Maharashtra is the place which had a variety of
Destinations. Some of the destinations are for couples, some of this for Kids,
some of this for old peoples and some this are for Bachelors. But beside this
Maharashtra also had a variety of destinations for Family to enjoy their
vacations or holidays. This places have a wide attraction towards Tourist
peoples in India. Let’s see some of this most famous destionations in
Maharahtra.
1. MAHABALESHWAR:-
A hill town in the Western Ghats, apart from its
strawberries, Mahabaleshwar is also known for its numerous rivers, magnificent
cascades and majestic peaks. This hill station in Maharashtra is set amidst the
forest, waterfalls and beautiful lakes. This hill station is chilly and foggy
in the winters. Mount Malcolm, Holy Cross Church, Pratapgad Fort, Lodwick
Point, Artur’s Seat, and Babington Point are just a few among many places that
you can visit here. There is a lot for Nature Lovers as well, such as trekking.
It is one of the best Winter destinations in Maharashtra.
2. MATHERAN:-
The super scenic and beautiful hill station of Maharashtra
is situated at a distance of 108 kilometers from Mumbai. Matheran literally
means 'Mother of Jungle' Therefore its surrounding greenery beautifies its
name. Here you will get enchanted to see the pollution-free environment, the
fascinating scene, the cold air boom, the green valley full of flowing, the
flying clouds and the beautiful view of the mountains. Some of the beautiful
sights of Matheran where tourists are immersed in nature's temptations -
Charlotti Lake, Pemaster Park, Rambagh, Olympia Racecourse, Panorama Point,
Cathedral Park, Monkey Point etc.
3. KHANDALA:-
Maharashtra has two beautiful hill stations which are famous
all over the world due to its beautiful and attractive caves. Yes guys I am
talking about Khandala and Lonavala. Khandala comes first from Mumbai to Poona
and Lonavala comes first from Poona to Mumbai. Places to visit in
Khandala-Lonavla - carla caves, caves of Baja, Bedasa caves etc. Khandala is a
very quiet and small hill station due to its beauty and also due to its
surprising caves and artistic style artifacts. Lonnavala is the center of
tourist attraction because of its natural scenery and attractive caves.
4. LONAVALA:-
Located at just 5 kilometers from Khandala, another hill
station in Maharashtra is Lonavala. In western India, Lonavala is called the
district of lakes, which are Lonavala Lake, Tigak Lake, Monsoon Lake and Lake
Walvan Lake. Walvan Dam is a great picnic spot, especially on the Lake Walvan.
The country's renowned company, Tata has also built several lakes here, which
generate electricity.
5. ADLABS IMAGICA:-
Adlabs Imagica also known as the “ India’s Disneyland”. It
is located in Mumbai district of Maharashta. This is the largest theme park in
India. This place is spread in over a wide area of 300 acres and also a wide
adventurous water park and other activities. This is also the biggest water
park in Maharashtra. This is one the biggest mode of attraction in Maharashtra
for tourist peoples and their kids
6. SHANIWAR WADA:-
Shaniwar Wada is one of the oldest and famous Historical
monument in Pune district in Maharashtra. It was built by Bajirao I in the year
1730 AD. This monument was built as a dwelling of Peshwas. It is one of mode of
attraction in Maharashtra, which attracts people from other states and
countries in the world.
7. SIDDHAGIRI GRAMJIVAN MUSEUM:-
Siddhagiri Gramjivan museum also known as the Kaneri Math
located at Kaneri in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra. This is one of the
famous museum in Maharashtra. This museum displays the real life of the peoples
living the village or villagers. This museum was built around 1200 to 1300
years ago. This museum especially dedicated to lord Shiva. This museum is
spread over a vast area of about 7 acres. This museum was built by the
Siddhagiri Gurukul Foundation and was a dream of Mahatama Gandhi. This museum
provides a fully lush greenery
surrounding which attracts tourist peoples.
This is one of the attraction for the kids under 16 years which make
them to think and sometimes get amaze.
8. WATER KINGDOM:-
Water Kingdom is one of the biggest water park in
Maharashtra. This water park is located in Mumbai district of Maharashtra. This
is also the mode of a attraction for the kids under 16 years. This is the
Family-Friendly water park in Maharashtra. This water park has features like
Speedy slides, wave pools, lazy rivers and variety of water slides
9. H2O WATER-PARK:-
It is situated at a distance of 15 to 20 kms from Ellora. It is one of most
popular water-park in Maharashtra. Many of the visitor from district like
Aurangabad, Jalna, Beed, Pune, and neighbour district comes here at every
Holiday. You can make a one-day trip to this water-park to get relax and can
put your time in the company of Nature.
10. SINHAGAD:-
This place is situated at a distance of about 20 to 25 kms
from Pune district in Maharashtra. The name Sinhagad has its own meaning, ”THE
FORT OF LION”. Most of the old peoples says that this place is about 2000 years
old place but the history of this fort, till now, is not cleared. This fort had
witnessed a battle in the year 1671. From the top of the fort you can see the
Beautiful view of Sahydri , which attracts peoples to visit this place. This
place is located at Thoptewadi in Pune district of Maharashtra.
11. TAPOLA:-
Tapola is one of the famous tourism places in the state
which is popularly known as the satellite village of Mahabaleshwar. It is a
perfect destination for the Nature Lovers and is correctly called the Mini
Kashmir of Maharashtra.
