Maharashtra Travel Guide
Maharashtra is one of the most industrialized states of India, which occupies the western and central parts of the country and extends over the Sahyadri mountains; a vast stretch of 720 kilometers of the Arabian sea coast providing it a beautiful backdrop. It is 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. The state extends between the latitudes 15.6° North and 22.1° North and longitudes 72.6° East and 80.9° East. The Western Ghats run parallel with the coast; the rest of the state stands on the high Deccan plateau, stretching some 800 km east.
Maharashtra with Mumbai as capital was formed in 1960 when the Maratha and Gujrati-speaking areas were again separated. It has strong links with Gandhi and India`s Independence.
Mumbai's streets, corners and pavements are lined with shops and virtually anything you want is available in parts of its famous bazaars and markets. The main areas for bargain clothes are around Colaba Causeway and Fashion Street, which stretches along the Cross and Azad Maidans. More trendy and costly shopping is found at Breach Candy and Kemps Corner, down the hill from the Hanging Gardens. Festivals are a result of intermingling of different religions and communities. In Maharashtra festival of Lord Ganesh (Ganesh Chaturthi), is the most popular & exciting festival in Pune. Huges processions towards the Mula Mutha River chanting 'Ganpati bappa morya'. Shopping is a pleasure especially for those who have knack for bargaining. In Maharashtra shopping in Mumbai will be memorable experience as you wondar through its bazars with striking names like chor Bazars, Mutton Street and Zavari Bazar.
The caves of Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora contain some beautiful rock-hewn sculptures, columns and frescoes hard to find anywhere else. These belong to the age when Buddhism flourished and dominated the land. Maharashtra also possesses numerous holy places of various religious communities. Mumbai is the nerve-centre of Maharashtra. It is the gateway port, the business and commercial centre, and a major metropolis in the western region of India. The present city of Pune was the childhood home of Shivaji, and about 11 km from the city is Khadakvasla, the home of the National Defence Academy. Fine cotton-growing plains of black soil provide cotton for the textile mills of Mumbai, Baroda, and Ahmedabad.
Places to see: Ahmednagar , Ajanta & Ellora, Akola, Amravati, Aurangabad, Baramati, Bordi, Chiplun , Guhaghar, Karad, Khandala, Kolhapur , Lonavla, Mahabaleshwar, Nagpur, Nasik, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, Pune, Raigad, Sangli, Satara, Shirdi, Shrirampur, Sinnar, Solapur, Thane, Ulhasnagar, Vashi, ChowpattyBeach, National Park & Lion Safari Park, Karnala Bird Sanctuary,Karla Caves,MalabarHill.
Access: Maharashtra has five domestic airports and one international airport at Mumbai. Most of these airports have regular connections through the Indian Airlines and other domestic airlines. Mumbai is the most connected international airport in India and most of the important international destinations are connected with this place. Mumbai is the hub of the railway network in Maharashtra having three major railway stations and the headquarters of two Railway Zones in India. Most of the important places in India are connected by rail to Mumbai. Many important tourist spots in the state are directly connected to Mumbai by regular trains. Maharashtra has the best road connection in India and all the places of importance are conveniently connected to each other. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation as well as private operators provides good services connecting all the tourist centers in the state.
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Bhopal: Byroad
Bhopal: Byroad Regular Bus Services Connect Bhopal With Major Centres Within The State. Some Important Distances Are: Indore-188 Km, Mandu-285 Km, Ujjain-186 Km, Khajuraho-387 Km, Pachmarhi-197 Km, Gwalior-443 Km, Sanchi-46 Km And Ja-Balpur- 310 Km. Bus-Stand Hamidia Road A, Bus-Stand Jawahar Chowk W, Main Depot, Shivaji Nagar Buses Of Maharashtra State Road
Embassies/Consulates/ High Commissions in Delhi
Embassies/Consulates/ High Commissions in Delhi Afghanistan 5/50, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri Open : 0900 - 1500 hrs Algeria B-3/61, Safdarjang Enclave Open : Mon-Thu 0900 - 1630 hrs; Fri 0900-1300 hrs Angola C-17, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri a Open: 0900-1600 hrs Armenia C-59, Anand Niketan Open : 0900 - 1800 hrs Argentina B8/9, Vasant Vihar a Open : 0900 - 1600 hrs Austria EP 13, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri Open : Mon-Thu :
Jammu and kashmir : Ranbireshwar Templ
Ranbireshwar Templ : Each has its own legend, its devotees and specific days of wor¬ship. In Ranbireshwar Temple, there are twelve Shiva 'lingams' of crystal measuring 12" to 18" and galleries with thousands of 'saligrams' fixed on stone slabs. Other important temples in Jam¬mu are the Lakshmi Narayan temple, Duda Dhari
Excursions : Mangalore
Udupi, 60 km from mangalore, is an important vaishnavite centre with a krish¬na temple and a gold chariot, also the birthplace of the masala dosa. Dharmasthala, 35 km on the manga-lore-belur road, has the famous man-juratha temple and a 14-metre-high statue of bahubali. Nearby are the jain temple colonies of venur,
Madikeri : Local transport
Tourist taxis and auto-rickshaws are the major modes of commuting within the city. The rates for these are negotiable.
Trip From Alleppey To Quilon: Kerala
You Can Travel By Bus, But It's Better To Go By Boat. There Are Only Two Services: 10.30am And 10pm. The Trip Lasts 8 Hours And Costs 8rs, And You Can Make A Reservation. If You Want A Good Seat, You Should Get There About An Hour Before Departure, As It's
Jogindernagar: Mandi
Jogindernagar: Mandi 55 km. Site of a hydel project built in 1926 by the british. Accommodation: hotel uhl (hptdc) » (01908) 22002. 16 rooms. Double regular h 350, deluxe rs 550. Cctv in deluxe romi restaurant, drive-in and parking.
Bangalore : Le meridien
28, sankey road 13 km from airport, 3 km from railway station & bus stand • 196 rooms. Superior single, double, executive single/ double club president single double, suite I multicuisine restaurant, coffee shop, bar, beauty saloon, health club, massage par¬lour, conference and banquet facilities (4 to 1200), business centre,
Dalhousie: Information Centers
Dalhousie: Information Centers Tourist information office, Depart¬ment of tourism, government of himachal pradesh, opp. Main bus stand. HPTDC marketing office, opp. Bus stand. Tourist information office, depart¬ment of tourism, government of him¬achal pradesh, railway station, pathankot.
Baghira Log Huts Kis:Madhya Pradesh
Baghira Log Huts Kisl 16 rooms. Non-A/c Single, Double. Restaurant, Bar, Car Rental, Tourist Hos¬tel Kisli: Dormitories (24 beds). Single (including vegetarian meals). Restaurant, Car Rental. Kanha Jungle Lodge: 19 double rooms. The Jungle Plan includes room, all meals, excursion by jeep/elephant, services of naturalist, entrance fees and all taxes at per person
