Maharashtra
is a state summed up with grand experiences in terms of tourism. Its grandness
is justified in terms of its large size, rich heritage, endowed natural wealth
and other tourist attractions. Highly balanced on tourist infrastructure,
Maharashtra hosts the largest number of foreign tourist arrivals in India as
well.
There are
many reasons why tourism is such a popular activity here. The presence of its
capital Mumbai, stone heritage, beaches, harbours, hill stations and pilgrimage
experiences make it high on tourist potentials. The first attraction of
Maharashtra is definitely Mumbai. The largest and the most populous city, the
metropolitan Mumbai is also the commercial and financial capital of India. The
city has an incredible charm that lures every traveller. Thanks to its bustling
and evolving culture that makes Maharashtra a lively and exciting city.
A visit to
Mumbai leaves a visitor with vivid impressions. Here, they get to experience
the glitz and glamour of Bollywood’s showbiz, a rich array of Victorian
buildings, the seaside enjoyment on the Juhu Beach, or the maze of alleyways
and lively streets in the city.
But there’s
more to Maharashtra than just Mumbai. As the tourists go beyond this port
capital, they get to see an awe-inspiring tryst with history. Yes, here we are
talking about the renowned cave temples and monasteries of Ajanta and Ellora.
Cave temples are an important part of Maharashtra’s heritage. Belonging to the
2nd century BC era, these cave temples are carved out of the formidable
Sahyadri Mountain Range as monastic shelters for monks of different religions.
The cave
temples here possess an extraordinary appeal and fascination. May be this is
the prominent reason why the Ajanta and
Ellora caves are even recognized as the UNESCO world heritage sites.
Aurangabad,
the next travel destination offers equally exciting travel opportunities.
Replete with monumental Mughal heritage, Aurangabad has some fascinating
monuments like Bibi-ka-Maqbara (replicating Taj Mahal), Panchakki, Daulatabad Fort, Aurangabad
caves, etc. The city also serves as a base for exploring the World Heritage
Sites of Ellora and Ajanta. More to Maharashtra can be experienced while
visiting this grand destination full of incredible surprises.
