The state of Maharashtra proudly occupies the position of financial powerhouse in India owing to its strategic location, heavily industrialized landscape and dynamic economy. It is one of the most economically progressive states in India.

The state also has a glorious history having bathed in blood may a times in scary battles over the control of this region. Mughals always wished to dominate this region but hardly succeeded. Shivaji, the first great ruler of the Marathas, stands as an iconic figure behind the emergence of this valiant warrior race, who even had given many sleepless nights to the British.

The business acumen of the Parsis of the state had always given it an edge over of the rest of India and has led to the financial progress of the state:

Before you travel to Maharashtra. Travel.mapsofindia  brings you some useful facts on the state:

Location	Western coast of India Arabian sea in the west, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh on the north, Madhya Pradesh in the east Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh on the south.
Latitude	20° North
Longitude	76° East
Area	307,690 Sqkms
Climate	Tropical
Max Temperature	32°C
Min Temperature	14°C
Average Annual Rainfall	146 cm
Capital	Mumbai
Population	96,752,247
Languages	Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, English
Religion	Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Christianity, Buddhism
Best Time to Visit	October to March
Clothing	Summer - Light cottons Winter - Woolens

The pro-business image and the Bollywood fame of the state often surpass the tourist attractions in Maharashtra. But it has a wealth of tourism potential for which people travel to Maharashtra.

There are two world heritage sites in Ajanta and Ellora within the states, which have always charmed the tourists. Travel to Ajanta if you wished to see how religion and men's imagination took shape in exquisite paintings and sculptures as back as some 3 thousand years ago from today.

The virgin beaches and serene hill stations of the state would beckon you to travel to Maharashtra in lure of a perfect relaxing holiday.

Some important destinations in Maharashtra are: Mumbai, Aurangabad, the caves of Elephanta, Ajanta and Ellora, Ganapatipule, Mahabaleshwar, Lonavala and Khandala.

If you have a penchant for watching wild lives in their natural habitat, Pench National Park is a must visit as you travel to Maharashtra.

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