Maharashtra Tourism Notes for MPSC, and other Exams
Welcome to Maharashtra Tourism
Maharashtra is the second state that is famous in India. The state has many golden beaches surrounded by trees and beautiful destinations. In India, the western coast is the place where the state is located. The hub of the entertainment industry is none other than Maharashtra state. The Maharashtra is one of the best place where you can relax during the holidays. A major tourist destination and a wide range of accommodation options like luxury resorts, Homestays, and heritage hotels are also there. The capital of Maharashtra is Mumbai and the official language of the state is ‘Marathi’. Main cities such as Nagpur, Pune, Nanded, Solapur, Amravati, Nashik. Jalgaon, Mumbai, Thane, Kolhapur, and Aurangabad have most popular spots for tourists. Iconic arts are the main attractions in Maharashtra. Maharashtra has vast, vibrant and varied things to visit. When it comes to tourism, the state has winning history. There are a lot of forts and the cave that is popular because of the rulers. In Maharashtra, vestiges around 350 are there, but Ajanta Ellora caves are prime.
Travelling lovers can explore Maharashtra in the month of June to August. Monsson season is the best to visit Maharashtra. This is the perfect place for those who are religiously inclined. The presence of rulers like Gupta Empire, Rashtrakuta Dynasty, Yadava, Western Satraps, Chalukya Empire, Vakataka, Kadambas, and Gurjara-Pratihara. If you like to visit heritage sightseeing then you must go to the places like Vijaydurg Fort, Shaniwar Wada, Daulatabad Fort, Raigadh Fort, Pratapgadh Fort, Ahmednagar Fort, Lal Mahal, Sindhudurg Fort and Bibi Ka Maqbara. Architectural masterpieces are other attractions for tourists in Maharashtra. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Rajabai Clock Tower, and Gateway of India are some of them. When it comes to define a particular state culture and history both play an important role. But, the Maharashtra has a number of things to know from urban to rural area.
In the state, local cuisines are popular for their spicy flavour. It is different for different regions and changes season wise. Some areas have special mutton curries and others have fish curries and rice. There are few street food items like Pav Bhaji, Vada Pav, Selucha Chana, Chaat, and Puneri Missal. When it comes to culture, Maharashtrians are famous for wearing colourful clothes. The also perform traditional dance forms where men wear Dhotar and women wear Nauwari Saadi or Lugda. To sea culture, ethnicity and heritage you must visit Maharashtra during the festivals. The Ganesh Chhaturthi and Diwali are one of the best festivals which is pleasant to the soul. Other festivals like Naga Panchami, Marabats, Badgyas and Gudi Padwa are also popular where you can see a lot of enthusiasm and spirit among people. In Maharashtra, Mumbai is the main attraction for everyone as it has rich lifestyle, global film industry, classiest movie sets, beach and Haji Ali Dargah. The easily accessible places in Maharashtra are Khandala, Matheran, Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, Mhaismal, Malshej and Amboli. Each of them has different unique specialities. If anyone likes to be part of trek then they must join Raigad Trek, Shivneri Trek, Lohgad Trek, Vasota Dort Trek, Torna Trek, Harishchandraged Trek, and Kalsubai Trek. For more adventure, you can visit regions of Wester Ghats.
Popular Food in Maharashtra:-
The state has many more delicious cuisines than Bollywood culture. It is loved by many people of Indi and other countries.Different region has different food habits in veg and non-veg category. Most of the food in the state is made up of Rice, Wheat, Peanuts, Onions, Herbs, and Jowar. In Maharashtra, Northern part is famous for Bhaji and Chapati, Deccon Plateau, have dal and rice with spicy vegetables, and Konkan have rice and coconut.
List of Maharashtra Popular Food
Vada Pav: Among Maharashtra food, Vada Pav is the most famous one.Some cities of Maharashtra have fast life so people eat this food in a hurry. You can find this easily near Railway stations. Each corner of Mumbai city has Vada pav centers. If you have visited the city you know it. They include some spices and boiled potatoes into it and serve with green salted chili. Moreover, many varieties of Vada Pav like Masala Vada Pav and Bhahia Pav are floating everywhere. When people take a break from the office they go to eat Vada Pav. It is a kind of Middle snack in Maharashtra. And, there is no need to pay much for the food it has a low price.
Puran Poli: Puran Poli of Maharashtra looks like a paratha. It is a sweet dish that is popular in India. Chana dal, wheat, sugar, and cardamom are required to make this dish. It is a special dish during some festivals as well.
Sabudana Khichadi: In Maharashtra, most of the kids carry Sabudana Khichadi in their tiffin. As well as, it is eaten by many people while fasting. This dish is highly rich in nutrients. Every second person in Maharashtra eats this dish for breakfast. Furthermore, we like to eat Sabudana Khichadi with a cup of tea. This dish is enough to fulfil your daily protein requirement for the morning.
