--- title: "Top 5 Places To Visit In Maharashtra" author: "Deepu" published: 2018-12-07 updated: 2021-06-12 --- # Top 5 Places To Visit In Maharashtra Published: 2018-12-07 Updated: 2021-06-12 Author: Deepu Categories: Maharashtra Tags: Aurangabad, Haji Ali Shrine, India Travel, Konkan coast, Mahabaleshwar, Mukti Dham, Nasik, Shirdi Canonical URL: https://www.indiaimagine.com/india/maharashtra/top-5-places-to-visit-in-maharashtra/ ## AI Metadata * Content Type: Article * Primary Topic: Top 5 Places To Visit In Maharashtra * Country: India * State: Maharashtra * Language: English * Reading Time: 3 Minutes * Author: Deepu * Published Date: 2018-12-07 * Updated Date: 2021-06-12 ## Quick Facts Destination: Top 5 Places To Visit In Maharashtra Location: Top 5 Places To Visit In Maharashtra, Maharashtra, India Category: Travel Destination Ideal For: Nature Lovers Published: 2018-12-07 Author: Deepu Reading Time: 3 minutes ## Summary Maharashtra being the third largest state in India has some beautiful places to visit. Apart from Mumbai which every tourist visit , there are more places which has to be explored and to be seen as a tourist which will make you fall in love with Maharashtra. There are beaches, big malls, waterfalls, forest, forts etc which explains why nature is so beautiful here. Mumbai – Maharashtra Mumbai is the business capital of India in Maharashtra. Apart from that it is also the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. ## Key Facts * Destination: Top 5 Places To Visit In Maharashtra * Location: Top 5 Places To Visit In Maharashtra, Maharashtra, India * Category: Travel Destination * Travel Style: Travel & Destinations * State: Maharashtra * Country: India * Ideal For: Nature Lovers ## Related Topics * Hindu Temples * Maharashtra Tourism * Maharashtra Temples * Western Ghats * Aurangabad * Haji Ali Shrine * Konkan coast * Mahabaleshwar * Mukti Dham * Nasik * Shirdi ## Search Intent * Primary Intent: Informational * Secondary Intent: General Interest * User Type: Travelers * Trip Type: Leisure Trip ## Geographic Information * Country: India * State: Maharashtra ## Nearby Destinations * Mumbai * Aurangabad * Mahabaleshwar * Shirdi * Trimbakeshwar ## Classification * Content Type: Article * Topic Cluster: Travel & Destinations * Audience: Travelers, Readers * Region: India ## Entities ### Places * Maharashtra * Veena Lake * Mumbai * Trimbakeshwar ### People * Lord Shani * Saint Sai Baba ## Travel Knowledge Graph Destination: Top 5 Places To Visit In Maharashtra Location: * Maharashtra * India Related Destinations: * Mumbai * Aurangabad * Mahabaleshwar * Shirdi * Trimbakeshwar Nearby Attractions: * Sanjay Gandhi National Park * Tadoba National Park * Veena Lake * Siddhivinayak Temple Travel Type: * Travel & Destinations ## Content **Maharashtra** being the third largest state in India has some beautiful places to visit. Apart from Mumbai which every tourist visit , there are more places which has to be explored and to be seen as a tourist which will make you fall in love with Maharashtra. There are beaches, big malls, waterfalls, forest, forts etc which explains why nature is so beautiful here. ## Mumbai – Maharashtra Mumbai is the business capital of India in Maharashtra. Apart from that it is also the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. Places to visit in Mumbai are Gateway of India, **Elephanta Caves, Marine Drive**, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, **Haji Ali Shrine**, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Vastu Sangrahalaya, Markets of Mumbai, Global Vipassana Pagoda, Siddhivinayak Temple, Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, Beaches of Mumbai, Flora Fountain, Dr Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, Fort Bassein. ## Aurangabad Named after the emperor **Aurangzeb,** **Aurangabad** is famous for its caves popularly known as Ajantha & Ellora caves. These have been the major tourist attraction in Maharashtra and outside India. Bibi Ka Maqbara the replica of Taj Mahal which is in Agra and one of the seven wonder’s of the world is also a must see. **[Tadoba National Park – Tiger Safari In Maharashtra](https://www.indiaimagine.com/destinations/wildlife/tadoba-national-park-maharashtra/)** ## Mahabaleshwar **Mahabaleshwar** offers some exquisite vibes through its hill station views. This place is all together a perfect hideout from all city traffic and you will find some good quality time to be with the nature and its beautiful surroundings in Maharashtra .Apart from the hill station views there is **Veena Lake** where you can go boating or you can all try to visit Wilson Point for magnificent sunrise and sunset. Waterfall like **Chinaman** & **Dhobi** are all famous here. ## Shirdi **Shirdi**, where the home of the Saint Sai Baba is located is a definite place to visit. Here you will feel the supernatural presence and all feel the positive vibes in yourself while traveling here. It is one the most richest temples in India. Also, you should visit **Shani Shingnapur**, it is so devoted to Lord Shani that none of the houses or shops here have doors. ## Nasik **Nasik** is a well known holy destination of Maharashtra. There are many holy places where you should visit once in your lifetime. Some of them being **Trimbakeshwar, Mukti Dham**. Also Pandavleni Caves is a must see here. Nasik is also associated with the Hindu Mythology of Ramayana as it is believed the three saintly figures – Ram, Lakshman, and Sita dwelled in this land. And last but not the least in puruhwadi you will find the fireflies enlighting the night sky with their light which is one of the best scene to watch. ## Sources * Official Temple Information * Maharashtra Tourism * Author Research ## Document Metadata * Canonical URL: https://www.indiaimagine.com/india/maharashtra/top-5-places-to-visit-in-maharashtra * Word Count: 470 * Reading Time: 3 Minutes * Language: English * Last Updated: 2021-06-12