Located in the northern center of peninsular India, Maharashtra is surrounded by the Arabian sea in the west, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh on the north, Madhya Pradesh in the east and Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh on the south. Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra, which derives its name from the Goddess Mumba Devi. Tourism
Maharashtra has lot to offer to the tourists. The places of attraction includes Beaches, Caves, Forts, Hill stations, Sanctuaries & Shrines and also, the World Heritage Sites like Ajanta Ellora, Elephanta Caves and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.
Weather
The climate of Maharashtra is moderate and can be divided in three major seasons Summer (March to June), Monsoon (July to September) and Winter (October to February). The summers and rainy seasons are warm while winters are cool. The temperature varies between 16°C and 35°C
Places of Tourist Interest
Major Cities : Alibag Murud Janjira, Aurangabad Ajanta Ellora, Kolhapur, Lonavala & Khandala, Mumbai, Mahabaleshwar, Matheran, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Panchgani, Pune, Ratnagiri, Ganpatipule, Sindhudurg, Shirdi and Solapur are major destinations. Beaches : Discover the real Maharashtra while you soak up the sun on the beaches. Maharashtra's 720 km long stretch with the Arabian Sea extends from Dahanu and Bordi in the north up to Goa proceeding southwards. Caves : Be it the paintings in the Ajanta caves or the sculpture of the Ellora caves, or the divine presence in the Elephanta caves, the tourists have always and will always continue to be spellbound. Forts : The 350odd forts of Maharashtra stand as silent sentinels to the history. Most of the forts in Maharashtra whether up in the hills or near the seas are associated with Shivajithe great Maratha warrior and an equally great fort builder. Festivals & Events
Maharashtra is the center of many religious and cultural traditions. Infact the life in many Maharashtrian villages, revolves around fairs and festivals. Some of the major festivals of Maharashtra are Buddha Purnima, Dussehra and Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gokul Ashtami, Gudhi Padwa, Holi, Mahavir Jayanti, Makar Sankranti, Nag Panchami, Narali Poornima and Raksha Bandhan.
When to Go
The best time to visit Maharashtra is November to February. Interesting Fact
The capital of Maharashtra, Mumbai is home to the world's biggest cinema industry, popularly known as Bollywood.
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