VELHE

This area receives Heavy Rainfall. This is to the western side of Pune. This is the hilly region of Pune, with one of the biggest of mountain ranges in Maharashtra  i.e. Sahyadri. Most of the area is covered with Forest. Sag, Teak, Oak, Mango, are the trees found in the forest. Rabbit, Deer, Wolf, Fox, Tiger and Leopards are the wild animals found in this areas. Peacock, Bulbul, Parrot are some of the birds found in this area. 

Rice is grown in this region on a large scale. The forts over here likeRajgad and Torana are very famous.