Top 10 Popular Tourist Places In Maharashtra you should visit

Maharashtra, the land of everything unlimited, proudly showcases many of Indias iconic attractions. The state larger than the other states in India has rich history as it proudly narrate the stories of its mighty rulers. It is a wealthy state and contributes 25% in the industrial output of the country. Since it is one among the most developed states in India, it is well connected to the whole of India via seaways, roadways, railways and airways. Boasting together the thriving cities and ruined forts, ancient temples, hill stations etc., Maharashtra has something for everyone. Theres also a lot more that will surely grab the attention. Just read on this guide and know about the popular tourist places In Maharashtra that youll surely visit after reading this.

Alibag  

Just 100 kilometers away from Mumbai, Alibag or Alibaug, is a popular weekend getway for people. Alibag is a subdivision in the Raigad district and is famous for having beaches, coconut groves and a calm weather. Apart from the beaches there are many temples in Alibag that are a place of interest for the tourists as well as locals. If you do not want to exhaust yourself then a stroll amidst the dense coconut groves will be relaxing.

Matheran

 

Untouched by the hustle and bustle of city, Matheran is a small hill station that offers picturesque and a refreshing background of green hills. Matheran is an eco-sensitive region and has no vehicles zooming around in its area thus, the calmness is tranquil here. Louisa point, Echo point, Charlotte Lake and honeymoon hill are the points that one should visit for an enthralling experience.

Kolhapur

Kolhapur is a city located in the basin of river Panchganga and got its name after the demon Kolhasur who was slayed by Goddess Lakshmi. Kolhapur is widely famous for its footwear, jewellery and spicy cuisines. The Kolhapuri footwear is made up of leather and wood. Saaj is an antique type of Kolhapuri jewellery and the spicy cuisines are dominated by the Maharashtrian style of cooking. Other attractions of Kolhapur are the temples built in the area.

Panchgani

Panchgani located in the scenic Sahayadri hills. The lush green 5 hills that shroud the area collectively are known as Panchgani. With the hills on one side and plains on the other make a breath taking scenery. Apart from the natural beauty, Panchgani also has some places like Sydney point, Parsi point, Rajpuri caves and exotic strawberry farms where an annual strawberry fest takes place every year in summers.

Ratnagiri

Ratnagiri is a travelers dream come true destination that is blessed with majestic hills of Sahayadri range and virgin beaches on the shores of Arabian Sea. Ratnagiri is touristy as it has hot water springs, forest and famous monuments. The Alphonso is USP of Ratnagiri because majority of alphonsos is exported to other states of India. The temples and forts in Ratnagiri are its major attractions.

Chikhaldara

Chikhaldara is a hill station that is featured in the epic Mahabharata. It got its name after the Pandava Bhim killed a demon Keechak in a herculean battle and threw him in this valley. Chikhaldara is blessed with a rich flora and fauna, viewpoints, waterfalls and lakes that makes it an ultimate destination for enjoying a weekend holiday and picnic. The scenic beauty of the place can be witnessed from Hurricane point and Devi point.

Thane

Bounded by the Parsik hill ranges on its east and west, Thane is a district in Konkan division of Maharashtra. It is popularly known as the city of lakes as there are many lakes present in Thane and most popular one is Masunda Talab because the visitors get to enjoy water sports like boating and water scooters. The famous amusement park Essel World is also located in Thane and people in large numbers come here for spending a joyful weekend.

Jalgaon

Jalgaon is one of the largest cities in Maharashtra and is located on the northern Deccan Plateau. Jalgaon is famous as the banana capital of India as it contributes a major share in the wide scale production of bananas. On the other hand, Jalgaon is also known by the name of golden city as it is the largest jewellery market in Maharashtra due to abundance of gold mines.

Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai is acclaimed to be the twin city of Mumbai. It is the extended township of Mumbai that was planned to reduce the burden and growing population of the city. Located 29 kilometers away from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai is an attractive city with numerous locations to visit like Vashi, Belapur and Nerul. Also, it is the perfect holiday destination for tourists as if offers several mesmerizing views such as the rain tree marg, Kahrgar central park etc.

Igatpuri

Igatpuri is a hill town perched in the Western Ghats of the Sahayadri hills near Nashik. The place is blessed with the quaint beauty and is a haven for the nature lovers and adventure buffs. All the major destinations can be visited in a single day itinerary because they located very close to each other. Do not forget to visit the places of interest like Kalusbai peak, Camel valley, Bhatsa river valley, Tringalwadi fort and Ghatandevi Temple.

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