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Around Mahabaleshwar
n and Out. back to the 2nd BC, Maharashtra
has a number of Caves, which
Traveling in Maharashtra depict amazing architecture and
can be quite the experience are even compared to the
.There are quite a few places structures today.
within the state that the
residents themselves are not Among them Ajanta and Ellora
aware of. caves stands out, as the
formation of these caves can be
To start with, some of forts that called as one of Maharashtra’s
should not be missed out while and probably even India’s
traveling the Great State greatest events which took 600
include,Raigarh , This was the years to complete. These caves
capital of the State’s greatest showcase an artistic collage of
Leader ,Shivaji .This was where sculptures influenced mainly by
he was crowned and the same place Buddhist, Hindu and Jain culture.
where he died. At 210kms south of It is recommended that you stay
Mumbai ,and spread out at at Aurangabad as there are daily
5.12sqkms ,the forts architecture services from here to these
was focused on making sure that caves.
it was easily accessible to his
associates , whereas it making it The Elephanta caves, is another
impossible for his enemies. masterpiece which could really
add to your trip. This 7th
Some of the other forts you might century marvel can be visited by
want to visit include, ferry which is conducted
Pratapgarh, Lohagarh, Kulaba, everyday, except Monday from The
Ajinkyatara, Ahmadnagar forts. Gateway of India.
Home to many of the monks dating 145 kms from Mumbai, Bordi
Dahanu, in the Thane district, is which is considered as the Queen
a beach that stretches 17kms and of the hill station, stands out
is considered as an important at an altitude of 4500 feet.
place of worship by the Apart from its beautiful
Zoharastrians. It is known for a landscapes, it provides tourists
temple that houses their sacred with a chance to experience
fire which is said to have been nature at its best. Boating and
kept alive for about 1000 yrs fishing at Venna lake, horse
now.Along the Konkan Coast, 375 riding, Golf, Polo are some of
kms south of Mumbai, Ganapatipule the attractions here
is a spectacular beach that holds .Mahabaleshwar is also known for
the self originated temple of its Strawberries, Jams, Leather
Swayambhu Ganesh, which is visted and Tribal jewelry, which makes
by thousands every year. There shopping here special. It’s easy
are many more beaches along the to get here by either public
coast of Maharashtra which are of transport or on your own and
historical importance; some of accommodation is available in
those are Mandwa and Kihim plenty.Panchgani not too far away
12miles from Alibaug. Marve, from Mahabaleshwar, is another
Manori and Gorai is located about gorgeous hill station apart from
40 kms by road from Mumbai and Matheran, Amboli, Malshej Ghat
Tarkarli, 546 kms south of Mumbai and Chikhaldara Hills.
has one of the clearest beaches
you can find in India.
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