Maharashtra is the land of the mighty Marathas, led by the
legendary warrior king Shivaji. The tales of his military
abilities, strategizing political prowess and role in the
revival of floundering Hinduism still reverberates through
the metropolitans and villages alike in the rich oral traditions
of the land, well preserved in the Victoria and Albert
Museums.
The geographic peculiarities of Maharashtra - black volcanic
soil, the intermittent forested Western Ghats, the popular
beach destinations, the Paleolithic sculptures and murals
of Ajanta and Ellora caves, and the life-sustaining river
basins of Godavari and Krishna - make it a popular tourist
destination in Central India.
Maharashtra is lined with forts and fortress, reminder of
the mighty Maratha Empire, of which the most prominent are
the ones at Raigad and Deogiri. Other tourist attractions
are the Gateway of India, Ellora and Ajanta Caves,
Kailasanatha Temple and many frequented and deserted stretches
of beaches. The Osho Commune in Pune is another popular
destination for Westerners and Indian celebrities who flock
to the center to partake of lessons on meditation and life.
Elephanta Island, off the coast of Maharastra; the
movie industry and many heritage buildings such as the Taj
Mahal Hotel in Bombay; popular hill stations of Kandala
and Mahabaleshwar are the other places in Maharashtra
that you should visit on your tour to Maharashtra, Central
India.
The mix of people from different races and communities over
time has lent a unique identity to Maharashtra. The remains
of Persian influence on the northern Konkan coast can be seen
in the only active Parsis community with maximum concentration
in Mumbai. Food in Maharashtra has seen the influence of many
ethnic and foreign cultures to develop a taste that is unique
to Maharashtra. Dried and salted fishes cooked with lentils
or sprouted beans, Parsi flavors in Patrani Machi and the
sweet and sour dishes are particularly famous foods of Maharastra.
The flavor of food cooked in groundnut oil is for all to
taste. So is the flavor of Mumbai there for all to feel and
enjoy, evident from the metropolis's lively fast paced life
that can be seen on the local trains, crowded beaches
and chowpati, or the film industry that literally
come out to the roads to dance and entertain the masses. You
too can experience the thrill of being one among the madding
crowd on your tour to Maharashtra.
For nature lovers, there are Tadoba National Park and
Kinwat Wildlife Sanctuary that you may visit on your tour
to Maharashtra.
Holi, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dusshera and Mohurram
are few of the festivals that are widely celebrated with such
fervor and enthusiasm that could easily rival the adrenaline
rush that a formula one player may experience on his victory
lap. You must at least experience the heady commotion of burgeoning
crowds during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival on your to Maharastra.
Tourism of Maharashtra includes:
Tours to Mumbai
Tours to Ajanta
Tours to Ellora
Hill Stations in Maharashtra
Beaches in Maharashtra
Forts in Maharashtra
Pilgrimage Destinations in Maharashtra
Festivals in Maharashtra
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