Maharashtra
is a culturally rich and diverse state in India with a variety of tourist
attractions that cater to nature lovers, history enthusiasts, religious
travellers, and adventure seekers. Here are some top tourist places in
Maharashtra:
Major
Cities & Attractions
- Mumbai
Ø Gateway of India
Ø Marine Drive
Ø Elephanta Caves (UNESCO World Heritage
Site)
Ø Siddhivinayak Temple
Ø Juhu Beach
Ø Bollywood Tours
- Pune
Ø Shaniwar Wada
Ø Aga Khan Palace
Ø Osho Ashram
Ø Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple
Ø Sinhagad Fort
Historical
Forts & Monuments
Ø
Raigad
Fort – Capital of Shivaji Maharaj’s kingdom.
Ø
Sinhagad
Fort – Near Pune, with great trekking.
Ø
Daulatabad
Fort – Near Aurangabad, known for its architecture and defense systems.
Ø
Rajgad
Fort – Important in Maratha history.
Ø
Murud-Janjira
Fort – Sea fort near Alibaug, unconquered by enemies.
Hill Stations
Ø
Lonavala
& Khandala
o
Famous
for scenic views, waterfalls, and chikki.
o
Bhushi
Dam, Tiger Point.
Ø
Mahabaleshwar
o
Venna
Lake, Mapro Garden, Pratapgad Fort.
Ø
Matheran
o
Asia’s
only automobile-free hill station.
o
Toy
train, Charlotte Lake.
Ø
Igatpuri
– Ideal for trekking and Vipassana meditation center.
Religious
Places
Ø
Shirdi
– Sai Baba Temple.
Ø
Trimbakeshwar
– One of the 12 Jyotirlingas.
Ø
Pandharpur
– Famous Vithoba temple.
Ø
Bhimashankar
– Another Jyotirlinga, surrounded by wildlife sanctuary.
Ø
Nashik
– Kumbh Mela city, wine capital of India.
Natural &
Wildlife Attractions
Ø
Tadoba
Andhari Tiger Reserve – Maharashtra’s top tiger safari destination.
Ø
Sanjay
Gandhi National Park – In Mumbai, with Kanheri Caves.
Ø
Chikhaldara
– Only hill station in Vidarbha with coffee plantations.
Ø
Kaas
Plateau (Valley of Flowers) – UNESCO site near Satara.
Caves &
Ancient Architecture
Ø
Ajanta
Caves – Buddhist rock-cut caves with paintings (UNESCO).
Ø
Ellora
Caves – Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist caves, with Kailasa Temple (UNESCO).
Ø
Karla
& Bhaja Caves – Near Lonavala, ancient Buddhist caves.
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