ABOUT MAHARASHTRA:-
Maharashtra state spanning west-central India, is best known for its fast-paced capital, Mumbai (formerly Bombay). This sprawling metropolis is the seat of the Bollywood film industry. It’s also famed for sites like the British Raj-era Gateway of India monument and the cave temples at nearby Elephanta Island. To the south is the rustic, beach-lined Konkan coast, and its temple town of Ganpatipule.
Maharashtra attracts many tourists from different states and foreigners too and is the most visited state by domestic tourists in country in 2010. Aurangabad is the tourism capital of Maharashtra.
Major urban centers include : Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Nanded and Nagpur.
Area:307,713 km²
Founded: May 1, 1960
Capital: Mumbai
Population: 114.2 million (2012)
Government body: Government of Maharashtra
LONAVALA:-
Lonavala is a hill station surrounded by green valleys in western India near Mumbai. The Karla Caves and the Bhaja Caves are ancient Buddhist shrines carved out of the rock. They feature massive pillars and intricate relief sculptures. South of the Bhaja Caves sits the imposing Lohagad Fort, with its 4 gates. West of here is Bhushi Dam, where water overflows onto a set of steps during rainy season.
Elevation: 624 m
Area: 38 km²
Getting there: 1 h 10 min flight, around ₹ 11,260. View flights
Weather: 30°C, Wind NE at 5 km/h, 47% Humidity
Maharashtra state spanning west-central India, is best known for its fast-paced capital, Mumbai (formerly Bombay). This sprawling metropolis is the seat of the Bollywood film industry. It’s also famed for sites like the British Raj-era Gateway of India monument and the cave temples at nearby Elephanta Island. To the south is the rustic, beach-lined Konkan coast, and its temple town of Ganpatipule.
Maharashtra attracts many tourists from different states and foreigners too and is the most visited state by domestic tourists in country in 2010. Aurangabad is the tourism capital of Maharashtra.
Major urban centers include : Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Nanded and Nagpur.
Area:307,713 km²
Founded: May 1, 1960
Capital: Mumbai
Population: 114.2 million (2012)
Government body: Government of Maharashtra
LONAVALA:-
Lonavala is a hill station surrounded by green valleys in western India near Mumbai. The Karla Caves and the Bhaja Caves are ancient Buddhist shrines carved out of the rock. They feature massive pillars and intricate relief sculptures. South of the Bhaja Caves sits the imposing Lohagad Fort, with its 4 gates. West of here is Bhushi Dam, where water overflows onto a set of steps during rainy season.
Elevation: 624 m
Area: 38 km²
Getting there: 1 h 10 min flight, around ₹ 11,260. View flights
Weather: 30°C, Wind NE at 5 km/h, 47% Humidity
Shirdi:-
Shirdi is a town and falls under the jurisdiction of municipal council popularly known as Shirdi Nagar Panchayat, located in Rahata Taluka (Sub-division) in Ahmednagar District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is accessible via the Ahmednagar - Manmad State Highway No.10, approximately 83 km from Ahmednagar and 15 km from Kopargaon. It is located 185 km east of the Western Seashore line (the Ahmednagar - Manmad road), which is a very busy route. Shirdi is best known as the late 19th century home of the popular guru Shirdi Sai Baba.It is one of the richest temple organisations.
Shirdi is located approximately 296 km from Mumbai, capital of Maharashtra in India. It is called the Land of Sai. The closest and most highly connected city from Shirdi is Ahmednagar city
Elevation: 504 m
Weather: 33°C, Wind SE at 5 km/h, 34% Humidity
Population: 36,004 (2011)
Mahabaleshwar:-
Mahabaleshwar is a hill station in India's forested Western Ghats range, south of Mumbai. It features several elevated viewing points, such as Arthur’s Seat. West of here is centuries-old Pratapgad Fort, perched atop a mountain spur. East, Lingmala Waterfall tumbles off a sheer cliff. Colorful boats dot Venna Lake, while 5 rivers meet at Panch Ganga Temple to the north.
Located about 120 km (75 mi) southwest of Pune and 285 km (177 mi) from Mumbai, Mahabaleshwar is a vast plateau measuring 150 km2 (58 sq mi), bound by valleys on all sides. It reaches a height of 1,439 m (4,721 ft) at its highest peak above sea level, known as Wilson/Sunrise Point.
Mahabaleshwar comprises three villages: Malcolm Peth, Old "Kshetra" Mahabaleshwar and part of the Shindola village.
Mahabaleshwar is located at 17.9237°N 73.6586°E.It has an average elevation of 1,353 metres (4,439 ft).
Elevation: 1,353 m
Area: 137.2 km²
Weather: 27°C, Wind SE at 5 km/h, 49% Humidity
Population: 12,737 (2011)
AURANGABAD:-
Aurangabad is a city in the district of Maharashtra state in India. Aurangabad ("Aurang City") is named after the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The city is a tourism hub, surrounded by many historical monuments, including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as Bibi Ka Maqbara.
The administrative headquarters of the Aurangabad Division or Marathwada region, Aurangabad is titled "The City of Gates" and the strong presence of these can be felt as one drives through the city. Aurangabad is Tourism Capital of Maharashtra
Area: 219 km²
Getting there: 5 h 25 min flight, around ₹ 10,055. View flights
Weather: 36°C, Wind S at 5 km/h, 20% Humidity
Population: 873,311 (2001) UNdata
Named for: Aurangzeb
Aurangabad Caves |
Ajanta Caves
Khandala is located at one (top) end the Bhor Ghat, a major ghat (meaning valley in Marathi) on the road link between the Deccan Plateau and the Konkan plain. The ghat carries an extensive amount of road and rail traffic.The Mumbai-Pune Expressway high way, the main link between the major cities of Mumbai and Pune, passes through Khandala location only..
Due to the ease of accessibility from nearby cities, Khandala is a common area for hiking. One destination is the nearby peak of Duke's Nose, which offers a panoramic view of Khandala and the Bhor Ghat.
The route near Khandala sunset point and khopoli has been there since centuries used to connect the coastal cities like Sopara to Pune. The transport from base of khopoli was by carts both hand pulled and horse drawn, which was tarred during British time somewhere in 1840.
KHANDALA:-
Khandala is a hill station in the Western Ghats in the state of Maharashtra, India, about 3 kilometres from Lonavala and 7 kilometres from Karjat.
Due to the ease of accessibility from nearby cities, Khandala is a common area for hiking. One destination is the nearby peak of Duke's Nose, which offers a panoramic view of Khandala and the Bhor Ghat.
The route near Khandala sunset point and khopoli has been there since centuries used to connect the coastal cities like Sopara to Pune. The transport from base of khopoli was by carts both hand pulled and horse drawn, which was tarred during British time somewhere in 1840.
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| Rajmachi Fort Lonavala and Khandala |
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