Mumbai

The local Mumbadevi deity inspired the city's new name earlier called Bombay

Pune

Pune is often referred to as "Oxford of the East" because of highly regarded educational institutions in the city

Nashik

The city has been christened to be the “Wine” capital of India

Amravati

Amravati is a city located in Maharashtra, is also known as the ‘land of the Immortals

Nagpur

Deekshabhoomi, is believed to be the largest sculpture in Asia and is actually the place where Dr. B.R Ambedkar adopted Buddhism

Aurangabad

it is believed that Lord Shiva had stayed on the hills around this region and thus this place had got its name Devagiri which means “Hills of God”

Kolhapur

Kolhapur has greatly evolved over the time and presently holds the status of one of the most developed III tier cities of India

Latur

Wadhwal Nagnath Bet, a famous hill area specially known for the Ayurvedic value of its plants and bushes.

Ahmednagar

It was during his stay at this Ahmednagar Fort that Nehru wrote his famous book ‘Discovery of India’.

Akola

Enjoy every minute to be surrounded by its rich history and culture

Jalna

It is also called Jamb Samarth Village as it is the birthplace of Samarth Ramdas Swami

Gondhia

Collecting sealing wax was the main trade, Gum known as ‘gond’ in Hindi is another reason why this place is known as Gondia

Satara

The city has secret treasures of historical that are quite inspirational to people. Museums, forts, temples are part of the city’s ancient culture and heritage

Ratnagiri

The name “Ratnagiri” means ‘jewel of hills’ in the Marathi language

Shirdi

Shirdi is famously known as the home of the late 19th century saint Shri Sai Baba

Hingoli

The hilly terrain which bestows the place with awesome natural beauty has made it one of the most admired tourism places in India

Trimbak

Trimbak’s heavenly serenity coupled with the amiable climate condition makes it the most loved and adored spot for the travel-buffs

Museums in Maharashtra

Offering a glimpse of the rich history, the museum in Maharashtra showcases a generous collection of age old curios, embroidered textiles, sculptures, antique copper vessels and swords.

Festivals in Maharashtra

The rich culture of Maharashtra has endowed it with vivid colourful festivals that revolve around ancient practices, beliefs and traditions. Maharashtra during festivals, is the happiest place to be.

Kumbh Mela

It is held every 12 years rotating between Alahabad, Haridwar, Nashik and Ujjain. Devotees take a dip in Ganga, among other ceremonies.

Ganesh Chaturthi Festival in Maharashtra

A 10 day festival dedicated to lord ganesha by installing ganesha idols, rituals and finally immersion of the idol

Bibi Ka Maqbara Aurangabad

Ata-ullah was the son of Ustad Ahmad Lahauri, the main designer of the Taj Mahal.

Daulatabad Fort Maharashtra

While going towards the summit you will notice huge cannons at almost every interval of the slope.

Ellora Caves Maharashtra

These caves served manifold purposes like abode for praying, resting place for the pilgrims and monasteries for the monks.

Himayat Bagh Aurangabad

One can also buy plants and saplings from the gardens. Barra Darri in the Himayat Bagh is worth a visit too.

Aurangabad Caves Maharashtra

The former cave group is situated on the eastern, and the latter on the western side.

Bani Begam Bagh Aurangabad

So make a point to visit all these places when a tour to Bani Begum Garden.

Bahubali Atishaya Kshetra & Jahaj Temple Maharashtra

Mostly Jain temples in regions are believed to be ancient but have been restructured time and again.

Rankala Lake Maharashtra

The lake inherited the name of Rankala from the temple of Rankabhairav that rests at the epicenter of the water.

Panhala Fort Maharashtra

The fort is a great tourist attraction and is one of the elemental places to visit if you are on a Maharashtra tour.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Museum Mumbai

The cornerstone of the museum was laid by the Prince of Wales when he visited the city in 1905.

Mahalakshmi Temple Kolhapur

According to the locals, at the Mahalakshmi Temple nature meets the divine power.

Jyotiba Temple Kolhapur

Temples within and around the complex were reconstructed by the successors of the Scindia and Chavan.

Elephanta Caves Maharashtra

The Elephanta Caves are a cluster of caves situated at Gharapuri on the Elephanta Island in the Mumbai Harbour.

