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City tourism[edit]Further information:List of State Protected Monuments in Maharashtra
Mumbai[edit]
The eastern equivalent ofNew York Cityand Los Angeles,the financial capital and entertainent
!"ollywood# capital of the country$[%]&laces of interest include' (a)i Ali *argahsituated a+out --
yards fro the shoreline in the iddle of the Ara+ian .ea$ Along with +eing a religious place, it is
a great attraction for tourists, ore than ten thousand people of all religions visit the place every
day$ /ateway of 0ndia, The"andra12orli .ea Link,Chhatrapati .hiva)i 3ahara) 4astu
.angrahalaya, Chatrapati .hiva)i Terinus,a huongous architectural stone structure +uilt +y
the "ritish ore than 5-- years ago, *owntown 3u+ai 1 reiniscent of the 67th century "ritish
architecture$ /irgaon chowpati +each, 3adh island +each and other +eaches towards the south
of 3u+ai$ 8lephanta Caves, carved out of a giant stone on an island are a short ferry away into
the Ara+ian sea$ *ue to its cosopolitan nature, 3u+ai has proven a popular touris
destination$one day drea cae will +ecoe true in the 3u+ai city$
Pune[edit]
The cultural capital of the state of3aharashtra, is said to +e the educational center of 0ndia$
&une has forts dating +ack to the seventeenth century such as .inhagad, &urandar, .haniwar
2ada!a weekend residence of the &eshwas# and Lal 3ahal !the red palace#, residence of
Chhatrapati .hiva)i ahara)$ &une also has educational institutes of repute such as 9ergusson
College, a 5--1year1old college +uilt +y the "ritish$
Ambajogai[edit]Main article:Tourism in Marathwada
This city lies in the central part of 3aharashtra and cultural attraction of tourists for culturalheritage places$ The .hivleni CavesandA+a)ogaiTeple, The town naedA+a)ogai+y
goddess A+a+ai 1 Yogeshwari a heritage teple$ There is an ancient underground cave called
.hivleni Caves !(attikhana# or :ogai 3andap declared as a heritage point !Archaeological sites
in 3aharashtra#, where Lord .hankar, Nandi and 8lephants were carved in stone$ The town has
other heritage teples like [.akleshwar] 65 kha+hi, ;holeshwar, 3ukundra) cave and
*asopant .wai .aadhi, ;ashivishwanath, Aruteshwar, etc$ 0n the 64iveksindhu> [3eaning' The ?cean ?f 2isdo>] in
A+a)ogai$ This work is widely acclaied for its literary quality as well as the philosophical
content$ 0t reains not only the first +ut aong the +est literary works ever produced in 3arathi$
A+a)ogai has good connectivity +y road and railways$ A+a)ogai is widely considered the
educational and cultural capital of 3arathwada$
Aurangabad[edit]Main article:Tourism in Marathwada
This city lies in the central part of 3aharashtra and attracts tourists for its natural +eauty$
TheA)anta Cavesand 8llora Caves,that lie on the outskirts of Auranga+ad are internationally
renowned for an ade caves and intricate carvings in the$ 8llora is nota+le for having a
unique onolithic vertically e@cavated +uilding known as ;ailasa teple, 8lloraandA)anta
Cavesis nota+ly for Lord "uddhain stone$ Ancient "uddhist life has +een depicted in delicate
stonework$ 2hile A)anta is copletely +uddhist caves, 8llora caves +elongs to "uddhis,
(induis and :ainis$ .uers are not advisa+le for touring as teperatures can reach up to
and a+ove %% degrees C during the day$ There are other faous places of interest like "i+i ;a
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3aq+ara !The Ta) 3ahal of *eccan#, *aulata+ad 9ort, &anchakki, .unheri 3ahal etc$
Auranga+ad has good connectivity +y air, road and railways$
Nagpur[edit]
The winter capital of the state is a wonderful city$ 2ith a tradition of producing the +est?ranges,
this city is known as the City of Oranges$ Nagpur is also known as second ost greenest city in0ndia due to nu+er of trees in the city$ The touris in Nagpur is due to large nu+er of National
