Best 15 places to visit in Maharashtra

Best 15 places to visit in Maharashtra 

Whenever we think to plan a vacation, Maharashtra clicks on our mind and some 2-3 popular destinations come in mind, isn’t it? Apart from these, there are more several places where you can spend your vacations to enjoy explore or leisure trips for peace of mind. Maharashtra is a combo of all iconic tourist places of all taste types whether you are looking for beach place, for nature lovers, for hill station lovers, fun, adventure, good vibes, relaxation, fun-loving, lavish resorts apart from hustle and bustle of cities. So today we are explaining about 15 places in Maharashtra which may be discovered or undiscovered by you.

So, if you are planning for your summer vacation then believe me this is the perfect time to visit Maharashtra destinations. It gives you relief from all tension, stress, and hectic routine life. Take a look at such places waiting for you to explore…!

1.Ajanta and Ellora Caves – Historical & Heritage

2.Mumbai – City/ Historical & Heritage

3.Mahabaleshwar – For honeymoon couples

4.Panchgani – Iconic place for Summers

5.Lonavala – Hill station for a picnic

6.Khandala – Discover nature

7.Lavasa – Hill Station

8.Shirdi – Pilgrimage

9.Alibaug – For Beach lovers

10.Matheran – Hill Station for couples

11.Nashik – Pilgrimage

12.Tadoba National Park – For wildlife lovers

13.kolad – adventure water sports for the young age group

14.Ratnagiri – Ultimate beaches

15.Kashid – Little beach town

1. Ajanta & Ellora caves

Ajanta and Ellora caves viewed as perhaps the best case of antiquated rock-cut caves are situated close to Aurangabad in the territory of Maharashtra, India. Decorated with wonderful figures, artistic creations, and frescoes, Ajanta and Ellora caves are an amalgamation of Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monuments. 

Best time to visit: September to March

Things to Do: There are various caves at different height with all unique specialties. So it’s to check out how awesome our ancient India.

How to reach: By Air, Mumbai airport (350 km from Ajanta caves) is the nearest. From Mumbai catch a train to Jalgaon(78 km away from Ajanta caves) or Aurangabad(98 km away from Ajanta caves) railway station. From Jalgaon & Aurangabad direct buses available which will drop you to Ajanta caves.

Nearest Airport: Mumbai 

Nearest Railway Station: Jalgaon

Mumbai is the capital city of Maharashtra and the home of India's Bollywood film industry. Around 149 km from Pune, it is the wealthiest city in India with the most elevated number of very rich people and is likewise perhaps the best spot you can include while arranging a Maharashtra trip.

Mumbai is all the more lovingly known as the city of dreams. The city is an assortment of 7 islands and was named after the goddess Mumbadevi. Charming instances of frontier British engineering can be discovered everywhere throughout the city and make up a considerable lot of Mumbai's top attractions, including the Gateway of India and Haji Ali. Mumbai additionally has a throbbing nightlife, with exceptional bars, unrecorded music scenes, national parks, and voyager home bases.

Major Attractions: Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus), Elephanta Caves, Kanheri Caves, Haji Ali Darga, Siddivinayaka Temple, Juhu Beach, Marve Beach, Marine Drive, Chowpatty, Film City, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Babulnath Temple, and Mount Mary Church.

Best time to visit: October to February

Things to do: Enjoy nightlife through bars, clubs, pubs. Explore caves and historical places. I want to add adventure for kids to go to the Excel world and Imagica theme park.

Nearest Airport: Mumbai 

Nearest Railway station: Mumbai Central/ Bandra terminus. 

3. Mahabaleshwar

Roosted at a height of 1,353 m in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, A hill town in the ern Ghats, aside from its strawberries, Mahabaleshwar is likewise notable for its various rivers, wonderful cascades, d superb peaks. Mahabaleshwar is one of the well-known hill stations in Maharashtra and among the best places to visit close Pune and Mumbai. It is around 123 km from Pune, and 243 km from Mumbai. Mahabaleshwar frequently alludes to the queen of hill stations in Maharashtra.

Major Attractions: Pratapgarh Fort, Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar Mandir, Krishnabai Temple, Lingamala Falls, Morarji Castle, Mapro Garden, Tapola, Lodwick point, Elephant’s head point, and many more.

Best time to visit: October to June  

Things to do: Watch the mysterious sunrise at Wilson Point, mountain biking at Mahabaleshwar hill station, boating from Tapola to Bamnoli Island, rock climbing, horse riding, trekking, and more.

