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Maharashtra
, located on the Deccan Plateau , is the land where the valiant Marathas &
their intrepid leader Shivaji once ruled .Maharashtra means "The Great State". Its
greatness is not in its size and diversity but its because of it is the home
of people from all over
India
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The dynamic city of
Mumbai
the commercial capital of
India
& political capital of Maharashtra , is a city of contrasts, with superb
specimens of colonial architecture amidst the modern edifices of concrete and
chrome.
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Terminus, the Prince of
Wales
museum, the Flora Fountain and the Gateway of India conjure images of the
British Raj days.
Victoria Terminus (rechristened as
Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus ) has received worldwide appreciation for its
sheer size , it's ornamental arches , it's spires and dome rendered in the
Italian Gothic style .
Now it is one of World
Heritage Properties in India |
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Take a boat from the Gateway of
India 10 Km to the northeast of Mumbai, lies the Elephanta Island a flight of 100
steps takes you to another World Heritage sites at the top of the hill.have many
rock temples carved out of the living rock,The main hall of the Elephanta
cave temple contains the images of Shankar in many postures.
400 kms from
Bombay
, tucked amongst hillocks is
Aurangabad
with the impregnable Daulatabad Fort,
perched atop a rocky hill. This is the arrival point for Ellora and
Ajanta
. Buddhist, Jain and Hindu shrines comprise the 34 rock-cut temples at
Ellora. The
29 Buddhist caves at
Ajanta
have remarkable sculptures and wall paintings. The splendid cave paintings of
Ajanta
and the rock-cut caves of Ellora are World Cultural Heritage sites.
Enjoy a Lion Safari at the
Sanjay
Gandhi
National Park
nearby are the
Kanheri
Caves
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Bhaja
Caves
,
Karla
Caves
Junnar Caves ,are the famous caves
in "The Great State".of
the Maratha chieftain Chhatrapati Shivaji,
At Pune, the
Raja
Kelkar
Museum
houses an amazing private collection of Indian arts and crafts. Close by, are the
forts of Chattrapathi Shivaji – Sinhagad, Raigad, Torna and
Purandhar.
Matheran
the nearest hill resort to
Mumbai a real treat after the noise and congestion of
Mumbai, Mahabaleshwar
is often described as the Queen of Hill Stations
And for those who yearn for sun,
Maharashtra
’s 720 km-long coastline promises clean, upsoilt and uncrowded beaches.Hit the
beaches at Chowpatty and juhu, which throb with colour and gaiety reminiscent of
an Indian mela. If looking for solitute or want to have Hawaiin experience
you have to come down to Vengurla on the southern part of the
Maharashtra
coastline boasts of a lovely stretch of beaches.Murud –
Janjira, Ganapatipule
& many other offers the visitor a heady
mix of and more.
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