About Maharashtra
Maharashtra, one of the wonderful states of India, situated at the north
centre of Indian peninsula and is bordered by the states of Karnataka,
Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. Maharashtra is rich in
its Cultural and geographical diversities. Being one of the main tourist
destinations of India, the state offers a lot to tourists such as numerous
mountains, scores of temples, forts, caves , beaches and other architectural
wonders. There are around 175 Forts in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra is a land of colourfull culture and customs.
Maharashtra's diversity of physical features and geography is reflected
in her people and culture. It is the centre of many religious and cultural
traditions. In Maharashtrian villages, life revolves around fairs and
festivals. Maharashtra is also a well known industrial state of India.
Commercially, Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur are the well developed cities.
It is advisable to plan your holidays in Maharashtra
according to the schedule of the fairs and festivals of the state to interact
and experience the people and life style of Maharashtra. Becoming a part
of Ganesh chathurthi festival would be a wonderful experience to the tourist.
The best time to travel to Maharashtra is between October and March. |