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Why Famous
  • Maharashtra’s famous beaches are ganapatipule, velneshwar, marve, manori & gorai, chowpatty beach, juhu beach, mandwa-kihim beach.
  • Maharashtra’s famous monuments are bibi ka maqbara, chhatrapati shivaji terminus, churchgate, gateway of india, bombay high court, rajabai tower, aga khan palace, town hall mumbai.

 

Facts Destination
  • Maharashtra is a state located on the western coast of india.
  • It is india\'s third largest state by area.
  • Maharashtra is second largest by population.  
  • Maharashtra is bordered by the arabian sea to the west, gujarat and the union territory of dadra and nagar haveli to the northwest.
  • The capital, Mumbai, is an island city which has been called the Gateway of India.
Area Info
  • The state covers an area of 307,731 km2 (118,816 sq mi) or 9.84% of the total geographical area of India.
  • Maharashtra is the richest state in India, contributing to 15% of the country\'s industrial output and 13.2% of its GDP in year 2005-06.
  • Maharashtra encompasses an area of 308,000 km² (119,000 mi²), and is the third largest state in India.
  • There are many multi-state irrigation projects in development, including Godavari River Basin Irrigation Projects.
Why Visit
  • The 720 km long coastline of Maharashtra, sprawls from Dahani and Bordi in the north, to Goa proceeding southwards.
  • Exciting water sports, sunbathing on golden sands, exploring grand fortresses, temples, and churches, discovering tiny, remote villages, savouring the exotic Konkan cuisine, or just feeling one with the immense sea- Maharashtra has all this to offer and more.

 

 

Best Time
  • October to March.
Transport
  • The nearest railhead is Kolhapur.
  • Malad, a station on the suburban segment of Western Railways.
  • Maharashtra has largest road network in India 21,3951 kilometers.
  • Mumbai has the biggest international airport in India with another coming up at Navi Mumbai.
  • Pune has a civilian enclave international airport with flights to Dubai and Singapore, with plans on for a brand new greenfield International Airport.
  • Ferry services also operate near Mumbai, linking the city to neighbouring coastal towns.
  • The Mumbai-Pune Expressway, the first access controlled tolled road project in India also exists within the state.

 

Precautions
  • Avoid venturing alone late at night.
  • Whenever you are roaming around after dark, it is better to go in a group.
  • Do not take out too much cash in a busy area
  • Avoid consuming eatables offered by strangers.

 

Lifestyle
  • Clothing: Summer - Light cottons, Winter – Woolens.
  • The dance forms like Povada, Lavani and Koli with mesmerizing music and rhythmic movements entertain the Maharashtrians.
  • Dhangri Gaja, Dindi, Kala and Tamasha are the folk dances that attach to the heart of the  people of this state.
  • Maharashtra won\'t complete without the mention of Natya Sangeet, numerous folk songs andits great saint poets.