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Maharashtra - wealthiest state in India / 'The Great State' or 'Great Nation'
Maharashtra, located in the western coast of India, is well-known for its historical places, caves and pilgrim destinations. The state capital Mumbai is referred as the financial capital of India. Apart from that, the state holds a number of tourist destinations visited by all types of travelers every year. Marathi, Hindi, Urdu and English are the languages spoken in the state.
Enclosed by the Arabian Sea in the west, Maharashtra holds a significant share of the Deccan Plateau in the western coast of India. The state shares its borders with Madhya Pradesh in the north, Andhra Pradesh in the southeast and Karnataka and Goa in the south.
Enclosed by the Arabian Sea in the west, Maharashtra holds a significant share of the Deccan Plateau in the western coast of India. The state shares its borders with Madhya Pradesh in the north, Andhra Pradesh in the southeast and Karnataka and Goa in the south.
How to Reach
- Air: The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai is the major international airport in Maharashtra. Mumbai also has a domestic airport � Santa Cruz Domestic Airport � connecting it to other parts of the country. The airports at Nagpur and Pune also operate a few international flights, apart from the usual domestic ones. Kolhapur and Aurangabad airports are for domestic purposes.
- Rail:The state�s largest and most important railway station is in Mumbai � Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, providing trains for almost every part of India. Other major railway stations in the state are at Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Aurangabad, AMravati, etc.
- Road:There are a number of National and State Highways crisscrossing Maharashtra, linking it to almost all the parts of the country.
Best Time to Visit
- Summers remain here from March to May, with temperature ranging between 22�C-39�C.
- Monsoon reaches Maharashtra in June and stays till October.
- The state faces winters between November to February, with temperature ranging between 12�C-34�C.
The best time to visit Maharashtra is from October to February when climate conditions remains pleasant in the state.
Major Destinations and Attractions
- Ajanta Ellora (A World Heritage Site) : Having been declared as World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO, these caves are presents a splendid picture of Indian history and arts, as well as the marvelous creativity of artisans of ancient India. The caves are based on Buddhist and Jain themes, comprising extensive areas.
- Elephanta Caves : Lying just 10 km from the Mumbai Coast, a group of caves are located in an island amid the Arabian Sea.
- Mumbai (The Capital City of Maharashtra) : The state capital of Maharashtra is also known as the financial capital of India. The metropolitan city is often referred as the �Dream City of India�.
- Pune: Famous as the �Queen of the Deccan� and �Oxford of the East�, Pune is can boasts of its wealthy historic past and stunning modern charm.
- Aurangabad (The City of World Heritage Site) : The town is known for being the gateway to the Ajanta and Elorra Caves, having several notable historical sites like the Daulatabad Fort.
- Shirdi : Situated in Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra, Shirdi attracts devotees from across the world to visit the Shirdi Sai Temple, built over the Samadhi of Shri Sai Baba.
- Mahabaleshwar
- Lonavala Hill Station
Other famous destinations in Maharashtra are described below:
- Trimbakeshwar
- Pench National Park
Fairs and Festivals
Religion and culture stays in the heart of Maharashtra. The state celebrates its fairs and festivals with their own beauty and charm. Major Maharashtra fairs and festivals are lined up below :- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Diwali
- Makar Sankrant
- Nag Panchami
- Gudhi Padwa
- Pola
- Narali Pournima
- Gokul Ashtami
- Dussehra
- Holi / Vasant Panchami
- The Ellora Festival
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