Maharashtra Travel Guides
Lonavala
Lonavala is a beautiful hill station blessed with valleys, hills, Milky WaterFalls, Lush Greenery and pleasant cool winds. It is located about 64 km away from Pune and 96 km away from Mumbai. It is at a height of 620m above sea level and it is the most favorite monsoon picnic spot of Puneits and Mumbaikars. Khandala which is another hill station neighbouring Lonavala are called twin hill stations together.Mumbai
Mumbai, the dream city, the city that never sleeps is the largest city in India. Earlier known as Bombay, Mumbai is capital of state of Maharashtra but more popularly it is known as industrial or commercial capital of India. Mumbai is also home to Bollywood, India's film industry and allures thousands of aspirant actors and artists from all over the country. One can experience its dazzling nightlife in bars, lounges, pubs, discotheques and beaches or one can uncover the spiritual side of the magnificent city in its places of worship.Pune
Pune is the second largest city of Maharashtra having a population of about 4.5 million. Pune is a major education center in India. With more than a hundred educational institutes and nine universities Pune has acquired a reputation as 'The Oxford of the East'. Students from all over the world come and study at the colleges of the University of Pune. Pune has more schools, colleges and universities than any other city in the world. The large student population in the city makes for a lively nightlife and vibrant atmosphere in Pune.Mahabaleshwar
Mahabaleshwar is a popular hill station plus honeymoon spot, and an important pilgrimage site for Hindus located at a distance of about 120 km from Pune. Situated in the Sahayadri spurs, at a height of 1438m (4710ft) above sea level, its dense woods, waterfalls, lake, rivers and ravines are enchanting. Watching the sunrise or sunset from one of the "vista points" can be a romantic experience. If not sun set or sun rise these vista points offer spectacular views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Due to its high altitude, Mahabaleshwar town has a cool climate and offers many pleasant walks. Mahabaleshwar is truly a tourists' paradise.Khandala
Khandala is another beautiful hill station in Maharashtra located just 5 kms from Lonavala. It is relatively small in size but equally beautiful as Lonavala. A Deep valley on one side and high hills on the other side divide Khandala and Lonavala. These twin hill-stations are situated in the Sahyadri ranges that demarcate the Deccan Plateau and the Konkan coast and sprawl over an approximate area of 38 sq. km. Both hill stations are popular holiday destinations during the monsoons as the countryside turns lush green with waterfalls and ponds during this season.Aurangabad
Aurangabad named after Aurangzeb, the Mughal Emperor, is a city in Maharashtra. Aurangabad, commonly used as a base for a visit to the World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora is seeped in medieval history. Aurangabad means â??Built by the Throneâ??. Being a tourist hub, the city has many historical monuments of great importance. The monuments of Ajanta and Ellora shows the cultural heritage and is declared as World heritage site by UNESCO.Alibag
Alibag meaning Garden of Ali, is a coastal town is located in the Raigad district of the Konkan region. Alibag is a weekend picnic spot for the citizens of Mumbai. It is also a famous center for business conferences. Most of the people in the city own farms and cottages which are a few hundred meters from the sea shore. As Alibag is surrounded by sea on all 3 sides, it is known as Goa of MaharashtraShirdi
Highly placed on the world map of spirituality, Shirdi is located in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. It is located at about 100 km from Nashik. Abode of the charismatic Shri Saibaba, Shirdi is the mystical town fragrant with the devotional intensity that sees devotees from across the world thronging to this small hamlet.Shirdi was the home of Sai Baba, the great saint of the 20th century. The saint lived in Shirdi for more than 50 years of his life. He made the small village a big pilgrimage site for devotees.