Maharashtra (Maharashtra) - the third largest and second most populous state of India. Due to the fact that the state stretches from the coast of the Arabian Sea far into the country, Maharashtra can boast of a variety of natural and climatic conditions. And, by the way, it is here that the "western gates" of India are located, one of the largest cities in the country and the capital of the whole state is the city of Mumbai.
Large cities: Akhmednagar (city of five hundred years old), Aurangabad (city of 52 doors), Kolhapur, Nanded (holy city for the followers of Sikhism), Pune] (the cultural capital of the state), Nashik (city of pilgrims) and Nagpur.
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How to get
Almost all large and not very city-states are well connected by rail, road and air. There are airports in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and Aurangabad.
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Kitchen and restaurants
Maharashtra is a gourmet's paradise. Local people regard food as God's gift, and the preparation and eating of dishes is equated with the sacrament. In the state there are two kitchens - Konkani and Varadi. The basis of both are fish, seafood and coconuts.
Beaches of Maharashtra
The coast of Maharashtra, which stretches as far as 720 km, is famous for its several wonderful beaches. Popular beaches:
- Dahanu-Bordi is 17 km of the purest golden sand and beautiful gardens of local fruit trees chikuu. Near the beach is the "Mecca of the Zoroastrians" - the temple of Udvad, where for almost a thousand years the sacred fire is burning.
- Marve, Manori and Mountains lie to the north of Mumbai. Marve is a small fishing village, the beach is the quietest of the three. Manori and Gorai are located a little farther and more popular with tourists and locals. Along the beaches stretch gently sloping green hills, you can stop in bungalows or private houses.
- Gorei Madh (or simply Madh Island) is a popular picnic spot with exclusive bungalows and great views of Mumbai. The most luxurious and crazy beach parties outside the capital are held here.
- Zhuhu is one of the largest and most popular beaches in the state, 18 km from the city center of Mumbai. Sandy beach was chosen by local cinematographers, so it is not surprising that there are bungalows of famous actors and directors of "Bollywood", Indian films are often made. Entertainment: riding on horses and donkeys, admiring dancing monkeys and acrobats, cricket. The only negative - on the weekend on the beach just do not get through.
- Murud-Zhangir is located at the foot of the island fortress of Zhanjir, 160 km from Bombay. It is a beautiful beach with palm groves, near which are the deserted beaches of Kashid and Nangaon.
- Harihareshwar - a beach located in the bay of Srivardhana, is famous for its soft golden sand and calm waters. Here you can rent a boat and go to the northern part of the bay, where the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Matrat lives.
- Ganapatipule is a popular green beach, a wonderful resort for families. Nearby are several small beaches, a fort and a 400-year-old Hindu temple that attracts thousands of pilgrims.
- Tarkarli is on the west coast, 550 km from Bombay, at the confluence of the Carly River into the Arabian Sea. A charming beach with aquamarine waters and golden sand, where on clear days the water can be seen to a depth of 10 meters. On the island there is a fortress of the 17th century and Fort Padmagarah.
- Vengurla lies in the southern part of the coast of Maharashtra. Here, pure golden sand, surrounded by thickets of cashews, coconuts and mangoes. Not far from the beach from the sea rise picturesque cliffs of Wengurla, also known as the islands of Burnt.
- Wellneshwar is an idyllic village to the north of the Sastri River - a calm, palm-lined beach that is ideal for swimming and meditation. Here is the old temple of Shiva, which is often visited by pilgrims. In March, the resort hosts a festival dedicated to the god Shiva.
- Vijayadurg and Sindhudurg are excellent beaches, once the sea bases. Here is Fort Victoria - a magnificent architectural structure, surrounded by three rows of walls, over which towering countless watchtowers.
While the beaches of Jordi, Gorai, Alibag, Kashid and Murad-Zhangir are well equipped and with a large selection of accommodation, the rest of the beaches can not boast of this.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Maharashtra
Ajanta is a Buddhist temple-monastery cave complex in India, which is a cliff in the form of a horseshoe with 29 caves. The world fame brought to the complex wall paintings of caves - illustrations to Buddhist legends and myths.
The small village of Ellora, located 30 km west of the city of Aurangabad, has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1983. Here is a unique system of caves and castles, the creation of which dates from about 6 to 9 century. Of the 34 caves Ellora 12 - Buddhist, 17 in the center are devoted to Hindu gods, 5 caves to the north - Jain.
Lonar is a lake formed from the impact of a meteorite, about 50,000 years ago. In addition, this state has one of the twelve Jyotirlingams in the world - in the place of Bhimashankar, about 110 km from Pune, in the mountains of Sahiadri (Western Ghats).
Like any other state in India, Maharashtra is famous for its so-called "hill-stakes" - high-mountain settlements, which were founded by the British in the 19th century:
- Matheran is located on the narrow, stretching from the north to the south ridge Sahyadri (Sahyadri Range), at an altitude of 800 m. From the survey points "Porcupine", "Monkey" and "Echo", located on the edge of steep rocks, you can admire the beautiful views of the spreading foggy plains. The city is also remarkable for the fact that cars, buses, motorcycles and autoricks are prohibited here
- Mahabaleshwar is the most visited mountain resort of Maharashtra, to which it is very easy to get from Pune (120 km to the northeast)
- Chikhaldara is the only mountain resort in the Vidarbha area. Located at an altitude of 1118 m - this town is the only place in the state where coffee is grown. In addition, Chikhaldara is famous for its amazing natural beauty, an abundance of waterfalls and lakes
- and Panchgani.
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