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MAHARASHTRA - TOURIST INFORMATION
Hill Stations in Maharashtra |
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 Maharashtra,
one of the most industrialized
states of India, occupies
the western and central
parts of the country and
extends over the Sahyadri
mountains. Madhya Pradesh
surrounds Maharashtra
from the northern and
the eastern side whereas
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
lie to its south.
Maharashtra is the third
largest state and the
second most literate state
in the country, according
to 1991 census.
Maharashtra
Tourism
Maharashtra
is located in the northern
center of Indian peninsular.
It is encircled by the
Arabian sea in the west
and by Gujarat in the
north. Travel to this
colorful land with numerous
mountains, forts, beaches
and caves. The state also
has many temples that
are sculpted into and
out of basalt rock.
The state is known for
its exciting festivals
celebrated throughout
year like Ganesh Chaturthi,
Diwali, Holi and Gudhi
Parva, etc. The government
of Maharashtra also organizes
many fairs and festivals
to attract tourists. Some
of these are Pune festival,
Ellora festival, Kalidas
festival and Elephanta
festival. Apart from these,
the state is also renowned
for its white shimmering
beaches which are a visitor's
delight.
Major
Hill Stations in Maharashtra
Lonavla-Khandala |
Mahabaleshwar | Matheran | Panchgani | Chikaldhara.
Tourist
attractions in Maharashtra
Mumbai
: The capital
of Mahahrashtra, Mumbai
is the largest metropolis
in India and also its
financial capital. It
is one of the most vibrant
cities, with an alive
nightlife. The city is
also the center of glamor
and glitz due to the presence
of Indian film industry.
Mumbai is also a historical
city having many attractions
to offer to a visitor.
Bhandardara
: Bhandardara
is well known for the
Wilson Dam which was built
in 1910 on the Pravara
River and is almost 492
ft above sea level. The
Umbrella Falls are also
in the vicinity.
Elephanta
: The history
of elephanta is the hoary
mists of time. Crowning
the island's easteem hill,
and commanding a panoramic
view of wood-land, marsh
and sea, are the Buddhist
stupas' or burial mounds
and cisterns.
Ajanta
Caves : Way back
in1819, a party of British
army officers on a tiger
hunt in the forest of
western Deccan, suddenly
spotted their prey, on
the far side of a loop
in the Waghora river.
High up on the horseshoe-
shaped cliff, the hunting
party saw the tiger, silhouetted
against the carved façade
of a cave.
Ellora
Caves : Nestled
in the crook of the Charanadari
hill in Deccan is a series
of ancient temples and
monasteries hewn out of
the moutainside. Situated
on the ancient north-
south trade route or the
dakshinapatha, the tiny
mountain village of Verul
- mutated today to Ellora
-was a well- known stopover
for traders, priests and
pilgrims who plied the
route to the western ports.
Ganpatipule
: This is Ganapatiphule
Land of the 400- year
old Swayambhu ganapati
and eager tourists. Set
along the western coast
of maharastra, is a small
little village called
Ganapatiphule. It is known
for it's scerene sedate
beach.
Pune
Attractions : The
second largest city of
Maharashtra, Pune, is
the place which was home
to the Maratha leader,
Shivaji for a long time.
This calm city was also
resided by the self-proclaimed
guru, Bhagwan Rajneesh,
also known as Osho. Pune
has many tourist spots,
including, Shanwarawada
Palace, Raja Kelkar Museum,
Gandhi National Memorial,
Samadhi, and Pataleshwar
Temple.
Aurangabad
: Known for its
medieval monuments and
cultural heritage, the
city of Aurangabad was
the seat of the Mughal
Empire for a short span.
The Bibi-ka-Makbara, a
tomb that has some resemblance
to the Taj Mahal is the
highlight of the city.
Auranagbad is world famous
city due to the presence
of the Ajanta and Ellora
caves regarded as the
world heritage sites.
Dulatabad
Fort : The impressive
Daultabad fort is situated
about 15 kms from Aurangabad.
At this place Mohammed
Bin Tughlak built his
capital, but soon returned
back to Delhi. It was
finally captured by Allauddin
Khilji. The scenic views,
located to the right of
the Daulatabad fort are
mesmerizing. Today, the
fort is not in a very
good condition. But some
of the parts of the fort
like the scary "Bhool
Bhulaiya" is still
in a better condition. |
