Places to visit in Maharashtra

Places to Visit in Maharashtra

Vacations can be pretty and relaxing, especially if you plan a trip to one of the best places in India, Maharashtra…a place where the coast is always sultry, the hills are always scenic and the cities always tourist friendly. This stupendous destination is always welcoming and you may get a creasy forehead deciding where to go, considering Maharashtra to be the third largest state in India. However, in order to let you have the best vacation, we have shortlisted the top places to see in Maharastra especially one week long trip.

Matheran

A visit up a secluded and charming hill destination of Matheran can be an interesting experience, so much that you can almost forget all your worries. Entrenched in the Western Ghats range, Matheran is an environment-friendly place that does not allow any vehicle, and thus, walking or taking a pony ride are the options you can choose from. This popular getaway in Maharashtra is ideal to offer you respite from the hectic urban life. Enjoy basking in the warm sun, panoramic views of the rolling hills and pleasant weather that can compel you to extend your holiday. The major attractions in Matheran that you can go for a sightseeing tour are Echo Point, Louisa Point, and Alexander Point as well as Charlotte Lake and Vikatgad Peb Fort.

Mahabaleshwar

Such exhilarating vibes this hill destination of Mahabaleshwar offers, you can hardly think of any other destination while here, obviously! Its quiet surroundings and cool breeze make it a famous summer destination for the people, especially the city dwellers of Mumbai. Mahabaleshwar enchants every visitor by its best-kept tourist sites like the Wilson Point, which is the best place to see the sunrise and the Venna Lake where you can make the day out of it by boat around the lake. Mahabaleshwar is also famous for having trekking spots and beautiful waterfalls like Chinaman and Dhobi Waterfalls. You cannot leave Mahabaleshwar without visiting other important places like Pratapgarh Fort, Afzal Khan Tomb, and Pratap Garden.

Lavasa

Perhaps Lavasa can be called an ideal place to visit for honeymoon holidays because it’s soothing vibe, pleasant weather, colourful buildings and pebble streets offer certain charm. So to say, you may feel like being in a quaint little Italian town like Portofino. If you seek a quick getaway to see the nearby beauty of Lavasa, go for a trek to the surrounding wet forest and Mulshi Dam, for a more romantic and scenic sight, visit this dam during the monsoon season and the thin layered mist will certainly add an oomph to the place.

Malvan

Malvan is a quite a fishing holiday destination where you meet sun, sand, and sea. Here you can explore the beaches that are picturesque and comely. If you are seeking for a more secluded and romantic beach in Malvan, take a trip to the Kolamb Beach, you can expect to have an uninterrupted sight of the setting sun from this beach. Malvan Beach, on the other hand, is rather opposite to calm, it has various beachside shops and cafes, keeping it quite crowded, most of the time. For sightseeing, there are various islands that are accessible from Malvancho Dhakko, where you get a ferry to nearby rocky islands like the Lighthouse island, Burnt Island, and Nivati rocks. Malvan also has finest local places to visit like Rajkot, Rock Garden Sunset Point, Sarjekot Fort, Padma Gad and various other religious places. Besides, you have to try the delicious Malvani dishes, all thanks to their generous use of coconuts and natural herbs offering amazing flavours.

Tarkarli

Just a few kilometers from Malvan, Tarkarli is another fabulous place to be in to have a perfect beach holiday; charming and green by its appearance, it offers a lot of joy to the vacationers. This destination is perfect for a family holiday with kids and for honeymooners too. Just pass an array of coconut trees and you will be greeted with an outstretched beach which is the main attraction of the place. There is a wide range of resorts in Tarkarli that offer luxe treatment and all you have to do during your much-needed vacation is to sit back relax and enjoy every single moment offered by Tarkarli. This destination is also a popular hotspot for water sports activities, here you can enjoy scuba diving and motorboat rides along with other enthralling beach sports.

Alibaug

Amongst the best holiday places, Alibaug is perhaps the most attractive treasure to visit that is adorned with the dense forest of Kanakeshwar, which is enriched with a variety of animal and plant species. However, being a beach destination in Maharashtra, Alibaug’s effulgent pride is the Nagaon Beach. It has a peaceful environment, beautifully surrounded by tall coconut and palm trees. This beach looks stunning during the sunrise. The other must visit in Alibaug is the Janjira Fort, which is a perfect spot to gaze at the Arabian Sea, this fort endowed in an ancient Mughal architectural style is one of the best places to visit in Alibaug. On the other hand, the Kolaba Fort is also a best-kept tourist place you have to visit while in Alibaug, of course, a ferry ride to get here is necessary.

Nasik

Nasik is a famous destination to go to if you seek a religious sojourn and a countryside ambience. A visit to some of the historical attractions and holy places like Trimbakeshwar and Mukti Dham Temples is the must thing to do here. Also, not to miss out is a visit to Pandavleni Caves which is adorned in vihara style of architecture. 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. Nonetheless, to offer a rather relaxing and new experience, 30 minutes away from the heart of the city is Sula Vineyards. Sample some wine brewed in the Sula winery and oh my! you will feel like being in heaven with Gods.