&arks2ildlife .anctuaries surrounding Nagpur$ All of these sanctuaries have Tiger as their a)or
attractions$ Two nota+le National &arks around Nagpur are &ench National &arkaround B- k
north of Nagpur, and Tado+a National &arkaround 6- k south of Nagpur$ 0n a recent
years,Tado+a National &arkgained uch iportance aong wildlife enthusiasts nationally and
internationally due to the high pro+a+ility of sighting Tigers$ The other wildlife sanctuaries
include NagDira 2ildlife .anctuaryaround 66- k east of Nagpur,3elghat Tiger Eeservearound
5B- k west of Nagpur, Fred ;arhandla 2ildlife .anctuaryB- k southeast of Nagpur, "or
2ildlife .anctuaryB- k southwest of Nagpur, ;anha National &ark5B- k northeast of
Nagpur, .atpura National &ark5G- k northwest of Nagpur$
"eside these Nagpur has uch historical significance$*eeksha+hooi1 the place where *r$
"a+asahe+ A+edkarand lakhs of so1called lower caste who deeed as untoucha+les+y (indu
caste syste,e+raced "uddhis$ Another iportant place to visit is Tekadi /anesh andir on
.ita+uildi fort cople@$ The city has other places of tourist iportance such as 3ahara)+agh Doo,
9utala lake chowpati, Eaan science center and soe preier research institutions such as
N88E0, C0CE, N"..LF&$ Nagpur is well connected with all a)or cities of 0ndia +y roadways and
railways, and also have international airport$
Nanded[edit]Main article:Tourism in Marathwada
Nanded is a place of religious iportance for adherents of the.ikhfaithH its +est known landark
is the (aDur .ahi+ Nanded/urdwara, a forer .ikh palace$ Nanded is also the holy place for
(indus as it has Eenukadevi shaktipeetha teple at 3ahur$ Nanded has any .ufi shrines as
well$
Parbhani[edit]Main article:Tourism in Marathwada
&ar+hani is well known for .ufi shrine of great sant (aDarat .hah Tura+ul (aq$ Annual 5 week
fair +etween 5 9e+ruary to 6 9e+ruary attracts around half illion tourists and followers$
"ecause of its popularity within 3aharashtra, it is often called as Ajmer Sharif of Maharashtra$
Satara[edit]
This city lies on western part of 3aharashtra$ 0t is known for tourist places
like 3aha+aleshwar,2ai,&anchganiand rivers such as ;oynaand ;rishna$ 3aha+aleshwar
and &anchgani are one of the faous tourist places of 0ndia$ ;rishnaoriginates at 3aha+aleswar
near the :or village in the e@tree north of 2ai district$ The ;aas plateauis also one of the ost
popular tourist attractions in .atara$ This plateau falls under the.ahyadri .u+ Clusterof 2estern
/hatswhich is now a FN8.C? 2orld (eritage .ite$
Adventure tourism[edit]3aharashtra offers the adventure lovers, over % adventures to choose fro across its length
and +readth$ 0t has over - forts to visit including over 5- .ea 9orts, G5- k of coastline, theincredi+le vistas of its western ghats that has super+ wildlife and caping possi+ilities$ 9ro
water to land to aero, there is a host of adventures to choose fro
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ipedia.org/wiki/Sahyadrihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Ghatshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Ghatshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Heritage_Sitehttps://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tourism_in_Maharashtra&action=edit§ion=10 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&aragliding
/liding
Eock cli+ing
.cu+a diving
.norkeling
;ayaking
Canoeing
Trekking
2ildlife .afari
Nature tourism[edit]3aharashtra has treendous potential for Nature Touris$ 3any private and pu+lic organiDations
have +egun unique and innovative fors of nature touris$
Hill stations[edit]
Lonavla,3aharashtra
A+oli
Chikhaldara
0gatpuri
:awhar
;ar)at
;handala
Lavasa
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Lonavala
3aha+aleshwar
3atheran
&anchgani
