thumb|Vaishishti River in Chiplun
thumb|Vashishti river joins Arabian sea near Dhabol
River Vashishti is one of the larger rivers in the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, India. The river begins in the Western Ghats and snakes its way westwards towards the Arabian Sea. Kolkewadi Dam near Alore has a vast reservoir, which feeds a tributary of the river.
History and settlements
The town of Chiplun lies on its banks. During the 2005 Maharashtra floods, the river swelled its banks, causing many of the city's residents to evacuate it.
Wildlife
thumb|A mugger crocodile on the banks of Vashishti River
thumb|View of Vashishti River from the [[Konkan Railway near Chiplun]]
The river has many riverine islands. Mugger crocodiles are known to inhabit the waters.
See also
- Jagbudi River
- Konkan Railway
- List of national waterways in India
- List of rivers of India
- Western Ghats