The coastal state of Maharashtra located in the western part of India is a homeland of the Maratha leader Shivaji whose might created jitters amongst the Mughals. The land is blessed with undulating mountains, silver beaches, rich cultural ethos and the innumerable tourist attractions that make the visit of the tourists worthwhile.
The key cities of the state are Mumbai, Pune, Kohlapur, Aurangabad, Nasik, Nagpur, and Amravati.
That lovely beaches at Dahanu-Bordi, Ganapatipule, Mandwa and Kihim, Marve, Manori and Gorai, Shriwardhan-Harihareshwar, Tarkarli, Velneshwar, and Vengurla - Malvan offer an opportunity to the tourists to unwind.
For wildlife enthusiasts there are Sanctuaries like Bhamragarh, Bor Dam, Chaprala,
Chikhaldara, Dajipur, Nagzira, Navegaon, Pench, Tadoba and Tipeshwer to be explored and experienced.
The caves at Ajanta Ellora, Elephanta and Pitalkhora speak volumes of the creative vision of the artists while the forts at Bassein, Daulatabad, Gavilgad, Ghodbunder, Murud - Janjira, Murud - Harnai, Panhala, Raigad, Sinhagad, Vijaydurg - Sindhudurg take the tourists to the bygone times.
There are several hill stations too in the state like Amboli, Bhandardhara, Chikhaldara Hills, Jawhar, Khandala, Lonavala and Karla, Khindsey Talao, Mahabaleshwar, Malshej Ghat , Matheran, Panchgani, Panhala and Toranmal.
Several pilgrimage centers are spread across the state like Ganeshpuri, Ashta Vinayak,
Aundha-Nagnath, Bahubali of.Kumbhojgiri, Bhimashankar, Dehu, Ghrishneshwar and
Haji Ali Shrine.
Tourists should also check out Bombay Natural History Society, Bharata Itihasa Samshodhak Mandal, and Heras Institute of Indian History & Culture.
Hotels of both star and non-star categories are available for the tourists.
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