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Tour to Maharastra

Rajesh Hegde — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:06:33 +0000

Some Words About The State :

Maharashtra is the state with a glorious past, pleasant present and fantastic future. The state is among the most advanced states of the country. The official language is Marathi, Maharashtrians are also using Hindi,Gujrati and English in their day to day life, hence language is not going to prove hurdle for the enjoyment of your travel here. We will find at every place, sufficient accommodation facilities to meet with your budget, from five star luxury suites to shared rooms.

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Forts :

For those who are interested in exploring the rich past of Maharashtra, there are no better places to visit than its magnificent forts. Each and every fort in this Indian state has some or the other tales buried within its boundaries. It is through these tales that we get to know about the vibrant history of the state, we call Maharashtra. Be it the Shivneri Fort near Pune or the Daulatabad Fort near Aurangabad, all of the forts in the state stand adorned with magnificent architecture and are definitely worth a visit. The Statue of Shivaji situated at he center of the fort is a beautiful one. Other places to see on the fort are Shirkai Temple, Jagdishwar Temple and Koli Lake. The ‘Takmak Tok’ is the most breezy spot on the fort. You can even see the arms and ammunition of those days on the fort. ‘Bhavani Tok’ is 2 kms away from the Wagh Darwaja.

Hill Stations :

The state is home to the Sahyadri hill ranges and this has resulted in it being gifted with a number of hill resorts within its boundaries. Some of the places, like Lonavala and Khandala, are also amongst the favorite weekend getaways of the Bollywood celebrities. The plush green surroundings, deep valleys and steep gorges of these hill stations make you fall in love with them. Maharashtra is one of the largest as well as one of the most popular states of India (in terms of tourism). It is home to a large number of attractions, drawn by which people come here on sightseeing tours. The state, with its lush green locales, picturesque hill stations, exotic beaches and rich wildlife, is surely a nature lover’s paradise. Add to this, the numerous historical monuments, rock cut caves and religious shrines Maharashtra offers and you have a variety of reasons to plan a holiday trip to the magnificent land. In this article, we have provided you with a list of the attractions that you must visit on a tour of Maharashtra.

Religious Places :

Maharashtra has always been one of the favorite destinations of the tourists visiting India. One of the reasons for this huge popularity is that the state is home to a large number of religious places, comprising of temple, mosques, Jyotirlingas, etc. People come here from different parts of the country as well as the world to pay their respects to the Lord as well as gain some mental peace and calm. The festivals that are celebrated at some of these worship places further add to their popularity.

12 Jyotirlingas in India

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:21:00 +0000

Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India Twelve ( 12 ) holy Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva in India. Jyotirlin

Khandala: A Paradise for Weekend Getaways

Srinidhi K — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:04:03 +0000

Khandala is one of the most beautiful places in the state of Maharashtra. Endless green valleys and misty hilltops makes Khandala the most sought out hill stations in the western India. Khandala and Lonavala are close by both the hill stations are blessed with natural beauty indescribable. Khandala is very close to Mumbai and Pune. Tourists usually youngsters find Khandala the best place for road trips and weekend getaways. Khandala is located at the top of the Bhor Ghat on the road link between Deccan Plateau and Konkan plain. Khandala is marvelous during monsoon seasons when the mountains are carpeted with green and sky in dark blue. There is a famous management college, a market and few hotels in Khandala.

Khandala can be reached by air, road and rail. The nearest airport is in Pune which is just 66 kms away and Mumbai international airport is 110 km away. There are trains to Lonavala which is the nearest railway station. There are AC, non AC, and semi sleeper bus serviced to Khandala from Mumbai.

Pune- The Queen of Deccan

Srinidhi K — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:05:40 +0000

Pune is one of the most promising cities in the country. It boasts as the eighth largest city in India, seventh metro city and second largest in Maharashtra after the state capital of Mumbai. The factors which make Pune different from others are it is known as the most sought out educational hub in the country. Big industries consider Pune the right place to mint money. More than half of the crowd are youngsters which makes this city the city of the young generation. The growth prospects of this small city are high in coming future. Pune is well planned, there are several infrastructural projects which once completed would give a face lift to this city.