&anhala
Toranal
Religious Tourism[edit]Further information:Religious Tourism in Marathwada
(aDur .ahi+ Nandedis the one of holiest place in .ikhis$
3aharashtra +oasts of a large nu+er of popular and revered religious venues that are heavily
frequented +y locals as well as out1of1state visitors$
.hirdi, nearNashikis the location of the teple of .ai "a+a1 a hugely revered /od1like priest
and his +irthplace at &athri,Tul)a+havani tepleat Tul)apur, /a)anan 3ahara)teple
at .hegaon, 3ahalakshi teple in south 3u+ai, (a)i Ali *argah, a popular osque +uilt in
the sea off the coast of 2orli,3ount 3ary churchin the su+ur+ of "andra,.aras+augh /anpati
3andir,*agdusheth (alwai /anpati$.oe of the teples in &une are &arvati
teples,Chaturshringi Teple,&ataleshwarand any teples ofLord /aneshin the cross
roads of thepeths$ ?shoAshra in the area of &une also one of the popular place which attracts
nu+er of devotees$ (aDur .ahi+ Nanded,faous /urdwara near Nanded, is also one of the
tourist place in 3aharashtra$4itho+a teple, &andharpuris the ain centre of worship for
the(indudeity 4itho+a, +elieved to +e a local for of god ;rishnaor 4ishnuand hisconsortEakhuai$ 0t is the ost visited teple in 3aharashtra$ The 2arkarisstart arching fro
their hoes to the teple of &andharpurin groups called*indito reach onAashadhi
ekadashiand;artikiekadashi$ A dip in the holy river Chandra+hagaon whose
+anks &andharpurresides, is +elieved to have power to wash all sins$ All the devotees are
allowed to touch the feet of the idol of 4itho+a$
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;ailash Teplein 8llora Caves
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Top 10 Places To Visit In
MaharashtraThe Land of the Marathas,Maharashtrais the 2nd most populated and the 3rd largest
state in India. The state is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the primary language
spoken here is Marathi. Being in the estern region of India, Maharashtra has been
blessed ith an abundant supply of natural resour!es and the signi"!an!e of the region
has been mentioned in the an!ient te#ts. The state of Maharashtra has a uni$ue
lo!ation of being situated beteen the Arabian Sea and the %estern &hats. This makes
the state a biodi'erse region ri!h in (ora and fauna. The )rishna, &oda'ari, Bhima et!.
are the ri'ers that run through Maharashtra. The state is also the ri!hest state in India
and !ontributes *3.3+ of the !ountrys &- and */+ of the !ountrys Industrial output.
It is thus a ma0or state in India hi!h has tons of pla!es and attra!tions a tourist must
e#plore.
1.Mumbai
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1ormerly knon as Bombay, Mumbaiis the largest !ity and the !apital of Maharashtra.
It is also the most populated !ity in India and the /th most populous !ity in the orld.
The !ity that e see today is a !olle!tion of islands hi!h ere 0oined into a single
metropolitan through land re!lamation te!hni$ues in the *4th !entury under the rule of
the British 5ast India 6ompany. The !ity is often ni!knamed the Manhattan of India and
is home to the famous Indian "lm industry or Bollyood. 7ou might need more than a
eek to e#plore all the attra!tions in this !ity alone, ith a huge number of histori!al
monuments, bea!hes et!.
2.Aurangabad
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Aurangabadis named after the Mughal emperor Aurang8eb and is one of the mostprominent tourist pla!es in Maharashtra. The !ity is famous for its histori!al
monuments and the an!ient !a'es of A0anta and 5llora hi!h are a national heritage
site. The !ulture of this ton is hea'ily in(uen!ed by the Mughal and the Muslim !ulture
of 9yderabad and Marathi and :rdu are the main languages spoken here. The !ity has
'arious lakes and the spe!ial !uisines in this region of Maharashtra are mouth atering.