How to reach: Pune airport is 120 km away. The railway station is 60 km away. You can also take a local taxi from Mumbai any local railway station and reach in 5-6 hrs.

Nearest Airport: Pune

Nearest Railway station: Pune

4.Panchgani

Panchgani or Panchgani is one of the well-known tourist places in Maharashtra and among the must remember places for your Maharashtra tour packages. Arranged 104 km from Pune and 254 km from Mumbai, it is one of the top hill stations close Pune and Mumbai

Major Attractions: Elephant’s head point, Bhilar waterfalls, Dhom Dam, Arthur seat, Kate’s Point, Sydney Point, Mapro farms, Tableland & more.

Best time to visit: September to June

Things to do: Sightseeing, trekking cycling, hiking, shopping for handicrafts, and much more.

How to reach: Pune airport is nearest 120 km away. Pune Railway station is only 60 km away.

Nearest Airport: Pune

Nearest Railway station: Pune

5. Lonavala

Mainstream hill station near Pune and Mumbai, Lonavla is the spot to be during Monsoons. With heaps of waterfalls, lakes, and hills around, Lonavala is frequented by a wide range of individuals, particularly explorers and trekkers. Lonavala has a few tourist places as caves, lakes, posts, and cascades.

Major Attractions: Bhaja caves, Koregad fort, Amrutanjan the t, Lonavala lake, Wildlife sanctuary, Tiger’s leap & more.

Best time to visit: September to June.

Things to do: Sightseeing, camping, trekking and much more.

How to reach: You can take a flight to Lohengaon airport (71 km away) or Mumbai airport (90 km away). You can also take a direct train to Lonavala railway station. 

Nearest Airport: Pune

Nearest Railway station: Lonavala

6. Khandala

Roosted on the foothills of Sahyadri, Khandala accommodates an ideal end of the week rest for the Mumbai population, with its picturesque valleys, verdant hills, quiet lakes, and hazy waterfalls.

Major Attractions: Shopping point, Kune waterfalls, Visapur fort, Bedse caves, Lohagad Fort, Rajmachi fort & more.

Best time to visit: September to June.

Things to do: Sightseeing, hiking, trekking, caving, paragliding, and much more.

How to reach: The nearest airport is Pune at just 66 km and nearest railway station Lonavala at just 20 km away. 

Nearest Airport: Pune

Nearest Railway station: Lonavala

7. Lavasa

Known as India's most up to date hill station, the Lavasa Corporation is building this private city. The city is a wonderful undertaking, elaborately dependent on the Italian town Portofino. Spreading across 7 hills, covering a territory of 25000 acres of land, Lavasa is an ideal mix of excellence and foundation.

Major Attractions: The promenade, Lakeshore watersport, Tikona fort, Vortex Splash pad, tahini ghat, Bamboosa, Devkund waterfall, Changed fort, Temghar Dam, Lake, Varasgaon dam  & more.

Best time to visit: Throughout the year. 

Things to do: Sightseeing, boating, watersports, d much more.

How to reach: The nearest airport is Pune at just 65 km and nearest the railway station is also Pune at just 65 km away. 

Nearest Airport: Pune

Nearest Railway station: Pune 

8. Shirdi

The home of incredible holy person Sai Baba, Shirdi is a religious site near Nasik with different temples separated from the renowned Sai Baba temple and a couple of authentic destinations.

Major Attractions: Sai baba temple, Shani Shingnapur, Sai heritage village, Khandoba mandir, Hanuman mandir/ Maruti Mandir, Bhandardara & more.

Best time to visit: July to March.

Things to do: Temple Darsha.

How to reach: The nearest airport is Pune at 185 km and the nearest railway the station in Shirdi at just 4 km away.

Nearest Airport: Pune

Nearest Railway station: Shirdi

9. Alibaug

A little seaside town concealed in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, Alibaug is an extremely well known weekend escape holiday destination and has earned itself the name of 'mini-Goa', attributable to the high tourist footfall throughout the entire year.

Major Attractions: Mandwa beach, Varsoli beach, Kanakeshwar forest, Akshi beach, Kolaba fort, Alibaug beach, Nagaon beach & more.

Best time to visit: October to May

Things to do: Camping, trekking, Jet ski, bumpy rides, banana boat rides, bird watching, and many more.

How to reach: The nearest airport is Mumbai at 140 km or you can take local taxi from Mumbai and reach hardly in 2-3 hrs. 

