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Maharashtra Travel Guide
The
state of dreams, money, fame and Chowpatty welcomes you with open arms. The
picturesque state in Western India, with a 720-km coastline dotted by rugged
Forts standing as mute witnesses down the ages to the march of warrior Kings,
foreign trading vessels and invaders from across the seas.
Maharashtra is dotted by some of the most beautiful hill stations with breatht
a king sceneries - particularly Matheran and Mahabaleshwar. The Ghats divide
the Deccan from the Konkan coast, with its unspoiled Beaches, today being developed
as modern resorts, like Ganapatipule and Sindhudurg.
Fuelled by entrepreneurial energy, Mumbai pulsates with determinations and dreams.
It’s known as our country’s technological and financial hub. Mumbai
is also a major Gateway of overseas visitors.
From Mumbai most of the travelers move towards the south- east to Pune and its
famous ashram, or northeast to the world-heritage cave Temples of Ajanta and
Ellora.
The Maharashtrians are vibrant, earthy people for whom life itself is a celebration.
Festival times provide a unique opportunity to absorb maharashtrian culture,
with all its colorful customs, rituals and traditions.
The most famous of all is the 11-day long festival of Ganesha Chaturthi begins
with the installation of beautifully carved Ganesha idols in homes and Mandaps,
vividly decorated, delineating the religious
themes
or current events.
Best time to visit :
For coastal regions- September to April For hillstations- September to mid-
June.
Places of interest : Mumbai, Goa, Aurangabad, Pune, Nagpur,
Matheran, Mahabuleshwar, Ajanta & Ellora caves and Elephanta caves.
Fairs & Festivals : Ganesha Chaturthi, Pune Festival, Dance
and Music festival, Gudi Padva and Ram Navmi.
Golden Triangle