Maharashtra Tourism

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About Maharashtra Tourism

Lying in the western peninsular side of the country of India, Maharashtra is ranked second when it comes to counting the population of Indian states. Maharashtra tourism plays a significant role in contributing towards the economy of the state. With Arabian Sea bordering this Indian state, all the cities lying at its western region here are adorned with a breathtaking backdrop. The state is bordered by Karnataka as well as Goa in the southern side, Chhattisgarh and Telangana at the east, while in the northwestern region there’s the Indian union territory, named Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra are Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Mumbai, Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar, Pune, Rajmachi, Lonavala, Shirdi, Nashik, Matheran, etc are some of the places that makes Maharashtra tourism, famous all over the world. Maharashtra is very famous for its city called Mumbai and the Bollywood Industry. Also, the cuisine and culture of Maharashtra win hearts of millions of tourists who come to Maharashtra.

People and Culture in Maharashtra

To know more about Maharashtra, one should also try to understand the people here as well as the culture they follow. The Indian state of Maharashtra ranks second when the world’s most populous subnational entities are considered. Since the population is huge here, the cultural dynamics here are naturally prominent. Officially, the language spoken by the people of Maharashtra is Marathi and the dialect seems to be varying from one region to another. However, there’s a lot of influence from the neighboring states. You can even find that there are people who speak other languages like Kannada, Konkani, and Gujarati in some of the regions. One of the biggest reasons of the development of Maharashtra state tourism is its culture only. The people are quite welcoming and it is not difficult to break the ice with them.

Historical Significance of Maharashtra

This Indian state was under the rule of the Maurya Empire and this scenario takes you back to the 4th and 3rd centuries B.C.E. However, in 230 BCE, the state of Maharashtra was ruled under the Satavahana dynasty and this phase didn’t end before 400 years. After that, there were many empires and dynasties under which the state was ruled. The British Empire ruled the wester region of Maharashtra, which they considered as the Bombay Presidency. This presidency constituted the divisions of Nashik, Pune, and Konkan.

Festivals in Maharashtra:

Ganesh Chaturthi: Ganesha Chaturthi is one of the most popular festivals in Maharashtra which is celebrated by all the people including Bollywood celebrities with great pomp and show. People bring home eco-friendly Ganesha for around 9 days and then go for visarjan with great excitement. Tourism in Maharashtra makes great arrangements so that the tourists can also participate in this festival.

Nag Panchmi: This festival is celebrated on the 5th day of the holy month of Shravan when people offer prayers to Shesha Nag, known as the snake God. People on this day offer sweets and milk to snake and offer prayers to them. It is an important festival in Maharashtra.

Famous Food of Maharashtra

Bhel Puri: One of the famous foods in Maharashtra which is now popular even in northern India is bhel puri. The rice puffs sprinkled with tamarind chutney and vegetables makes for the perfect light snack. Bhelpuri can be seen at every street in Mumbai and also at the beaches and Chowpatty.

Vada Pav: Another popular dish in Maharashtra which is not only cheap but also tasty vada pav. People, rich or poor can be seen eating vada pav on the streets of Maharashtra. It is bread bun, inside which deep-fried potato is placed along with chutney topping.

Pav Bhaji: Pav Bhaji is another dish which is famous throughout Maharashtra. A mix of all the veggies served with bread called pav is so tempting that will make your lure for more and more. It is often served with onions and butter on the top.

Your trip to Maharashtra is surely going to be a memorable experience, enriched with historical, cultural, and social aspects of this Indian state. Make sure you cover all the famous attractions of this place in order to make it a productive as well as a comprehensively amazing travel experience.

Cities in Maharashtra

Lonavala

Mumbai

Shirdi

Pune

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Chhatrapati International Airport in Mumbai is considered to be one of the most prominent airports in India. This airport is linked to numerous cit

ies around the globe - some of them are New York, Singapore, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Delhi. There are other international airports in Maharashtra as well that are located in Pune and Nagpur. These airports too have a connection to the major cities of India. The domestic airports of Maharashtra are established in Mumbai, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Pune, and Nagpur. From these airports, taxi service can be easily availed.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is considered to be the major railway station in Maharashtra, as it is the headquarters of Indian Central Railways. Th

is railway station is linked to various cities in the country - Pune, Lucknow, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bangalore to name some. The cities, Nashik, Kolhapur, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Amravati, and Kolhapur to have major railway stations that are known for their connectivity. From here, you can take a cab to reach your destination.

The Indian state of Maharashtra is also connected to other cities via road. You can come via road from the cities like Delhi, Agra, Uttar Pradesh,

Jaipur, and Ahmedabad. You can also try out the intrastate and interstate bus services that are conveniently accessible. These buses are either government-owned or privately owned. The highways that can be taken or will come in the way are - NH6, NH9, NH 7, NH 3M, NH 13, NH17, and more.

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Vikas's 3 days trip to Maharashtra

awesome experience with travel triangle on time pick and awesome hospitality

Vikas Shelake Pune

Azizahmed's 3 days trip to Maharashtra

Very hot weather.....and couldn't complete Karla caves as three climbings of stairs in one day not possible

Azizahmed Shiraz Vijayapura

Aravind's 4 days trip to Maharashtra

It was a great experience to spend the vacation time with my family. Thanks much for the organizers to have a great itinerary and professional driver who took care of our needs. However, it would have been great if the organizers could have made some pro-active suggestions in few plans. For example: I had to tell them to include the ferry experience to Alibag from Mumbai as the initial plan they had made did not involve the ferry - but the on-road trip to Alibag. These small things matter.

