Tourist Attractions in Maharashtra

On the western coast of India, there is a wealth of tourist attractions in Maharashtra. Archaic rock-hewn caves, quaint hills stations, virgin beaches, a plethora of wild lives and sacred religious sites - what else do you look for? Maharashtra has it all. Last but not the least to mention, is the Bollywood, the largest glamour hub of the country and arguably Asia's. The state itself can be regarded as a complete tourist destination which can offers something to everyone. With all its attractions Maharashtra exudes a mesmerizing aura you can hardly ignore.

Some important tourist attractions in Maharashtra are:


Mumbai: The capital city of the state is the financial powerhouse of the country. But the city also has some important tourist attractions in Maharashtra, namely: Prince of Wales Museum, Gateway of India, Hanging Gardens, Mahalaxmi Temple, Haji Ali Shrine, Marine Drive, the beaches of Juhu and Chowpatty. Mumbai boasts of being home to Bollywood film industry. No wonder if you happen to see some of the most popular actors and actresses in the tinsel towns.

Elephanta Caves: Only 10kms off the Mumbai Coast, a host of caves are located in an island amid the Arabian Sea. The caves, dating back to 450 to 750 AD display fine sculptures depicting the glory of Lord Shiva. Regular motorboats from the boat jetty in from of the Gatway of India would take you to the islands.

Aurangabad: Although the city is more famous as the gateway to the heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora, it has its own share of tourist attractions. The city owes the name to Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor, who made it a viceregal capital to rule over Deccan. The emperor built here Bibi-ka-Maqbara in imitation of the famous Taj Mahal, as a tribute to his mother. Pan Chaaki and the Darwazaas are examples of exceptionally skilled architecture of the bygone days.

Ajanta and Ellora: The caves of Ajanta and Ellora are the biggest tourist attractions in Maharashtra, which the United Nations has declared as World Heritage Sites. The oldest caves date back to 2nd Century BC. The mural paintings in Ajanta and the sculptures in Ellora alongwith their picturesque location would cast a spellbinding effect on you.

Ganapatipule: This is one of the many beaches along the state's 720 km long coastline. Sun kissed beaches and lush greenery seem to be in an eternal love affair in chaste lands of Ganapatipule. There are also some water sports facilities here.

Mahabaleshwar, Lonavala and Khandala: These are the hill stations in Maharashtra shyly nestling on the Western Ghats mountain range. Bollywood movies have made them famous. The clean air, calm surrounding, placid lake and cascading waterfalls offer a retreat in striking contrast with the bustling cities.

Pench National Park: Sprawling over an area of 257 sq. km. in the lower southern reaches of the Satpura hill ranges, it offers a splendid opportunity to see a wide variety of wildlife in the spectacular natural setting. Pench is also home to tigers, panthers, sambhar, chital, barking deer, nilgai, black buck, gaur, wild boar, chausingha, sloth bears, langurs, monkeys, mouse deer, hyenas and flying squirrels, to name a few.

Apart from the above, other tourist attractions in Maharashtra include: Nagpur, Matheran, Shirdi, Nanded, to name a few



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