12. GATEWAY OF INDIA:-
One of the most distinguished monument in Mumbai, The
Gateway of India was built in 1924. Now it has become a popular tourist hub in
the city. Located at Apollo Bunder Waterfront, the monument overlooks the
Arabian Sea in the most beautiful way.
13. SHIVNERI FORT:-
This place is known as the birth place of Chattrapati
Shvaji. This fort is located at Junnar in Pune district in Maharashtra. This is
one of the most famous and important fort in the period of Maratha Rule. This
Fort attracts a huge number of tourist peoples as it has a rich history and a
direct connection with Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
14. SHANIWAR WADA:-
Shaniwar Wada is one of the oldest and famous Historical
monument in Pune district in Maharashtra. It was built by Bajirao I in the year
1730 AD. This monument was built as a dwelling of Peshwas. It is one of mode of
attraction in Maharashtra, which attracts people from other states and
countries in the world.
15. ELEPHANT’S HEAD POINT:-
Elephant’s Head Point, also known as Needle’s Point, lies
atbthe extreme end of the mountain range beyond Lodwick Point. Resembling to
the Elephant’s Head, this extended ridge is the most popular tourist spot in
Mahabaleshwar that offers the stunning views of the Sahyadri mountain range.
16. VENNA LAKE:-
The Venna Lake of Maharashtra, formerly built by Shri Appasaheb Maharaja of Satara in the year 1942
claims to be one of the famous tourist spots. It gives a scenic beauty which
make visitor relax and fresh of mind. This makes an attraction towards
Mahabaleshwar to tourist.
17. ELLORA CAVES:-
The Buddhist religion have contributed many things to make
this world beautiful and healthy. This is one of the Buddhist contribution to
the Maharashtra which had its significance in all over the world. This is an
UNESCO World Heritage site in the Aurangabad district. This is one of the
largest rocK-cut Cave in the world. This features Buddhist, Jain and Hindu
monuments and artworks from the period 600-1000 CE
18. MHAISMAL:-
Mhaismal situated at a of 20 to 30 kms from the city and which is a popular hill
station of Maharashtra. It gives a scenic beauty and relaxes the mind of
visitor. There are 3 main point which makes attraction towards visitor. The top
point is known as umbrella point which gives a scenic beauty of the whole district
of Aurangabad.
19. BIBI-KA-MAQBARA:-
Bibi ka Maqbara is one of the “7 wonders of Maharashtra”.
This tomb is located in the Aurangabad city(district) of Maharashtra. This is
also known as the Dakkhani Taj (Taj of Deccan) in Maharashtra. This tomb is
built by the Mughal King Aurangzeb in year 1660. Aurangzeb built this tomb in the memory of
his first wife Dilras Banu Begum.
20. DAULATABAD FORT:-
This fort is located at a distance of about 15 kms from the
Aurangabad city. This is one of the ‘7 wonders of Maharashtra’ which has its
own great Historical significance. This fort is also known as the “Deogiri
Fort”. This fort is fully covered with a
greenery scene which makes attraction towards tourist peoples.
21. BUDDHA VIHAR:-
A newly build Buddha Vihar(where monks live) is also makes
an attraction towards the people from other states and country. It is situated
at a distance of about 25 kms from Aurangabad. This Buddha Vihar is built fully
in Thailand and Japan Style which makes the local people more proud and make
attraction towards foreign peoples.
22. SHAHU PALACE(NEW PALACE):-
The Shahu Palace is also known as the New Palace, this is
because this palace is the residence of the Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj and his
family. This palace was built during the period 1877-1885 with a awesome
architectural work. There is artwork on every glass of this palace having
paintings of the events of Chhatrapati Shivaji’s life. This palace is one of
the tourist attraction in Maharashtra.
This is also known as the New Palace Museum having all the monuments,
things and clothes of Shahu Maharaj and the real statue of the animals killed
by the Shahu Maharaj.
23. RANKALA LAKE:-
This is one of the historic lake in Maharashtra as this lake
is built by the chhatrapatis of Kolhapur. This lake is situated in the west
side of Mahalaxmi Temple, Kolhapur. This is one of the mode of attraction in
Maharashtra as many peoples in Maharashtra enjoy there weekends at this place.
Most of the old peoples says that this lake is directly connected to a well in
Panhala fort in Kolhapur. Recently, the Muncipal Corporation of Kolhapur
district built a “Padpath Udyan” for the peoples to enjoy their free time with
a lakeside view walk.
24. ELEPHANTA CAVES:-
An UNESCO World Heritage Site, Elephanta caves is a specimen
of rock cut art and architecture from the times of medieval India. It is an
island and is located at a distance of 11 km from the city of Mumbai. It also
provides an amazing view of the Mumbai Skyline.
25. NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART:-
Situated in Colaba, Southern Mumbai, the National Gallery of
Modern Art was established in 1996, with an objective to promote modern trends
in the Indian culture. Initially a concert
venue, the structure was later converted into an art gallery in 1954.
26. WET N JOY WATER PARK:-
The Wet N Joy Water Park is located in Lonavala near to
Mumbai and Pune Districts in Maharshtra. This is one the well maintained water
park in Maharashtra. This is also a mode of attraction for the tourist peoples
and for their kids. This water park is situated in the fully greenery area
around it. This water park features serpentine slides, wave pool and tube
rivers, and eateries.
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