Maharashtra Travel information

 

Maharashtra Travel Information...

Maharashtra is one of the most industrialized states of India, it occupies the western and central parts of the country and extends over the Sahyadri mountains; a vast stretch of 720 kilometers of the Arabian sea coast providing it a beautiful backdrop. The present state of Maharashtra was formed on May 1, 1960 on uni-lingual principle by carving it out of the erstwhile Mumbai state, which included the predominantly Marathi-speaking areas as the former princely state of Hyderabad as well as the Central Provinces and Berar

Opening some of the most enduring chapters of Indian civilization, Maharashtra offers a wide range of tourist attractions to choose from. Starting from Mumbai, the largest metropolis in India and also its financial capital to Ajanta and Ellora to Mahabaleshwar to Pune to Aurangabad to Lonavala, the state of Maharashtra makes its impression on the mind and soul of the visitors strongly. Other destinations are Aurangabad, Khandala, Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, Matheran, Mumbai, Nasik, Pune, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Shirdi, Ganapatipule, Karla Caves etc.

Maharashtra is a state, which is known for its higher educational institutions. Mumbai is the best place to have a better education in any field. Apart from Mumbai the state has a number of famous institutes in other places like Thane, Nasik, Pune ,Nagpur, Aurangabad, Sangli, Vasai, Jalgaon, Dombivli, Kolhapur and Karad districts.

The state is equally good for the fields like engineering, medical, management and other professional course. There are large numbers of institutes for the above fields. The State of Maharashtra has 39 Universities spread across 31 districts. These universities are either central, state or deemed universities.

Maharashtra is the 3rd largest and one of the most populated states in India. Bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, it is a favoured destination for travel enthusiasts. Besides its world-famous entertainment industry, the state is also known for its delectable taste palate, rich culture, festivities, etc.

Natural beauty

·         Western Ghats: A UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes parts of Maharashtra.

·         Tiger reserves and national parks: Maharashtra has six national parks and six tiger reserves.

·         Climate: Maharashtra has a tropical monsoon climate with rich forests.