Pune has an International Airport with a good network system, so does its railheads. The city is connected air, rail and road the best suitable way, easy accessible to many parts of the country. The accommodation facilities are of high standards. The boutique hotels of all grades are available for a city stay both for business and pleasure.

Elephanta Caves: Island of caves

Srinidhi K — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:17:48 +0000

Elephanta Caves arelocated in Elephanta island 10 kms away from the Gateway of India in Mumbai. The name was given by the Portuguese because of the Elephant statue on the Island, and hence the ancient “Gharapuri” was changed to “Elephanta Island”. Today the caves are listed on the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

There are seven caves in the island. The gigantic statues of the Dwarapalakas/ Doorkeepers are remarkable. The brilliantly carved structures inside the caves have left the world in awe. The cave temple can be reached after climbing for almost 100 steps. The mystery about Elephanta caves are, nobody really knows who created these marvelous architectural masterpieces in the middle of the desolate island. The entire rock cave extends to around 60,000 square feet.

The ideal time to visit the Elephanta caves is in between November andMarch. The nearest airport and Railway Station arein Mumbai; and since Mumbai is the commercial capital of India, it is well connected by road. There are severalhotels and resorts in Mumbai for over night stay. So, no matter from where you are coming to visit this island, you won’t face any problem with accommodation.

Do you need an idea for a family weekend trip from Mumbai?

Srinidhi K — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:32:29 +0000

Are you looking for a weekend getaway from Mumbai? If you are living in a fast metro or for that matter any city, you will definitely be looking for a break for 2 days. Well, you can’t get more than 2 days break, but still you need to utilize those couple of days. You might be going with your parents who are too old to be dragged into a trek. So, what’s your take on it?

The popular choices are Lonavala, Matheran, Mahabaleshwar, and Pune. If you have covered all of them then my suggestion is try Alibaug. There are few sightseeing points in Alibaug. For example, you have Kanhoji Angre Samadhi, Magnetic Observatory, Janjira Fort, Kulaba Fort, and Vikram Vinakyak Temple. The place has several good hotels and restaurants also. My favourite out of the listed names is Janjira Fort. Take a break, go for Alibaug. The best time to visit the place is during the monsoons. Heavy rainfall and lush greenery make Alibaug irresistible.

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Srinidhi K — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:56:09 +0000

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport was formerly called as “Sahara Airport”. It is located in Mumbai metro city, Maharashtra, India.

The airport has two terminals (formerly known as Sahar, for international flights; and Santa Cruz for domestic flights) spread over an operational area of 1,450 acres (5.9 km2). The ground transportation between the international and domestic terminals consists of Free shuttle service and Pre-paid taxi service.

The airport is India’s largest and most important aviation hub. On 31 March 1999, the airport was renamed after the 17th century Maratha Emperor, Chhatrapati Shivaji. It is the busiest in terms of passengers carried per year.

Shirdi, The holy abode of Sai Baba

Srinidhi K — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:54:43 +0000

Shirdi is a town and is located in Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra. It is approximately 83 km from Ahmednagar and 15 km from Kopargaon.

Shirdi Sai Baba, a saint was residing in this place during the 19th century. Sai Baba taught a moral code of love, forgiveness, helping others, charity, contentment, inner peace, devotion to God and guru. His teachings combined elements of Hinduism and Islam and tried to achieve communal harmony between these religions.

Now, a shrine is present here, where devotees from far and near give a visit and get blessings. The temple is open throughout the year. This place is situated near Nashik & Triambakeshwar where many holy temples of Hindu worship are found.

Chandoli National Park, A delightful journey

Srinidhi K — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:44:57 +0000

Chandoli National Park, is located in Sangli district of Maharashtra and has a vast variety of flora and fauna. The National Park is spread over more than 300 square kilometers of area. The diversified vegetation found here makes it an ideal habitat for different species of mammals, reptiles and birds. It also has the protected status of Tiger Reserve.

The former Chandoli Sanctuary was declared as a National Park in March, 2007. The reservoir of Chandoli Dam and the famous Prachitgad Fort make this National Park a great weekend destination.

The ideal time for making trips to the national park is in the spring season when trees and flowers in the forest are at full bloom.

