Monday, January 17, 2011

Maharashtra Tourism

                                           

Maharashtra the third largest state of India is known for its colorful festivals, mesmerizing beauty and warm heated people. Every year a large number of travelers from different parts of the world visit this state to experience the rich traditional heritage of this land.

City Tour:
The cities of this amazing state are known world wide for their lively and appealing presence. They are a perfect blend of the modern ethics and the ancient traditional values. They are a true reflection of the cultural heritage of this state. Mumbai the capital city of Maharashtra is one of the most popular cities of India. It is said that this city never sleeps. Apart from Mumbai one can also visit Pune, Nagpur, Amravati, Thane, Nashik and Aurangabad etc.

Pilgrimage Tour:
The state of Maharashtra has some of the most visited and most famous pilgrim centers of India. There are many temples, churches and mosques located here. Every year thousands of devotees from different parts of the world visit these centers to seek the blessings of the God. Shirdi, Siddhivinayak temple, Mahalakshmi temple, Shani Shinganapur, Haji Ali Dargah and Cathedral Church of St Thomas are  some of the well known pilgrim centers of this state.

Beach Tour:
The beaches of Maharashtra are very popular among the holiday-makers visiting this state. This coastal state has some really wonderful beaches that are ideal for family vacations and picnics. These beaches are quite beautiful and very different from the other beaches of India. While in this state one can visit Juhu, Chowpatty, Madh island, Bassein, Dahanu Bordi, Ganapatipule, Harnai and Tarkali and other beaches.

Hill Stations Tour:
The calm and serene atmosphere of the hill stations of Maharashtra offer the travelers a very relaxing break from the crowded cities. The cool wind and the lush green valleys are the best places to spend memorable holidays here. Lonavla, Khandala, Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Panhala and Amboli are some of the most famous hill stations of this state.

Wildlife Tour:
Experience the rich wild world of India while visiting the state of Maharashtra. This state has a wide variety of flora and fauna and is like a paradise for the wildlife enthusiasts. Melghat tiger reserve, Nagzira wildlife sanctuary, Dajipur Bison sanctuary and Tadoba national park are the perfect destinations to see different species of animals and birds in their natural habitat.

Historical Tour:
If you are interested in knowing the wealthy ancient past of Maharashtra then a visit to the various historical monuments located here is a must. They are the living example of the traditional past of this state. Most of these historical monuments are located in Mumbai and the rest in other cities. Ajanta and Ellora caves, Elephanta caves, Shivaji Terminus, Gateway of India, Churchgate, Bassein fort etc are some popular monuments located here.

Adventure Tour:
Try your hands at some really spine chilling and thrilling adventure sports while visiting Maharashtra. Test your endurance and feel the adrenalin rush in your body. This state has a lot of options for the adventure enthusiasts. Here the tourists can try rock climbing, trekking, different water sports, sailing, para gliding or they can also go on an adventurous wildlife safari.

Spend some really thrilling, adventurous and memorable holidays while traveling the colorful and amazing state of Maharashtra.

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