Travel in India: 5 tourist destinations to explore in Maharashtra

Maharashtra, state of Marathas, situated between Arabian sea and Western Ghats, has a very unique location. state is rich in flora and fauna. re is a lot to explore in this beautiful state of India. From sacred places to amazing venturous destinations, Maharashtra accounts for a lot to explore and have fun. Here are some of places for making your Maharashtra tour a memorable one.

Mumbai

From being called 'city of dreams; to 'financial capital of India', Mumbai is one of those destinations that lures you with beachy waves, windy wear, amazing street food delicacies and a place to go for a shopping spree. It is largest city in Maharashtra. Major attractions include  Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Juhu beach, Hanging Gardens and list goes on. city is home to famous Indian film industry of Bollywood.

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Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar is a hill station in Maharashtra. It is located at Western Ghats. aver elevation of place is 1353 meters above sea level and is source of Krishna river. water is originated from spout which is shaped like mouth of a cow. major attractions here are Lingmala Waterfalls and Panchgani temple. Mahabaleshwar is famous for its lakes and trekking hotspots.

Solapur

Solapur is located on border of Karnataka and Maharashtra. city has a moderate and dry climate for most of year. ancient temples and lakes are eye-pleasing attractions in Solapur. Major attractions include Siddeshwar Temple, Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, Solapur fort, and Pandharpur temple. You can even plan to visit Satara as it is a nearby destination.

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Maran

Maran is a hill station located in  Western Ghats. It is situated at an 800 meters elevation above sea level. city has a cool and less humid climate. architecture of city is influenced by British culture. best thing about travelling here is train ride as it is a slow ride that will provide you with a lot of time to experience beauty of surroundings. Major attractions of city are Echo Point, Louisa Point, One tree hill and Charlotte lake.

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Alibag

Alibag was developed under Naval Chief of Maratha Ruler Shivaji. Famous for its white sandy beaches, coastal town is nearby from Mumbai. Major attractions are Alibaug beach, Nagaon beach, Janjira Fort, and Kanakeshwar Devasthan Temple. You can also visit Lonavala, Mumbai, and Khandala that are nearby destinations.

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