Pohe: Most Indians have ‘Poha’ in their breakfast. It is the most favourite dish to start a day. Poha is basically made of pounded rice. Every home has a different style to make this dish. Some add peanuts, vegetables, and coconut.
Misal Pav: Misal Pav is a spicy food that is made up of tomatoes, onions, spices, sprouted lentils, and many more. Butter Pav and yogurt are there while serving the food. Squeezing lemon is one of the best processes before starting to eat this food. You should go on with this food if the tongue needs spicy.
Pav Bhaji: All Maharashtrians as well as Indians like Pav Bhaji the most. Every second-day people wish to eat this food. In India, every second region has this food. Variations like Butter Pav Bhaji, Cheese Pav Bhaji, Paneer Pav Bhaji, and Mushroom Pav Bhaji are also seen in India. Mixed vegetables like tomato, cauliflower, onion, and carrot are included in the Bhaji which is later served with Pav. It comes under the tastiest food of Maharashtra. The textile industry of Mumbai is the one behind the development of Pav Bhaji. During that time, the industry used to provide this rich nutrient food for the mill workers.
Malvani Fish Curry: Malvani region of Maharashtra has this cuisine. The best traditional food is available in veg as well as non-veg. But, they serve non-veg cuisines more. You can eat one of the most popular cuisine ‘Chicken Malvani’ in any restaurant there.
Solkadhi: Sokadhi is a kind of drink that is famous in Maharashtra. Coconut and Kokum are mixed together to make this drink. Kokum is anti-oxidant in nature. Those having issues with their body can drink this as it keeps our bodies cool. So, whenever you visit Maharashtra you must try it once.
Rassa: In Maharashtra, this is a non-veg dish that originated in Kolhapur. It is a special curry and is very famous among Maharashtrians. It is available in many Kolhapuri restaurants. Rassa is served with Chapati and Rice and it tastes amazing together. This is the best dish for non-veg lovers.
Modak: Modak is prepared during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. It is a sweet dish, but looks like momos. So many people get confused between these two. There are different things required to make the outer layer and inner layer of Modak. Coconut and Jaggery are included in the inner part and Maida and wheat are involved in the outer one.
Amti: ‘Amti’ is cooked in Maharashtra which is a kind of dal. It is a tasty dal that tastes sweet and sour. This is another special dish during festivals.
Bhel Puri: The Bhelpuri is famous in cities as well villages. Everyone who knows about this dish is living in Maharashtra. The contents of Bhelpuri are tomato, onions, vegetables, and puffed rice.
Thalipith: In Maharashtra, Thalipith is the tastiest traditional food which is rich in protein. Karnataka and Goa are famous areas for Thalipith. Like multigrain bread, it is made up of wheat, jowar, bajri, rice, and green vegetables. More than one variation of this food is there depending upon the location.
Popular places in Maharashtra to visit:-
Temples of Maharashtra
Temples are amazing tourist attractions to visit in Maharashtra. This is the best place to take your family for a trip. To seek blessings, you must visit the following temples. Starting from the ‘Ganpatipule’ It is situated on the coast of Konkan in Maharashtra. In the Ganpatipule, Ganpati Temple is famous because it is 400 years old. Then, there are few temples in Kolhapur, which are famous in Maharashtra as well. The Mahalakshmi Temple and Jyotiba Temple. Kolhapur is a religious city where you can spend good time with the family. The ‘Shirdi’ Sai Baba temple is also famous in Maharashtra. From Mumbai it is kilometers away. Many people of India visit this place for the blessings. Sai Baba was the greatest saint and this is the place where they attained Samadhi. Other temples which are tourist attractions are as follows:
- Shani Shignapur
- Yamai Devi Temple
- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
- Harihareshwar, Siddhivinayak Temple
- Trimbakeshwar
- Bhimashankar Temple.
Waterfalls of Maharashtra
Randha Falls is the topmost waterfall in the State. Radha falls is milky waterfall which will take your breath away. You can experience pure nature and the atmosphere around this waterfall. You should visit this scenic place during the monsoon season. Green vegetation to the surround is endless. So, this is the most popular location for the weekend. It does not have a specific time to visit. It is located in Ahmednagar and you can visit this place for free of cost. Chinaman’s Falls is a another famous waterfall which is located in Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra. You can visit this place between 6 am to 6 pm. The entry at this waterfall is for free. If you are a nature lover then you must visit this place. Some other waterfalls for the tourists in Maharashtra are as follows:
- Lingamala Falls
- Umrella Falls
- Marleshwar Waterfall
- Ellora Caves Waterfalls
- Dabhosa, Kune Waterfalls
- Dugarwadi Waterfalls.
