Places To Visit In Maharashtra

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There are lots of places to visit in Maharashtra, as this is a very famous state. It is the third largest state of India and one of the most developed states of the country. Maharashtra is a very popular industrialized state and also the wealthiest state of India. This state is having large types of industries like manufacturing, international trade, mass media, petroleum, fashion, tourism, aerospace, and apparel. The state is rich in natural resources. Maharashtra is having everything for every type of tourist whether spiritual, adventurous, wildlife lover, nature lover, and many more. Places to visit in Maharashtra are:

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Mumbai

Mumbai is also known as Bombay and it is the capital of Maharashtra. Mumbai is one of the best holiday destinations in Maharashtra. The city is having the highest number of Millionaires and Billionaires, according to other cities in India. It is also known as the financial capital of India because the main stock exchange of the nation is located in Mumbai. ‘The city that never sleeps’, ‘The city of seven Islands’ and ‘The city of Dreams’, these some names of Mumbai that can explain it in simple words. The city is the main part of Maharashtra tourism. Places to visit in Mumbai are:

Gateway of India
Juhu Beach
Film City
Mount Mary Church
Siddhivinayak Temple
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Colaba Causeway Market
Powai Lake
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Vastu Sangrahalaya
ISCKON Temple
Flora Fountain
Malbar Hill
Gorai Beach
Prince of Wales Museum
Bahu Daji Museum
Versova Beach
Jehangir Art Gallery
Fort of St. George
Aksa Beach
Tower of Silence
Shivaji Park
Nehru Planetarium
Mumbai Zoo
National Gallery of Modern Art
Kanheri Caves
Worli Seaface
Adlabs Imagica
Mahakali Caves
Yazoo Park
Rajabai Clock Tower
Haji Ali
Victoria Terminus
Hanging Garden
Essel World
Elephanta Island
Marine Drive
Global Pagoda
Michael’s Church

Pune

Pune is the second largest city of Maharashtra. It is also known as ‘Oxford of the East, because of the presence of several renowned educational institutions in the city. The city is the cultural and economic hub of Maharashtra. Pune is one of the fastest developing cities of the Asia Pacific region. It is very famous for manufacturing and the automobile industry. Pune is a very well-known destination on the Maharashtra tourism map. This city is a mixture of ancient and modern sites. Places to visit in Pune are:

Pu La Deshpande Garden
Katraj Snake Park
Darshan Museum
Aga Khan Palace
Chaturshringi Temple
Shaniwar Wada Palace
Peacock Bay
Dagdusheth Halwai Temple
Empress Garden
Sinhagad Fort
Saras Bung
Panshet Waterpark
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
Lal Mahal
Baner Pashan Biodiversity Park
Tribal Museum
Rajgad Fort
Khadakwsla
Mulshi Lake and Dam
Bund Garden
Appu Ghar Amusement Park
Shinde Chhatri
Tulsi Baug Market
Pashan Lake
Vishrambaug Wada
Osho Ashram
National War Museum
Mahatma Phule Museum
Maval
David Synagogue
Peshwa Udyan
Vetal Tekdi

Aurangabad

Aurangabad is also known as ‘The City of Gates’. It is the tourism capital of Maharashtra. Aurangabad is one of the fastest-developing cities in Asia. If you love, to know history then it is the best tourist place in Maharashtra. This city is also famous for its Hand woven Himroo and Paithani sarees. The name of this city was kept after the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and is one of the most famous places to visit in Maharashtra. The caves of Ajanta and Ellora are some of the national heritage sites of this city. Places to visit in Aurangabad are:

The Ajanta Caves
The Ellora Caves
Aurangabad Caves
Siddharth Garden and Zoo
Bibi-ka-Maqbara
Daragah of Pir Ismail
Jain Caves
Khuldabad
Panchakki
Sunheri Mahal
Bani Begum Garden
The Buddhist Caves
Kailasanatha Temples
Salim Ali Lake
Himroo Factory
Killa Arak
Jama Masjid
Ghrishneshwar Temple
Daulatabad Fort
Hazur Sahib Nanded
Himayat Bagh
Prozone Mall

Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar is the highest hill station of the Western Ghats. It offers you an amazing and fresh atmosphere, through lush green trees, steep hills, rock-cut mountains and other scenic beauty. It is the best hill station in Maharashtra tourism. In the months of spring, there is a strawberry festival celebrated every year. You will get to see the different variety of flora and fauna there. Places to visit in Mahabaleshwar are:

Elephants Head Point
Dhobi Waterfall
Tapola
Rajapuri Caves
Bhawani Mandir
Lingamala Falls
Koyna Valley Trek
Tiger’s Spring
Mahabaleshwar Temple
Mapro Garden
Pratap Garden
Afzal Khan Tomb
Babington Point
Lodwick Point
Connaught Peak
Bhushan Mahamuni
Wilson Point
Panchgani
Veena Lake
Table Land
Helen’s Point

Nashik

Nashik is situated on the foothills of the Western Ghats and on the banks of river Godavari. It is mainly famous for the fresh agriculture of onions and wine grapes. It is also known as the ‘wine capital of India’. It is the most preferred destination of Maharashtra by the tourist. It is the fourth fastest developing city of India and the sixteenth fastest developing city in the world. Places to visit in Nashik are:

Sula Vineyard
Trimbakeshwar
Coin Museum
Dudhsagar Falls
Artillery Center
Anjaneri Hills
Muktidham
Jain Temple
Deolai Camp
Dhodap Trek
Salher Peak
Kaileshwara Temple
Ramkund
Panchvati
Sita Gufa
Pandavleni Caves
Saptashrungi
Kalaram Temple