Juhu Beach Maharashtra

Tourists from all over the country also visit this beach to enjoy its scenic beauty and peaceful surrounding.

Gateway of India Mumbai

It is referred to as the Taj Mahal of Mumbai as it is the city’s top tourist attraction.

Anjaneri Hills Nashik

A cave decorated with inscriptions that are as old as 1000 years also appears while trekking on the hill.

Muktidham Temple Nashik

Further, the complex also houses a Dharamshala, which can accommodate at least 200 pilgrims.

Coin Museum Nashik

In the museum, one can see exhibits like molds, dyes, replicas, and photographs of coins since the ancient time.

Artillery Centre Museum Nashik

This museum is most of the time restricted to the civilians as it remains under the military supervision.

Sula Vineyard Nashik

The vineyard is few kilometers from Nashik, and off lately coming out as a boon for people looking for a quiet, green retreat from the urban madness.

Osho Ashram Pune

The commune’s ‘Multiversity’ runs a plethora of courses in meditation and other esoteric techniques.

Pu La Deshpande Garden Pune

In the park, one can go for bird watching as there's continuous movement of the migratory birds.

Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park Pune

The zoo in the complex features animals like leopard, sloth bears, sambars, barking deer, black bucks, monkeys, and elephants.

Parvati Hill Pune

It is said that all these temples were built during by the Peshwas. View of the Pune city from the top of the hill is mesmerizing.

Shinde Chhatri Pune

Marble flooring lamps, colorful window panes, and huge pillars of each room looks as radiant as they were at the time they built.

Mulshi Dam Pune

The dam is the favorite spot for the visitors as here they get ample opportunities to go on trekking, bird-watching or just take photos.

Khadakwasla Dam Pune

Make sure to see sunset and sunrise, and visit the Sinhagad Fort. Monsoon is the best time of the year to visit the dam, but December-February is also a great time to go.

Chaturshringi Temple Pune

The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Chaturshringi, also known as Goddess Ambareshwari.

Aga Khan Palace Pune

Kasturba Gandhi, wife of Mahatma Gandhi, and Mahadev Desai breathed their last in the premises of this place.

Ambadevi Temple Amravati

According to historical records, Krishna heroically kidnapped Rukmini and got married to her in Ambadevi temple.

Chatri Talao Amravati

Presently, this scenically blessed reservoir gets stocked with the water supplied from the Upper Wardha Dam.

Satidham Temple Amravati

There are other idols also inside the temple, of different gods and goddesses that are decorated with rich silk dresses and lustrous ornaments.

Wadali Talao Amravati

One can also delve into an exhilarating boating experience and other water sport activities in the region.

Bhakti Dham Temple Amravati

The temple is visited by thousands of devotees round the year, and during festivals the sight of the temple is truly mesmerising.

Deekshabhoomi Nagpur

The word ‘Deekshabhoomi’ has originated from two words ‘Deeksha’ and ‘Bhoomi’. Deeksha means the act of ordaining while bhoomi means ground.

Balaji Temple Nagpur

This is the only Vishnu-Shiva temple in the state of Maharashtra and archanas and abhishekams are performed everyday.

Ambazari Lake Nagpur

The Ambazari Lake also provides boating facilities and a specific designed path for walking.

Japanese Rose Garden Nagpur

The flowers and the paths have been arranged in a perfect manner to facilitate beauty for the people who visit the park.

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium Nagpur

It is not just a stadium but a tourist destination, as it is visited by people even when matches are not going on.

The Dragon Palace Temple Nagpur

One of the most popular Buddhist temples in India, the Dragon Palace is famous Buddhist religous tourist attraction in Nagpur.

Ganj Golai Latur Maharashtra

This progressive expansion of marketplace has led 'Ganj Golai' to become the core profit-making and trade Centre of Latur.

Ausa Latur Maharashtra

Ausa is also the proud beholder of an ancient fort which has been estimated to be developed around the 13th century.

Shirur Anantpal Latur Maharashtra

The linga of Lord Shiva and the statue of Devi Mahishasur have been outstandingly sculptured and carved in the smooth black stone.

Namanand Maharaj Ashram Latur Maharashtra

The bountiful Manjara River streams close to the Namanand Maharaj Ashram or Math.