Aravind Gopalakrishna Bangalore

Dr's 4 days trip to Maharashtra

Very nice experience with himani mam and team... Nice trip with family and enjoyed a lot Driver Mr Arshad bhai was very polite and co operative...he was family with us in the whole tour.. Even place where we stayed was very pleasant and lovely....over all experience very nice....thank u travel triangle.. Veena lake mahabaleshwar...very nice place

Dr Mayuri Pune

Sriram's 4 days trip to Maharashtra

Over all travel experience was very good. But hotel room size in Pune is not small.

Sriram Kv Bengaluru

Tarun's 3 days trip to Maharashtra

Our recent vacation planned through TravelTriangle had its highs and lows, with Agent Gaurav Sharma shining bright amidst some disappointments. Firstly, let me highlight the commendable service provided by Gaurav Sharma. He meticulously organized our trip to Lonavala, Khandal, Panchgani, and Mahabaleshwar, ensuring our preferences were met and our journey smooth. Gaurav's dedication to customer satisfaction was evident through his regular follow-ups and genuine concern for our well-being throughout the trip. However, our experience with the hotel in Lonavala, Aureole Mrida - A Boutique Hotel, was far from satisfactory. The initial room assigned to us was plagued with issues – from a leaking washbasin to an overall foul odor. Gaurav promptly intervened, helping us relocate to a better room. Yet, the disappointment persisted as the breakfast served the next morning was below par, with stale breads being served, much to our dismay. The unapproachable and indifferent attitude of the hotel staff further added to our dissatisfaction. I strongly advise against choosing this hotel, and I hope TravelTriangle takes note of this feedback seriously. Thankfully, our experience improved drastically upon reaching Panchgani. The Blizzard Resort not only offered a beautiful setting but also boasted a team of helpful and cooperative staff. From delicious food to impeccable hygiene standards, every aspect of our stay was delightful. Special mention to Prashant and Abhishek, who went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. The opportunity to pluck strawberries from the nearby farm added an extra charm to our stay. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area. In conclusion, while our journey with TravelTriangle was marked by highs and lows, Gaurav Sharma's exceptional service and the delightful experience at Blizzard Resort salvaged our vacation. However, attention must be paid to addressing the shortcomings encountered, particularly with hotel selections, to ensure a consistently satisfying experience for travelers.

Tarun Solanki Ahmedabad

Anju's 5 days trip to Maharashtra

Good things: 1.) The good part for this booking was the co-ordination and customization provided by Himani madam. Very polite behaviour and hear out customer s very well. 2.) Itineary desinged according to requirements so able to cover the whole itineary. Average things: 1.) Trip was booked well in advanced, but driver and cab details were not even shared 10 hours before start of trip. We clearly told at time of advanced booking that New model of Innova is required, but at the very end moment they provide very old model of Innova which was not comfortable, basic radio/FM was not working. 2.) Driver behavior was un-friendly. He was not at all aware of our route and itineary. We guided him the whole journey through Google location on our phone. Good part somehow, we were able to cover full itineary. 3.) Hotels for Pune, Aurangabad and Ahmednagar were very good but in the end the hotel boooked at Nashik provided the worst experince. Basic facility provided in room were not working but anyways with good support provided by Himani madam, things got managed.

Anju Agarwal Pune

Nicks's 5 days trip to Maharashtra

For this trip anyways I suggested hotels to travel triangle and hotels were good. Travel triangle can take my suggestion to recommend Windmill to other customers. Staying in Windmill executive suite was too comfortable and luxurious.

Nicks Ds Chendke Pune

Vaibhav's 7 days trip to Maharashtra

Amazing hotels and cab service! Excellent experience! Kudos to BackToHolidays and TravelTriangle!!

Vaibhav Sharma New delhi

Nirmeetpadhy's 7 days trip to Maharashtra

This is my 6th trip with travel triangle and by far the worst trip ever. The cab and the driver were too old to ride. The hotels were good in shirdi and aurangabad, but the worst hotel I have ever experienced in lonavala and mumbai. The cab was very annoyingly calling the driver repeatedly 5 to 7 times a day asking him to take shortcuts in the lonely roads at the night time, which is not at all safe for a family ride. I would request you, don't ever give such bad experience in a family trip.

Nirmeetpadhy Brahmapur

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There are 10 popular foods in the state of Maharashtra that are loved by locals as well as tourists are Vada Pav, Misal Pav, Sabudana Khichdi, Rassa, Aamti, Bharli Vangi, Poha, Pithla Bhakri, Shrikhand, Puran Poli.

Yes, it is one of the safest cities in the country for the females who want to travel alone. However, it is the traveler’s responsibility to keep some safety measures in mind and stay cautious, especially when out in the night.

There are a total of 11 metro stations in the city. Considering the perpetual traffic jams and heavy population of the city, using the metro to commute is highly suggested.

5 rivers are there in Pune, namely Dev, Pawana, Ram, Mutha, and Mula. the river Mutha has 2 tributaries - Moshi and Ambi.

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