Tourist Attractions in Maharashtra

Maharashtra is a paradise for travel enthusiasts. This state is a perfect blend of art, culture, and history. This place is dotted with shimmering beaches, ancient temples, religious places, hill stations, and even vineyards. Owing to its proximity to the Western Ghats and Konkan Coast, this place offers a splendid view of the misty mountains on the one side and glistening beaches on the other side. Let's explore the popular tourist attractions in Maharashtra.

Mumbai

Mumbai is the economic capital of India and also among the top tourist places in Maharashtra. See the famous Gateway of India here and spend a romantic evening on Marine drive with the love of your life. One can explore the architectural prowess of British India at the Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus railway station. It is heaven for movie lovers. One can explore the film city and experience the magic of films as you can easily spot the shooting of a film in this city. It is home to so many famous pilgrimage sites which includes the Siddhivinayak Temple, Mahalaxmi Temple, and the Haji Ali Dargah. Pay a visit and seek blessing as a large number of people specially visit Mumbai to pay homage to these religious sites.

One can also indulge in the adventure activities at Juhu Beach and enjoy horse riding and you can go for some shopping at Fashion Street and Zaveri Bazaar. In Mumbai, you will run out of time but not activities.

Ajanta and Ellora caves

Situated near the Aurangabad, the caves of Ajanta and Ellora are a reminder of India's glorious past. Exquisitely carved sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses will win you over and make you come back here for more. These caves are one of the best tourist places in Maharashtra.

Religious places

There is a long list of famous pilgrimage sites in Mumbai which includes the Siddhivinayak Temple and Mahalaxmi Temples in Mumbai to quench your spiritual thirst. The Sai Baba Mandir in Shirdi is one of the most revered shrines in the country and which happens to be one of the richest temples in India. There is another famous pilgrimage site in Maharashtra and that is Shani Dev temple in Shani Shingnapur. In the village of Shingnapur, nobody puts locks on their homes. Pay a visit to this place to explore the mystery and seek blessings. 

Beaches

Owing to its proximity to the Konkan Coast, Maharashtra is home to many beaches which serves as the perfect picnic destination for your family. The Konkan coast is home to many scenic beaches that are free from the crowd and where you can enjoy a quiet vacation. The Ganpatipule Beach is one such beach, where you can build sandcastles, read a book or just contemplate life while you view the sparkling blue sea feeling soft sand caress your foot. Dahanu-Bordi Beach, Juhu beach, and Mandawa beach are some of the famous beaches located in Maharashtra.

Forts

Maharashtra is a place famous for its various ancient forts. One can experience the splendor of the Maratha Empire at the Raigad Fort which was once used as the capital of the Maratha Empire by the great Shivaji himself. The Daulatabad fort located near Aurangabad which is considered to be one of the 7 wonders of Maharashtra. 

The Murud-Janjira Fort is a peculiar one. Located inside the sea, this is one of the very few forts which even Shivaji could not win. The construction of this fort is an architectural wonder.

Hill stations

There are several beautiful hill stations in Maharashtra where you can breathe the chilled mountain air and feel yourself alive again. Mahabaleshwar, Matheran, Panchgani, Bandardhara, Khandala and Lonavala are few such hill stations in Maharashtra that you can visit and rejuvenate yourself. 

Apart from these scenic hill stations, you can go to Nashik to have a feel of French style vineyards. Some of the finest vineyards of Asia are located in Nashik.

Maharashtra is one such place that lures a large number of tourists from all over the world. The sprawling streets of Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Lonavala, Matheran, and Nagpur is one such example of the popularity of this state. This is a paradise for adventure lovers as one can enjoy the water sports activities, paragliding, trekking, and many more things here.

Book a tour with us and have a memorable vacation with your loved one while experiencing the majestic beauty of this place.

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