¤ Parvati Hill - Located on
the southern end of the city, the Parvati hill is a climb of 108 wide
stone steps. Atop the hill is the Parvati Temple which was once the
private shrine of the Peshwa rulers. The temples, four in number, are
dedicated to Shiva, Ganesha, Vishnu and Kartikeya.
» Aurangabad - The Land of a Multitude of
Attractions - Aurangabad is one of the chief cities of Maharashtra.
The city has a multitude of attractions for the tourists and
holiday-makers and is also known as Sambhjinagar.
¤ Ajanta and Ellora Caves - Carved out in the 6th or 7th
century, Ajanta and Ellora caves are considered to be among the finest
rock-cut shrines in the country. The caves also symbolise Buddhist
architecture brilliance and are the masterpieces of the time.
¤ Bibi Ka Maqbara - Azam Shah built the
structure in 1678. Bibi Ka Maqbara is a son's tribute to his mother
Begum Rabia Durrani, the queen of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. It is a
replica of the Taj Mahal at Agra.
¤ Panchakki - Panchakki was built of Malik
Ambar in 1695. It is truly an engineering marvel of the earlier times.
The water mill was used to power the flour mill and to grind grains for
the pilgrims.
¤ Darwazas - There are four main gates or
Darwazas that are one's entrance to the city of Aurangbad. These gates
were a part of the defence system of the city.
» Hill Stations - The Western Ghats run from
north to south throughout the length of the state. The foothills of
these ranges, as they approach to the Arabian Sea, provide stupefying
sights. Nestled into the ranges of the Western Ghats are the hill
stations of Mharashtra. Lonavala, Khandala and Karla hill stations are
located along the Mumbai-Pune Highway. Khandala is a 2-hour drive from
Mumbai by road or by rail. Karla, 12 km from Lonavala, takes pride in
its cautiously preserved caves dating back to 160 BC. Mahabaleshwar hill
station is located at an elevation of 1372 metres above sea-level.
Panchgani, at an altitude of 1334 meters, is on the way to
Mahabaleshwar. Jawahar, Amboli and Panhala are some other phenomenal
hill resorts.
Reaching
» Air - Mumbai has Sahar(International) and
Santa Cruz(Domestic) airports. There are domestic flights to all the
major cities of India.
» Railway - An excellent rail-network connects
Mumbai to all the major metropolis of the country.
» Road - Mumbai is well connected by road to all
the cities of Maharashtra.
Standing
mostly on the high Deccan Plateau, the state of Maharashtra is one of the
largest states of the country. The state is a treasure house of exquisite
temples, forts and rock-cut caves and is an epitome of diverse cultural
heritage. The state is the second most populous in India and Hinduism is the
predominant religion. Marathi is the official language of the state. The
state has great potential for expanding the tourism industry in the country.
Maharshtra abounds in ancient monuments, enchanting beaches, lush green
locales, theme parks, resorts and five star hotels. The state is also home
to India's biggest motion picture industry. 
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Pune - The Oxford of the East - The magnificent land and sea forts of
the city are testimony to its glorious past. Pune was home to the legendary
Maratha ruler Shivaji. It is privileged to have one of India's oldest
universities.
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