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  2. Bhimashankar Temple - Wikipedia

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    The Bhimashankar Mandir ( also known as Bhimashankar or Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga) is a Shiva mandir situated in its eponymous village, Bhimashankar, in Pune district of Maharashtra. It is a key pilgrimage centre and one of the 12 Jyotirlinga in the world. [1] The temple's Shiva lingam is one of the three Jyotirlinga of Maharashtra. [2]

  3. Pimpri-Chinchwad - Wikipedia

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    Pimpri-Chinchwad also known as "PCMC", is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra.The city is about 15 km (9.3 mi) northwest of the historic city of Pune, at an altitude of 590 m (1,940 ft) above sea level.

  4. Taljai Hills - Wikipedia

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    Taljai is a hill located in the heart of Pune, India that has been designated as a wildlife reserve. The road to this hill passes through the Shivaji Maratha College campus with a picturesque mountain path, with sharp turns. Near the entrance of the forest is a temple to the hill's namesake Taljai mata; a Hindu goddess.

  5. Tamhini Ghat - Wikipedia

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    Sahyadri. Coordinates. 18.4493386,73.4227198. Tamhini Ghat is a mountain passage located between Mulshi and Tamhini in Maharashtra, India. [1] Situated on the crest of the Western Ghat mountain ranges, Tamhini Ghat is noted for its surroundings comprising scenic waterfalls, lakes and dense woods. The best time to visit is October through December.

  6. Google Earth - Wikipedia

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    Google Earth. Google Earth is a computer program that renders a 3D representation of Earth based primarily on satellite imagery. The program maps the Earth by superimposing satellite images, aerial photography, and GIS data onto a 3D globe, allowing users to see cities and landscapes from various angles. Users can explore the globe by entering ...

  7. Deccan Traps - Wikipedia

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    Map of the Deccan Traps [1] The Deccan Traps is a large igneous province of west-central India (17–24°N, 73–74°E). It is one of the largest volcanic features on Earth, taking the form of a large shield volcano. [2] It consists of numerous layers of solidified flood basalt that together are more than about 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) thick ...

  8. Naneghat - Wikipedia

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    Naneghat. /  19.291944°N 73.675972°E  / 19.291944; 73.675972. Naneghat, also referred to as Nanaghat or Nana Ghat ( IAST: Nānāghaṭ), is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats range between the Konkan coast and the ancient town of Junnar in the Deccan plateau. The pass is about 120 kilometres (75 mi) north of Pune and about 165 ...

  9. India - Wikipedia

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    IN. Internet TLD. .in ( others) India, officially the Republic of India ( ISO: Bhārat Gaṇarājya ), [21] is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area; the most populous country as of June 2023; [22] [23] and from the time of its independence in 1947, the world's most populous democracy.