Nearest Airport: Mumbai

Nearest Railway station: Roha

10. Matheran

The nearest slope station to Mumbai, Matheran was found in 1850 by the British during their control of India and thusly formed into a well-known summer retreat. At the tallness of 800 meters (2,625 feet) above ocean level, this peaceful spot gives a cooling escape from singing temperatures. In any case, the most remarkable thing about it and what makes it so unique is that all vehicles are restricted there - even bikes. It's an alleviating spot to loosen up away from any clamor and contamination. Arrive by taking the beautiful toy train.

Major Attractions: Honeymoon hill, Alexander point, Prabal fort, One tree hill point, Charlotte lake, Panorama point, echo point & more.

Best time to visit: October to June

Things to do: Trekking, Valley crossing, nature walking, local shopping, and many more.

How to reach: Take a toy train from Neral. You can also reach in 2 hrs by car drive from Neral.

Nearest Airport: Mumbai

Nearest Railway station: Neral

11. Nashik

Nashik, roughly four hours upper east of Mumbai in Maharashtra, is a city of complexities. On one give, it's an ancient and sacred pilgrimage destination with an entrancing Old City and temples, for example, Naroshankar and Kalaram. On the other, it's home to the greatest winery region in India.

Major Attractions: Sita Gumpha, Chandon, Kala Rama temple, Soma wine village, Ramkund, York winery & more.

Best time to visit: October to March

Things to do: Temple Darshan, bathing in ghats, and many more.

How to reach: Get down to the local Nasik railway station.

Nearest Airport: Mumbai

Nearest Railway station: Nasik

12. Tadoba National park

Tadoba - Andhari Tiger Reserve is the oldest and biggest national park in Maharashtra. Arranged around 29 km from Chandrapur, and 145 km from Nagpur, Tadoba is one of the top wildlife sanctuaries in India. Set up in 1955, Tadoba National Park is one of the 47 task tiger reserves in India. The complete zone of the tiger reserve is 1,727 Sq. km and the center region of the tiger reserve is 625.40 Sq. km. Tadoba Lake goes about as a cradle between the recreation center's backwoods and the broad farmland which reaches out up to Irai water supply. This lake is a perpetual water source that offers a great environment for Mugger crocodiles to flourish.

Major Attractions: Erai Dam, Tadoba National park & Lake Khosla.

Best time to visit: April & May

Things to do: Sightseeing, trekking & Safari.

How to reach: Get down at Chandrapur railway station which is 59 km away and take a taxi from there for Tadoba.

Nearest Airport: Nagpur Airport

Nearest Railway station: Chandrapur

13. Kolad

Known for its falling waterfalls, green meadows and pleasant background of Sahyadris, Kolad is picking up footing as an adventure sports destination with arrangements for river rafting, rappelling, kayaking, and so on.

Major Attractions: Lake, waterfall.

Best time to visit: June to March

Things to do: River rafting, Rappelling, Kayaking, camping, zipline, trekking, and many more water activities.

How to reach: Get down at the nearest Pune airport (71 km away) and take a taxi to Kolad. You can also get a direct train to Kolad from other major stations.

Nearest Airport: Pune

Nearest Railway station: Kolad

14. Ratnagiri 

Arranged in pretty environmental factors, Ratnagiri is honored with hills, beaches, streams, delightful rivers, hot water springs, forests, and waterfalls and offers a reviving experience to explorers.

Major Attractions: Bhagwati Mandir, Mandvi beach, Bhatia beach, Thibaw palace, Ratnagiri fort, and more.

Best time to visit: September to May. 

Things to do: Cover all main Sightseeing.

How to reach: You can reach direct Ratnagiri through train, flight or by road.

Nearest Airport: Mumbai

Nearest Railway station: Broke

15. Kashid

A Beach town, well known for its white sand and blue seas arranged in Konkan region of Maharashtra, Kashid is the ideal destination for a calm end of the week escape from Mumbai.

Major Attractions: Revdanda beach & fort, Phansad bird sanctuary, Korlai Fort, Murud Janjira fort, Kashid beach, and more.

Best time to visit: September to May.

Things to do: Camping, trekking, Scuba diving, Banana boat ride, and many more.

How to reach: Get down at nearest Mumbai airport (140 km away) and take a taxi to Kashid or Get down at nearest Roha railway station (122 km away) and take a taxi to Kashid.

Nearest Airport: Mumbai

Nearest Railway station: Roha