Top 10 Places to Visit in Maharashtra
Best Tourist Destination Cities to visit in Maharashtra
Mumbai – Mumbai is also known as the city of dreams. It is the capital of Maharashtra and the largest city of the state. It is also the top most city population wise in India and stands fifth most populated city in the world ranking. Mumbai is a group of seven islands, which were joined together in 18th century under British Raj. The city is famous for Bollywood or Indian film industry. The beaches of the city are awesome and not to be missed. Other than these attractions, there are many ancient buildings and modern marvels to visit.
Aurangabad – The beautiful city of Aurangabad was named after Aurangzeb the ruler. The city has many tourist attractions and the most famous ones being the Ajanta and Ellora caves. These caves are under national heritage site protection. This city was and is under the influence of Islam culture. This city has many beautiful lakes.
Kolhapur – Kolhapur was one of the royal cities of Maharashtra. It is located on the banks of Panchganga River. The weather is pleasant all the year round but with heavy rains in monsoons. There are many lovely historical buildings and places worth visiting. This city is famous for its Kolhapuri Chappals or sandals.
Mahabaleshwar – It is a beautiful hill station of Maharashtra. It is surrounded by Western Ghats. It is located 1353 meters above sea level. Krishna River flows here. It is a very interesting way by which water originates here. The water comes from ancient Shiva temple from the mouth of cow shaped spout. Besides this, the city has many lakes. It is a very famous trekking ground.
Solapur – Solapur is located in the Deccan Plateau. The climate is dry throughout the year. There are many ancient temples and monuments worth visiting in the city. The famous Sideshwar temple of 16th century is located here and is a famous pilgrim spot.
Matheran – It is a beautiful hill station surrounded by Western Ghats. Matheran is at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level. It has a cool climate around the year. It is a popular tourist destination. There is a lot of British influence in the city. The train ride to Matheran is a must do as it is a slow ride to the city. This gives ample opportunity to delve in the lush green natural surroundings.
Alibag – The famous Shivaji had the city developed under his reign. It is a coastal city. It has breathtaking white sand beaches. These beaches are not to be missed, as they are calmer with very few people around and make them an ideal spot to enjoy nature. Also, there are various temples and buildings worth visiting.
Khandala – It is between Deccan plateau and Konkan area. The city is also surrounded by Western Ghats. Khandala is famous for hiking and trekking activities. The amazing views of Western Ghats and plateau can be seen from various hiking points. The rock cut caves and Bushi lake are a must visit. It’s a famous weekend retreat for Mumbai people.
Nashik – Nashisk is situated on the banks of Godavari River. The most famous event here is the Kumbh Mela being organized here every 12 years. There are ancient temples, architectural buildings that should not be missed.
Ratnagiri – It is a popular seaport near the Arabian Sea. There are many beautiful monuments to visit here. Not to forget many natural attractions like Rajapur Ganga which is actually a group 14 pools of water and is seen only once in 3 years.
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