Hill stations of Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, ‘Mahabaleshwar’ is the most popular hill station. All the elements of nature are involved in the view of Hill stations. In India, various hill stations are there, but Maharashtra has the most attractive one. The state has a lot of hill stations where you can go relax your mind. Here, some best hill stations in Maharashtra are as follows:
- Lonavala
- Khandala
- Panchgani
- Wai
- Toranmal
- Malshej Ghat
- Bhandardara
- Amboli Hill Station
- Mahabaleshhwar
- Bhimashankar
- Chikhaldara
- Gaganbawda
- Lavasa
Museums of Maharashtra
Not everyone wants to travel for business and see peaceful places. Some people also like the history buffs. The Maharashtra state has seen many leaders and rulers, but it is difficult now to see the arts and traditions of the past. Those who have an interest in Maharashtra’s artistic heritage can visit some popular museums. Once you will start visiting the museums, you will be lost in Indian history, which happened a thousand years ago. It is also important visit the museums as they educate us more about the history. The Jahangir Art Gallery of Mumbai and Town Hall of Kolhapur are the best places to view exquisite art. The most popular museums which has everything from aquarium to heritage centers of the science of Maharashtra are as follows:
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- National Maritime Museum
- Tribal Museum
- Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
- Museum of Arthropoda
- Mani Bhavan
- The Coin Museum
- Bhau Daji Lad Museum
- Gargoti Museum
Forts of Maharashtra
If you want to know about the popular forts in Maharashtra then read this information. In Maharashtra, different history has their own heritage. Many years ago, the rulers have created the architecture arts and forts. All of them are magnificent and they have a profound history. Looking at those forts you can imagine their lifestyle in your eyes. It will be worth it if you are looking forward to exploring the state. A list of popular forts in Maharashtra is provided below. You can visit these places to know more about Maharashtra architecture.
- Panhala Fort
- Sinhagad Fort
- Lohagad Fort
- Fort Bassein
- Purander Fort
- Shivneri Fort
- Raigad Fort
- Korigad Fort
- Suvarnadurg Fort
- Murud-Janjira Fort
- Daulatabad Fort
- Tikona Fort
- Tung Fort
- Vijaydurg Fort
Wildlife:-
- Radhanagari Sagareshwar Wildlife
- Tipeshwar Wildlife
- Melghat Tiger Reserve
- Kaas
- Tadoba Andhari National park
- Navegaon National Park
- Chikhaldara
- Rehekuri Blackbuck
- Karnala Bird Sanctuary
- Nagzira Wild Life
- Bhimashankar Wildlife
Caves of Maharashtra:-
- Ellora Caves
- Aurangabad Caves
- Caves of Mumbai
- Karla Caves
- Elephanta Caves
- Pandavleni Caves
- Pitalkhora Caves
- Kuda Caves
- Bhaja Caves
- Ajanta Caves
Beaches of Maharashtra:-
- Ganapatipule
- Juhu
- Venjurla
- Kihim
- Harnai
- Marve
- Velas
- Tarkarli
- Guhagar
- Shrivardhan
- Chowpatty
- Murud
- Velneshwar
- Dahanu Bordi
- Diveagar
Other Spots of Maharashtra:-
- Nanded Gurudwara
- Imagica Theme Park
- Marine Drive
- Nashik Vineyards
- Nariman Point
- Gateway of India
- Taraporewala Aquarium
- Essel World
Shopping- Don’t forget to take this back home from Maharashtra
Various items are available that you can take back home after visiting the places of Maharashtra. You can buy them from street markets, shops and malls. Some of the souvenirs are as follows:
- Mashroo & Himroo fabrics
- Pottery
- Silver filigree
- Kolhapuri Chappals
- Metalware
- Warli Art
- Leather goods
- Wines
- Paithani Saree
- Vintage Bollywood Posters.
Maharashtra Things You Must try
- Juhu beach has delicious street food that you must try.
- Tarkarli has more things to explore like snorkeling and scuba diving in the underwater world.
- In Kamshet, you can do paragliding.
- At Tadoba Andhari National Park, you can try spotting a tiger.
- You must check out the caves of Ellora and Ajanta
Ideas to Reach the Destinations in Maharashtra
To organize trips in Maharashtra, reaching the destination safely is one the most important thing for tourist. Information about Maharashtra tourism is given above. But, you all must be thinking about how to reach there. Here, we are going to tell you some ways through which you can easily reach your destinations. The state has a lot of airports, buses and trains that travel to all the villages and cities. You can choose to go by air, road and rail to the spot. In India, Mumbai has the busiest international airport. There are three international airports in Maharashtra and four domestic airports. You can take direct flights to the cities like Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur, and Bangalore. Also, you can travel by air to reach international destinations such as Australia, UAE, Europe and USA.A vast network of road is there in Maharashtra. Tourists can book private cars or buses or local transport to explore places like Goa, Agra, Jaipur, Delhi and Bangalore. On the other side, the different parts of Maharashtra also connect with the rail.Duronto Express, Jhelum Express and Rajdhani Express are some superfast trains to reach the remaining areas of the country.
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