Khandala Hill Station, Natural beauty at its best

Srinidhi K — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:59:49 +0000

Khandala is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Maharashtra. It is in the range of Sahyadri hill station. It is blessed with natural beauty and bounty. Lonavala and Khandala are divided by deep valley on one side and high hills on the other side. It attracts lot of tourists from India and Overseas. The best time to visit is October to May.

Khandala provides you with plenty of opportunities of adventures, such as rock-climbing, hiking and trekking.

Mumbai: 'Commercial Capital of India'

Srinidhi K — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:58:16 +0000

Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra and the ‘Commercial Capital of India’. The city name is derived from Mumbai (Hindu goddess Mumbadevi). It has the largest stock exchange of India. The Mumbai city also called the city of Bollywood, attracts thousands of artists and actors from all over the country.

The best time to visit Mumbai is during Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The experience of devotional feelings of the Mumbaikars is at crest. Idols of Ganesh are worshipped for several days and different types of decorations are built for every Ganesha. You must experience the Marathi songs and music i.e., JANJ.

Mumbai has got a lot of places to unwind yourself.. bars, lounges, pubs, discotheques and beaches.

It has great tourist attraction places like Taj Hotel, Elephanta Caves, Film City, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Gateway of India, etc.

Ganapatipule, a spiritual shrine of ages

Srinidhi K — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:56:28 +0000

On the western coast in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, is a small little village, called Ganapatipule. It is known for its serene beach and the 400-year old Swayambhu Ganapati temple. Ganapatipule is an ancient pilgrim centre bearing a Swayambhoo, a naturally formed idol of Ganapati. The Temple is at the foot of a hill adjacent to a beach. The hill itself is considered sacred and a perennial spring flows from the hill to a pond besides the Temple.

Immense effort has been put-in to preserve the idol placed in the sanctum sanctorum or the Garbhagriha. At sunrise and sunset, a ray of golden light penetrates the Garbhagriha and illuminates the idol.

The hill is considered sacred and people perform pradhikshina of the hill, which is made possible by the rock-encircled path.

Chiplun: "the abode of Lord Parshuram"

Srinidhi K — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:48:48 +0000

Chiplun means “the abode of Lord Parshuram”. Chiplun is the coastal village of Guhaghar in Maharashtra with a picturesque stretch of sand. This place has an array of tourist attractions like Parshuram Temple, Sawatsada Waterfall, Walaavalkar Shivaji Museum, Guhagar Beach, Vashsithi River Jetty and Koyna Dam.

Parshuram Temple is a 700-year old temple, and a must see spot in Chiplun. Sawatsada Waterfall is a monsoon attraction of Chiplun. Then there is the Walavalkar Shivaji Museum, this unique museum depicts the life history of the great Maratha ruler, Chhatrapati Shivaji.

Aurangabad: 'City of Gates'

Srinidhi K — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:46:47 +0000

Aurangabad, a city named after Aurangzeb, the Mughal Emperor is located in the West Indian State of Maharashtra and is a gateway for visiting the World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora. The city has many historical monuments of great importance. Many beautiful Mughal monuments can be seen in Aurangabad. The most famous being the ‘Bibi-ka-Maqbara’ resembling the Taj Mahal. This monument is Aurangazeb’s wife’s burial chamber. Behind this monument is a small archaeological museum also of tourist interest.

Akola: 'Cotton Capital of India'

Srinidhi K — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:45:33 +0000

Akola city is located in north-central Maharashtra state, western India, on the Morna River. An important road and rail junction in the Purna River valley, it is a commercial centre trading chiefly in cotton. Akola is an important educational center with several colleges affiliated with the University of Amravati.

Akola is the cotton capital of India. This comes in useful because the climate is tropical and cotton clothes are popular to combat the heat. Akola is also famous for its pulse, oil and textiles.

CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ - THE LEGEND

Srinidhi K — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:43:34 +0000

Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Empire, was born in 1627. He took the oath to make the land free at the fort Torna at the age of sixteen. This was the start of his lifelong struggle against Mughals and other Muslim powers. By 1680, the year of Shivaji’s death, nearly whole of the Deccan belonged to his kingdom. He had developed an efficient administration and a powerful army.

Birthday of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is celebrated in Maharasthra as Shivaji Jayanti.