Maharashtra is one of the largest states in India, both in terms of population
and area. Its booming capital Mumbai, makes it not only one of the most important
states economically, but also a major gateway for overseas visitors. The first
well known rulers of Maharashtra were the Satavahanas (230 BC to 225 AD), who
were the creators of Maharashtra, and have left a plethora of literary, epigraphic,
artistic and archaeological evidence. The Maharashtrians' love for art and culture
is quite evident in their intense interest in drama.
Maharashtra, a state where a millennium of culture weaves a tapestry of myriad
charms. The spiritual solace of centuries. The sylvan serenity of the countryside.
The stillness of a thicket disturbed only by a tiger flashing past, or the symphony
of tradition from its varied population. All abound in a unique togetherness.
In Maharashtra, a state as vivid as vivacious.
Places of Interest in Maharashtra:
Mumbai was given by Portuguese as dowry to Charles II of England when he married
Catherine. The group of seven island was leased to the East India Company who
offered freedom of business and religion to persons who came and settled here.
Initially a few Parsis and Gujarati came but soon a sizeable population began
to thrive here.
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Museums in Maharashtra: Nehru
Science Center, Bombay Natural History Society, Heras Institute of Indian History
& Culture, Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, Jehangir Nicholson Museum
of Modern Art, Bharata Itihasa Samshodhak Mandal, Raja Dinker Kelkar Museum.
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Maharashtra Beaches & Sea Forts:
Maharastra is the perfect place to start on an enlightening tour. No other coasting
India offers you such a vast choice of majestic forts like khanderi, Undheri,
Malvani, Goa, Murud, Sindhudurg and Suvarnadurg.
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Hill Resorts of Maharashtra:
The geography of Maharastra, the great state, shows evidence of being wrought
by a divine hand. Running north to south, throughout its length are the steeply
rising Western Ghats. The foot-hills, sometimes approaching the seashore and
sometimes withdrawing 40 or 50 kms. away, seem to be playing an eternal game
with the Arabian sea.
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How to Reach Maharashtra:
By Air: There is an extensive network of flights from Mumbai's Sahar
(international) and Santa Cruz (domestic) airports. There are domestic
flights to all the major cities of the country.
By Rail: Mumbai has trains connecting it to all important cities in India.
Intra city trains in Mumbai are very good, and are the cheapest and fastest
way to move around in Mumbai.
By Road: Mumbai is well connected to all the cities in Maharashtra by
bus. Intra city bus services are also very good