Shirdi

Shirdi is mainly known as the home of Sant Shri Sai Baba. The temple of Shri Sai Baba is very famous and also one of the richest temples of India. It is one of the important ‘tourist places of Maharashtra’. The literacy rate of this city is more than that of the National average literacy rate. Around 50,000 visitors visit this place every day. Places to visit in Shirdi are:

Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Temple
Dixit Wada Museum
Shani Shingnapur
Dwarkamai Masjid
Sai Heritage Village
Khandoba Mandir
Gurusthan
Lendi Baug
Upasani Maharaj Ashram shirdi
Jangli Maharaj Ashram
Shree Sai Hemant Art Gallery Shirdi
Shantinath Digambar Jain Kach Mandir
Abdul Baba Cottage
Mhalsapati’s House
Wet N Joy Water Park

Solapur

Solapur is situated on the Karnataka state border. It is having the highest number of Sugar factories in India. The city is having the world’s largest and Asia’s second-largest spinning mill. Most of the time the climate of the city is moderate and dry, because of its location on Deccan Plateau. Solapur will more explore your Maharashtra tourism. There are so much of ancient temples and forts to see. Places to visit in Solapur are:

Shri Siddheshwar Temple
Solapur Fort
Pandharpur Temple
Akkalkot Swami Maharaj Temple
Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary
Tulja Bhavani Temple
Pandharpur
Hazrat Shah Zahur Dargah
Bhuikot Fort
Rukmini Temple
Ujjani Dam
Mallikarjuna Jain Temple
Anagha Mahalakshmi
Revansiddeshwar Temple
Parasnath Jain Temple
Solapur Science Centre
Shri Dahigaun Teerth

Lonavala

Lonavala is the hill station of Maharashtra. The hill station is located at a height of 2,047 ft above sea level. It is very famous for the production of hard candy chikki. There are many waterfalls, dense forests, valleys, and many other things to see. Lonavala is a very romantic tourist spot in Maharashtra, as it is free from noisy traffic healthy climate, ancient caves, historical forts, and magnificent views, all these things make your journey memorable. Places to visit in Lonavala are:

Lohagad Fort
Tiger Leap
Kune Falls, Khandala
Lions Point
Lonavala Lake
Tungarli Lake
Pawna Lake
Sunil’s Celebrity Wax Museum
Karla Caves
Bhaja Caves
Bhushi Dam
Sausage Hill
Amrutanjan Point
Rajmachi Wildlife Sanctuary
Visapur Fort
Walwan Dam
Korigad Fort
Aamby Valley City
Bhairavnath Temple
Ryewood Park

Kolhapur

Kolhapur is situated on the banks of the river Panchanga. It is one of the historic tourist places of Maharashtra. If you love to do shopping, then it is the best place. This is one of the princely states of Marathas. Kolhapuri slippers of this city are very famous. You will get to see the historical monuments and many cultural heritage sites. Places to visit in Kolhapur are:

Mahalaxmi Temple
Siddhagiri Museum
Bhavani Mandap
Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary
Teen Darwaza
Rankala Lake
Kopeshwar Temple
Panhala Fort
Shahuji Chhatrapati Museum
Rankala Temple
Jyotiba Temple

Matheran

Matheran is the hill station of Maharashtra. It is the smallest hill station of India. Matheran is Asia’s only automobile-free hill station. This hill station is located at a height of around 800 meters above sea level. Matheran is very famous for its train ride, as it is slow in speed. The architecture of this state is preserved from the time of the Britishers. The climate of this hill station is cool and less humid. Places to visit in Matheran are:

Chanderi Caves
Echo Point
One Tree Hill
Louisa Point
Morbe Dam
Money Point
Honeymoon Hill
Shivaji’s Ladder
Prabal Fort
Porcupine Point
Alexander Point
Neral Matheran Toy Train
Charlotte Lake
Hart Point

Ratnagiri

Ratnagiri is a port city which is situated on the Arabian Sea. It is the birthplace famous personality of India i.e. Bal Gangadhar Tilak. This is a very beautiful picturesque spot, which will offer you hills, beautiful rivers, hot water springs, forests, waterfalls, and seashores. Ratnagiri is also famous for Rajpur Ganga which is a collection of 14 pools of water but it appears once in every 3 years. Places to visit in Ratnagiri are:

Pawas
Ratnadurg Fort
Gateway of Ratanagiri
Ganapatipule Beach
Devgad Beach
Ganeshgule Beach
Mandavi Beach
Swami Swaroopanand Samadhi Math
Panhalekaji Caves
Jaigad Lighthouse
Jaigad Fort
Thiba Palace
Thibaw Point
Lakshmi Keshav Temple
Bhatye Beach
Swayambhu Ganpati Temple
Tilak Ali Museum
Kadyavarcha Ganpati
Malgund
Valneshwar
Are Mango Farm
Thampur Lake
Sri Devi Bhagwati Mandir
Anjarle Beach
Ratnagiri Marine Museum
Pandre Samudra

Alibag

Alibaug beach - Places To Visit In Maharashtra

Alibag or Alibaug is situated in the Konkan region. It is mainly a Coastal town. It was developed under the Naval Chief of Maratha Ruler Shivaji. It is very famous for clean and fresh water, which is totally unpolluted and for sandy beaches. One of the most beautiful holiday destinations in Maharashtra. Alibag is 100 km away from Mumbai. The word Alibag means ‘The Garden of Ali’. It is also called as ‘Goa of Maharashtra’. Places to visit in Alibag are: