Tourism Destination in Maharashtra

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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Maharashtra at a Glance

Date of Formation : 1 May 1960Location : West of India's main land

(also Known as Malabar Coast)Geography : Latitude- 18.96°N

Longitude- 72.820°ECapital : MumbaiArea : 307,713 sq.km.Principal Language : MarathiNational Festival : Ganesh ChaturthiState Animal : Indian giant squirrelState Bird : Green Imperial PigeonState Flower : Lagerstroemia speciosaState Tree : Mango





Neighboring States : Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Goa

Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka

and Telangana

Neighboring Union Territory : Dadar and Nagar Haveli

Largest District : Ahmednagar

Smallest District : Greater Bombay

Longest river : Godavari

Highest peak : Kalsubai

Largest Lake : Lonar crater lakeWednesday, May 3, 2023



Amazing Facts• The name Maharashtra means the 'The Great State' or 'Great

Nation‘.• 4 out of 12 Jyotirling of Lord Shiva is in Maharashtra. These are

Trambakeshwar (Nashik), Nageshwar ( Aundh), Grishneshwar (Verul, Daulatabad) and Bhimashankar (Pune).

• Famous hazi Ali Dargah was built in year 1431 by Sayyad Haji Ali Bukhari who was originally from Uzbekistan.

• Lovani, Tamasa, Gafa and Mauni are folk dances of Maharashtra.

• India’s first gold refinery is located at Shirpur.

• First train of India (and Asia too) ran between Mumbai to Thane on 16 April 1853.







Distance Map of Maharashtra

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Mumbai• Mumbai is the largest city and the capital of Maharashtra.• The city that we see today is a collection of 7 islands which

were joined into a single metropolitan through land reclamation techniques in the 18th century under the rule of the British East India Company.

• Attractions:• Historical: 1. Elephanta Caves

2. Kanheri Caves• Religious: 1. Mumba Devi Temple

2. Shree Siddhivinayak 3. Haji Ali Dargah

• Museum/ Galleries:1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

• Other: 1.Girgaum Chowpatty 2. Juhu Beach




Aurangabad• Aurangabad is named after the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.• The culture of this town is heavily influenced by the Mughal

and the Muslim culture.• The city is famous for its historical monuments and the ancient

caves of Ajanta and Ellora which are UNESCO world heritage site.

• Attraction: • Historical: 1. Ajanta Caves

2. Ellora Caves 3. Bibi Ka Maqbara

• Religious: 1. Grishneshwar Mahadev 2. Panchakki 3. Shahganj Masjid

• Other: 1. Quila-E-Ark 2. Lonar crater lake




Kolhapur• Kolhapur is located at the banks of the Panchganga River.• The special ‘kolhapuri slippers’ and the kolhapuri cuisines are

worth trying out.• The best time to visit the city is during any of the major Hindu

festivals like Holi, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Vijaya Dashami and Navaratri.

• Attraction:

• Religious: 1. Mahalaxmi Temple

2. Jyotiba Temple

3. Shahganj Masjid

• Other: 1. Bhavani Mandap

2. Rankala LakeWednesday, May 3, 2023



Mahabaleshwar• Mahabaleshwar is a hill station in Maharashtra.• The average elevation of the place is approximately 1,353

meters above sea level and is the source of the Krishna River.• The water originates from a spout which is shaped like the

mouth of a cow and is situated at an ancient temple of Lord Shiva.

• Attraction:

• Religious: 1. Mahabaleshwar Temple

2. JKrishnabai Temple

• Other: 1. Pratapgad

2. Venna Lake

3. Elephant's Head PointWednesday, May 3, 2023



Solapur• Solapur is located on the Karnataka state border.• The city is located at the Deccan plateau and enjoys a moderate

and dry climate most of the year.

• Attraction:

• Religious: 1. Shri Siddheshwar Temple

2. Vishnupad Temple

3. Rukmini Temple

• Other: 1. Bhuikot Fort

2. Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary

3. Yevati LakeWednesday, May 3, 2023



Matheran• Matheran is the smallest hill station in India.

• It is Asia's only automobile-free hill station.• Matheran was discovered by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the then district

collector of Thane district in May 1850.

• Attraction:

• Religious: 1. Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir

• Other: 1. Heart Point

2. Irshalgad

3. Shivaji's Ladder

1. Alexander Point

2. One Tree Hill Point

3. Alexander Point




Alibaug• Alibaug was developed under the Naval Chief of the Maratha

Ruler Shivaji.• The various temples are also worth visiting as they display a

brilliant Hindu Maratha architecture.

• Attraction:

Religious: 1. Vikram Vinayak Mandir

2. Kanakeshwar Devasthan Temple

Forts : 1. Kolaba Fort

2. Alibag Beach

3. Korlai Fort

3. Murud-Janjira

4. Underi




Khandala• Khandala is located between the Deccan Plateau and the

Konkan region of Maharashtra.

• The ancient rock cut caves of Karla and Bhaja are also a must visit along with the Bhushi Lake.

• Attraction: Natural : 1. Rajmachi Park

2. Kune Waterfalls3. Nagphani (Duke's Nose)

Others : 1. Lohagad Fort2. Bhaja Caves3. Karla CavesWednesday, May 3, 2023



Nashik• Nashik is located in the North-Western region of Maharashtra and is

located on the banks of the river Godavari which also originates here.• The place is famous for being one of the cities that host the Kumbha

Mela of India once every 12 years.

• Attraction:

• Religious: 1. Trimbakeshwar Temple

2. Muktidham Temple

2. Kalaram Temple

• Other: 1. Pandavleni Caves

2. Sula Vineyards

3. Anjneri HillWednesday, May 3, 2023



Ratnagiri• Ratnagiri is a sea port located near the Arabian Sea in the State

of Maharashtra.

• The place contains several different breathtaking natural phenomena like the Rajapur Ganga which is a collection of 14 pools of water that appear almost once in every 3 years.

• Attraction: Natural : 1. Ganeshghule Beach

2. Thibaw Point3. Dhootpapeshwar Temple

Others : 1. Ratnadurga Fort2. Tilak Ali Museum3. Thiba Palace




An Itinerary of Maharashtra




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