Siddheshwar & Ratneshwar Temple Latur Maharashtra

There are temples of Ramlingeswar, Bhuteswar, Keshavraj, Ram and Dutta which add to the medieval ethnic legacy of Latur city.

Salabat Khan Tomb Ahmednagar

It offers splendid views of the lush green hills and the whole of the city, that makes the visit to this ruined and depleted place worthwhile.

Kot Bagh Nizam Ahmednagar

Nizami king raised a wall around Kot Bagh Nizam, which later became famous as Ahmednagar Fort.

Ahmednagar Fort Maharashtra

After Aurangzeb's death, the fort passed to the Nizams in 1724, Marathas in 1759 and later the Scindias in 1790.

Bagh Rauza Ahmednagar

Popularly named as 'Garden Of Shrine’, this monument has great historical significance, hence visited by many tourists on their visit to this city.

Aurangzeb’s Tomb Ahmednagar

His name is still there at one of the corner of the tomb, scribbled on a marble plate.

St. John’s Catholic Church Ahmednagar

In the church cemetery, one can find many graves of British army soldiers who were stationed in Ahmednagar.

Akola Fort Akola

On the gate of walls, known as Dahi Handa gate, tourists can find beautiful inscriptions that tell about the history of the fort.

Ashok Vatika Akola

Inside the Ashok Vatika, there are elegant statues of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Siddharth Gautam Buddha, and Mahatma Jyotirao Phule that are considered to be the key attractions of this place.

Balapur Fort Akola

Construction work was started in 1712 AD and finished in 1757 AD by Ismail Khan, who was the Nawab of Amaravathi. In the year 1720 AD.

Raj Rajeshwar Temple Akola

Seeing the king stalking, she went straight to a Shiva temple and pleaded to the god that her husband is not keeping faith and loyalty to her.

Shree Ganesh Temple Rajur Jalna

Moreover, on the occasion of Angarika Chaturthi, a fair is held in the temple, with a lot of people visiting as devotees.

Matsyodari Devi Temple Jalna

The name of the deity and the temple is derived from the shape of the hill which looks like a fish.

Jamb Samarth Jalna

This temple has food and lodging system for the travelers who come to this place.

Shri Anandi Swami Mandir Jalna

It is said that this temple is 250 years old, and thus have some historical value too.

Jalicha Dev Jalna

It is situated in Bhokhardan tehsil on the northern section of Jalna.

Mamma Devi Temple Jalna

The gushing reaches a whole new level during Chaitranavratri though the temple stays calm and quiet during the other parts of the year.

Kali Masjid Jalna

There is also a verandah that has a sloping with three arches as support.

Moti Bagh Jalna

It is a garden with a variety of flowers, and also has a park for the children to play, complete with mini train and other play things.

Aundha Nagnath Temple Hingoli Maharashtra

On the pious occasion of Vijayadashami and Maha Shivaratri, a large number of pilgrims come to visit this place.

Mallinath Digambar Jain Temple Hingoli Maharashtra

People visit the temple from all over India because of the easily accessible roads towards the temple.

Tulja Bhavani Temple Maharashtra

Besides, Tulja Bhavani is believed to be one of the ‘Shaktipeethas’ of Goddess Durga.

Bhagwan Shantinath Jinalaya Hingoli Maharashtra

Slowly with time, the Jinalay was renovated and a temple was constructed by the residents of Kanasa’s Pada.

Sant Namdev Sansthan Hingoli Maharashtra

The temple is built for the famous saint Namdev whose full name was Namdev Damaji Relekar.

Chulbandh Dam Gondia

Scenic landscapes, lush greenery, and absolute serenity will transport you to an unworldly environment.

Garmata Devi Temple Gondia

The temple often remains thronged with tourists, especially during the Navratri festival, as it is believed to be a wish-fulfilling temple.

Nagra Shiv Temple Gondia

According to the archaeologist, the Shiv Temple is said to have been the property of the Wakatak reining the land some 1500 years back.

Suryadev and Mando Devi Temple Gondia

The temple is made up of single huge black stone along a lake situated in the south.

Shree Keshavraj Temple Ratnagiri

Shree Keshavraj temple in village Asud of Dapoli tehsil in Ratnagiri is sacred to Lord Vishnu.