3.Kolhapur
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The city of Kolhapuris located at the banks of the Panchganga River and one of the
Princely states of the Marathas. The city is considered to be the heart of the Maratha
Empire and is famous for its various historical monuments and cultural heritage of the
Marathi people. The climate is pleasant all year round with heavy rainfalls during the
monsoons. The best time to visit the city is during any of the major Hindu festivals like
Holi !iwali "anesh #haturthi $ijaya !ashami and %avaratri. The special &kolhapuri
slippers' and the kolhapuri cuisines are worth trying out.
4.Mahabaleshwar
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Mahabaleshwaris a hill station in Maharashtra and is located at the (estern "hats.
The average elevation of the place is appro)imately *+,+ meters above sea level and is
the source of the -rishna River. The water originates from a spout which is shaped like
the mouth of a cow and is situated at an ancient temple of ord /hiva. The city is a
famous summer retreat for the people in Mumbai and is famous for its lakes and
trekking hotspots.
5.Solapur
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Solapuris located on the -arnataka state border and the main languages spoken here
are Marathi and -annada. The city is located at the !eccan plateau and enjoys a
moderate and dry climate most of the year. The ancient temples and lakes are also a
great place to visit in /olapur. The /iddeshwar Temple is an ancient temple built in the
*0th century and is visited by an average of +, lakh pilgrims in a year.
6.Matheran
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1nother great hill station located at the (estern "hats in the state of
MaharashtraMatheran is located at an elevation of appro)imately 233 meters above
sea level. The city is famous for its cool and less humid climate and is a popular summer
retreat for the population of Maharashtra. The 4ritish influence on the architecture is
pretty evident and is well preserved by the officials. The train ride to Matheran is of
special mention as it is a slow ride that will give you ample time to e)perience the
into)icating surroundings.
7.Alibag
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Alibagwas developed under the %aval #hief of the Maratha Ruler /hivaji. 5t is a coastal
town and is famous for its white sandy beaches which are often unpopulated and cleaner
than Mumbai beaches. The attractions can be covered in a day or two and there are
plenty of cheap and hospitable lodging facilities. The various temples are also worth
visiting as they display a brilliant Hindu Maratha architecture.
8.Khandala
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ocated on the (estern "hats Khandalais located between the !eccan Plateau and the-onkan region of Maharashtra. The city is easily accessible and is a popular hiking
getaway near Mumbai. The various trekking locations and viewpoints allow some
magnificent views of the entire valley and the (estern "hats. The ancient rock cut caves
of -arla and 4haja are also a must visit along with the 4hushi ake. The rock formations
and cliffs in -handala have been famous since ages and it is a popular weekend retreat
for the people of Mumbai and Maharashtra.
9.Nashik
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Nashik is located in the %orth6(estern region of Maharashtra and is located on thebanks of the river "odavari which also originates here. The place is mentioned several
times in Hindu Mythology and has been famous for being one of the cities that host the
-umbha Mela of 5ndia once every *7 years. The town has a huge number of tourist
attractions including museums gardens and a huge array of ancient Temples which are
sacred and have been regarded highly important in the Hindu mythology. The city boasts
of its authentic Marathi cuisines which must be tried.
10.Ratnagiri
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Ratnagiriis a sea port located near the 1rabian /ea in the /tate of Maharashtra. The
town has been mentioned prominently in the Hindu mythology and is famous for its
Temples. The place contains several different breathtaking natural phenomena like the
Rajapur "anga which is a collection of *8 pools of water which appear almost once in
every + years. The old palaces and forts are also great places to e)plore on your trip
here.
Maharashtra contains a rich cultural heritage and historical importance. 5t is also one of
the prime states in 5ndia and a hub to various cultural and modern
arts. Pune %agpuronavala Panchgani /hirdi 5gatpuri -arjat !evgiriand Lavasaare
alsopopular tourist destinations in Maharashtra. The hospitable people and the
immense number of places to visit it is essentially a tourist capital of 5ndia.
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