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Tourist Attractions in Maharashtra |
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The financial capital of India, Mumbai is one of the largest tourist attractions in Maharashtra. Located in the north of the Indian Peninsula, Maharashtra is bordered by the Arabian Sea in the West and the state of Gujarat in the north. Maharashtra is a combination of varied culture. There are various tourist attractions in Maharashtra that you can see on your visit to the State.
Mumbai hosts some of the most magnificent tourist attractions in Maharashtra. Prince of Wales Museum, Gateway of India, Hanging Gardens, Mahalaxmi Temple, Haji Ali Shrine, Marine Drive, the beaches of Juhu and Chowpatty are some of the well known and most popular places in Mumbai. Other popular tourist attractions in Maharashtra include a lot of names. One such is the Elephanta Caves located only 10 kms off the Mumbai coast. A host of caves are located in an island amid the Arabian Sea. You can take a motor boat ride to the magnificent caves.
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Aurangabad is one of the major tourist attractions in Maharashtra. The city is more known for its Ajanta and Ellora caves. However, it has its own share of tourist attractions. You can see the Bibi-ka-Maqbara that was built by emperor Akbar as a tribute to his mother. Pan Chaaki and the Darwazaas are examples of exceptionally skilled architecture of the bygone days. The caves of Ajanta and Ellora are among the biggest tourist attractions in Maharashtra. The mural paintings in Ajanta and the sculptures in Ellora alongwith their picturesque location would cast a spellbinding effect on you. Among the several beaches in Maharashtra, Ganapatipule is a favorite. You can also find some water sports facilities here. The hill stations in Maharashtra need a special mention. Mahabaleshwar, Lonavala and Khandala shyly nests on the Western Ghats mountain range. The journey to Lonavala and Khandal is a journey to remember. The picturesque Western Ghats and the numerous waterfalls on your way to the hill station make for remarkable tourist attractions in Maharashtra.
The Pench National Park is one of the educative tourist attractions in Maharashtra. It offers a splendid opportunity to see a wide variety of wildlife in the spectacular natural setting. Pench is home to tigers, panthers, sambhar, chital, barking deer, nilgai, black buck, gaur, wild boar, chausingha, sloth bears, langurs, monkeys, mouse deer, hyenas and flying squirrels, to name a few. While you are in Mumbai do not miss out the Haji Ali shrine and a visit to Bandstand at Bandra is a must, not to mention the Queens Necklace down Marine Drive in the evening.
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