Bhatye Beach Ratnagiri

The unique part of the beach is its sand that is black in color and quite soft.

Tilak Ali Museum Ratnagiri

This museum in Ratnagiri is maintained by the Archeological Department of India.

Pandre Samudra Ratnagiri

As such there's nothing to do or see on the beach, but for those looking for tranquil ambiance then one should visit the beach.

Thibaw Palace & Point Ratnagiri

Thibaw Palace has three floors, and has a museum where one can see exhibits as old as 6 CE.

Shri Devi Bhagwati Mandir Ratnagiri

Inside the temple, there are unique sculptors of deities like 'Veer vignesh' and 'Ashtadash Bhuj.'

Ajinkyatara Fort Satara

Thereafter, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took over it and stayed here for two months due to ill health.

Bhairavgad Fort Satara

lso, there are couples of lakes and bastions. View of the Kalsubai-Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary from the fort is exciting.

Pandavgad Satara

To the west, Kenjalgad marks a prominent object at a distance of about 5 miles.

Vasantgad Fort Satara

To the south side of the fort, there is a Baston. View of the Koyna river from the top of the hill is a treat for the eyes.

Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary Satara

Royal Bengal Tiger and King Cobra are often seen in the vicinity of the wildlife sanctuary.

Dugarwadi Waterfall Trimbak

It would be little difficult as the landslides are quite prominent but the luscious charismatic view on every side of the road is worth a watch.

Gorakhnath Gufa Trimbak

Pilgrims and devotees travel all the way to spend time at the Gufa and undergo penance for sins they committed during their lifetime.

Neel Parbat Trimbak

Dashnami Panchayati - a matha or Akhada of the Naga Gosavi sect also adorns the hill.

Kushavarta Kund Trimbak

To the southwest is Sakshi Vinayak. Close to it is Kusheshwar Mahadev. Also, here one can see a Godavari Temple.

Ram Lakshman Tirtha Trimbak

Lord Ram and Lakshman visited this place to perform the rituals of a Shraddha to help free the soul of his father Dasharatha.

Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple Nashik

Moreover, it is this place where ‘Kumbh Mela,’ largest mass Hindu pilgrimage, takes place in every twelve years.

Wildlife Tourism in Maharastra

Boasting an opulent wildlife, Maharashtra flaunts the lushness of its Western Ghats, the Sahaydri Ranges and the paddy fields. The state is home to a plethora of animals and birds, both exotic and rare.

Heritage Tourism in Maharastra

Maharashtra takes pride in preserving a major part of its heritage that comprises of age old caverns, temples, palaces and plateau. The state reflects at quite a rich history of India.

Hill Stations in Maharastra

Like the fresh breath of air, the hill stations in Maharashtra are ideal escapes. Nestled in Sahyadri Ranges, these heavenly destinations are blessed with stunning landscape, pleasant weather and a plethora of attractions.

Pilgrimage Tourism Maharastra

Soaked in spirituality, Maharashtra is home to several pilgrimage sites. In the state, spirituality is not confined to shrines,but waterfalls and hot springs also have a share in the religious popularity.

Beaches in Maharastra

The balmy and scenic beaches of Maharashtra are a holiday delight. Adorned with sun toasted sand and azure water, the 700 kms coastline is no less than a slice of paradise.

Adventure Tourism in Maharastra

The haven for adrenaline junkies, Maharashtra offers an opportunity to make your holiday memorable by laying down choices of relishing adventure sports like paragliding, river rafting, hot air ballooning and various others.

Lakes in Maharastra

Caves in Maharashtra

Snuggling within the Sahyadri Ranges, the caves in Maharashtra are a reminder of opulent history. These exemplary attractions not only take you down the historic lanes but introduce to the finest craftsmanship.

Forts in Maharashtra

Maharashtra is home to whopping 350 majestic forts, the highest in India. Though some in the crumbling state and few in ruins, these forts narrate stories of chivalry and triumph of the Marathas.

Cuisine of Maharastra

Subtle to spicy, the food in Maharashtra is indeed a treat to the tongue. The state offers a variety of palatable dishes varying flavours and coming from its different regions.

Shopping in Maharastra

Markets in Maharashtra evince a mixture of modern and traditional items that make a great buy as souvenirs. Each region in the state boasts its own speciality and has something unique to offer.