6 Most Popular Visiting Places in Maharashtra
6 Most Popular Visiting Places in Maharashtra
Maharashtra has a history, culture, beaches, wildlife, and mountains, making it one of India’s most visited states.
Here are the most popular visiting places in Maharashtra -
1. Cities and Heritage
Mumbai – Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Elephanta Caves, Siddhivinayak Temple, Juhu Beach, Bollywood tours.
Pune – Shaniwar Wada, Aga Khan Palace, Osho Ashram, Sinhagad Fort.
Aurangabad – Ajanta & Ellora Caves UNESCO sites, Bibi Ka Maqbara, Daulatabad Fort.
Nashik – Trimbakeshwar Temple, Sula Vineyards, Kumbh Mela site.
2. Hill Stations and Nature view greenary
Mahabaleshwar – Strawberry farms, Venna Lake, Arthur’s Seat, viewpoints.
Lonavala & Khandala – Waterfalls, Rajmachi Fort, Bhushi Dam, caves ,Karla, Bhaja.
Matheran – Eco-friendly hill station,no cars, toy train, horse riding,viewpoints.
Panchgani – Table Land plateau, paragliding, Mapro Garden.
Bhandardara – Wilson Dam, Arthur Lake, Fireflies Festival in June.
3. Forts and Adventure
Raigad Fort – Capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Sinhagad Fort near Pune– Trekking and history.
Torna Fort, Rajgad Fort, Pratapgad – Famous trekking spots.
4. Beaches and Coastal Towns Konkan
Alibaug – Beach, forts, water sports.
Ganpatipule – Ganpati Temple, clean beaches.
Sindhudurg and Tarkarli – Scuba diving, snorkeling, dolphin watching.
Ratnagiri – Mango orchards, beaches, forts.
5. Wildlife Wildanimals and Adventure
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve – Famous for tiger sightings.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai – Kanheri Caves, nature trails.
Chikhaldara Vidarbha– Hill station with wildlife sanctuary.
Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary Amravati – Part of Melghat Tiger Reserve; known for tigers, sloth bears, and Indian gaur.
Bor Wildlife Sanctuary Wardha– merged into the Bor Tiger Reserve, home to tigers, leopards, and wild dogs.
Navegaon-Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary Gondia–Bhandara – Famous for tigers, leopards, wild boars, and over 160 bird species.
6. Famous Bird Sanctuaries
Bharatpur Lake , Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary Nashik – Known as the “Bharatpur of Maharashtra,” home to flamingos, storks, ibis, and migratory birds.
Mayani Bird Sanctuary Satara District – Famous for migratory flamingos, painted storks, black ibis.
Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary Nannaj, Solapur– Dedicated to the endangered Great Indian Bustard.
Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary Paithan, Aurangabad – Built around Nath Sagar Dam, attracts over 200 species including cranes, flamingos, and pochards.
Ujani Wetland, Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary near Pune & Solapur – Popular for flamingos, bar-headed geese, painted storks.
Karnala Bird Sanctuary Raigad, near Panvel, Mumbai – Over 200 species, good trekking spot, famous for Malabar whistling thrush and hornbills.