra, India |
| Range | Western Ghats |
| Coordinates | 17°26′N 73°39′E / 17.43°N 73.65°E |
Interactive map of Kumbharli Ghat | |
The Kumbharli Ghat is a mountain pass in Maharashtra, India that connects the coastal Ratnagiri District in Konkan region of Maharashtra with the Satara District in Desh region.[1]
It cuts across the Western Ghats range. It is one of few link roads between the Konkan and Ghatmaatha in Maharashtra. The road, a state highway, is at an average elevation of 625 m (2,051 ft). It links the cities of Chiplun (Ratnagiri district) and Karad (Satara district). Near the eastern end is the Koyna Dam.
Location
This ghat is on the Karad-Chiplun state highway. Also, this highway joins to the NH-4 near Karad. Malharpeth, Koyananagar, Patan and Karad are the major cities on this road.
Landslides and accidents are reported during rainy season in this region.[2][3]
References
- ^ "276mm rain lashes Mahabaleshwar in 24hrs, landslide at Kumbharli ghat". The Times of India. 20 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ घाग, स्वप्नील (7 June 2025). "कुंभार्ली घाटात संरक्षण भिंत कोसळली, रेलिंगही निखळलं; कोकण प. महाराष्ट्राला जोडणाऱ्या रस्त्यावर". ABP Majha (in Marathi). Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ Bandre, Sandip (25 February 2025). "Ratnagiri: कुंभार्ली घाटात २०० फूट खोल दरीत कार कोसळली, आईसह मुलाचा मृत्यू; दोन दिवसांनी आली घटना उघडकीस". Lokmat (in Marathi). Retrieved 7 March 2026.