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Maharashtra is one of the most prominent states in the country of India. The beautiful state is surrounded by the sparkling blue waters of the Arabian Sea to the west. The state exhibits diversity in its varied culture and tradition. The enchanting cities of the state contribute a lot to add in the tourist destinations in Maharashtra. Earlier called as Bombay, Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra. The city represents a distinct cosmopolitan culture and is famous for its marvelous tourist places. Elephanta caves, Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Prince Charles Museum and Juhu beach are some of the important tourist sites in the otherwise bustling city of Mumbai.
Pune, also known as Punyanagari has many tourist destinations in Maharashtra. The beautiful city has a number of well known tourist attractions like Aga Khan's Palace, Sinhagad Fort, Bund Garden, Chaturshringi shrine, Film and television Institute, Saras Baug and Dagru Sheth Temple.
Nashik is a charming city of Maharashtra located on the bank of River Godavari. Sita Gufaa, Kalaram shrine, Panchavati, Ganga Ghat, Phalke Smarak, Pandavaleni, Veda Mandir, Jain Mandir, Muktidham, Chambharlena, Bhaktidham and Suryanandan Shrine are some of the exclusive tourist destinations in Maharashtra located in Nashik.
Shirdi is located at a distance of a few kilometers from Nashik. The city is devoted to the shaman saint Sai Baba of the bygone era. Shirdi is one of the most revered places in India. Some other exclusive destinations worth visiting include Khandoba Shrine, Shani Mandir, the Changtdev Maharaja Memorial, Gursthan also called as Khandoba Shrine, and Sakori Ashram.
The tourist destinations in Maharashtra are incomplete without taking into account the quaint hill station of Mahabaleshwar. This enchanting hill station is located at a height of 1372m. The popular tourist spots in Mahabaleshwar include Connaught Peak, Wilson Point, Gaolani Point, Arthur's Seat, Baghdad Point, Fitzgerald point, Panchagani Point and dazzling Lake Vena.
Matheran in Maharashtra is a verdant hill station with a spectacular view of the mountainside. Echo Point, One Tree Hill, Mount Berry, Monkey Point, Rambaug Point, Charlotte Lake, Panorama Point, Porcupine Point and Olympia Racecourse are some of the major attractions in Matheran. Kolhapur is city which has religious significance. With numerous shrines like the Mahalaxmi Ambabai, Shalini Palace, Vitthal Shrine, Kaner Math, Bahubali, Khindrapur, Kashi Vishveshwara Shrine, Tryamboli, Nagar Vachan Mandir and Katyani Devi, the city is thronged by many devotees annually.
The tourist destinations in Maharashtra also include numerous wildlife sanctuaries like the Melghat tiger reserve, Nagzira wild life sanctuary, Navegaon forest resort, Dajipur bison sanctuary, Tadoba National Park, Karnala bird sanctuary and Salim bird sanctuary are some of the enthralling sanctuaries present in the state. Maharashtra with its long coastline offers numerous beaches to enjoy and relax. Marine Drive-Chawpatty, Madh Island, Ganpatipule beach, Murud - Janjira, Baseein, Dahanu-Boradi beaches, Harnaiu beach are some of the exotic beaches in the state.
All these marvelous tourist destinations in Maharashtra will make your journey an unforgettable and pleasurable experience.
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