Maharashtra Things To Do

Ajanta Caves in India Ajanta Caves an entry in Aurangabad Things To Do
The Ajanta caves are a series of historic rock cut caves located in a region about 100 km from the city of Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra. The caves are nestled in a horseshoe shaped ridge in a panoramic gorge in the Western Deccan. These spectacular caves are a rare specimen of Buddhist art and architecture spanning a glorious era over several centuries from 200 B.C. to 650 A.D, after which they slipped into oblivion and were discovered thousands ... more
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai India Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) an entry in Mumbai Things To Do
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) is a prominent landmark to the city of Mumbai in Western India. A historic railway station, the famous Victoria Terminus (VT) was rechristened Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and is the main link on the Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay) suburban railway network. The Terminus is the junction that connects the westernmost end point of the Central Railway Network of India to the southern end point and to its branch, the Harbour ... more
Chowpatty Beach an entry in Mumbai Things To Do
Chowpatty Beach at night is almost magical, and a must-do when visiting Mumbai. Full of food vendors, couples, and families, this thing to do in Mumbai typifies the anguished beauty of the city. There are food stalls on the beach that sell bhel puri (a concoction of puffed rice, lentils, onions, chutney, and puffed rice) and kulfi (Indian ice-cream), which you are sure to enjoy if you're brave enough to try them. Chowpatty Beach is also where ... more
Elephanta Caves in Mumbai India Elephanta Caves an entry in Mumbai Things To Do
Hewn out of solid rock face of the Gharapuri Island some eleven kilometers east of the Mumbai harbor are the Elephanta Caves, a magnificent specimen of rock cut architecture of ancient India. Originally called Gharapuri Caves, the Elephanta Caves are a Hindu cave temple complex, a legacy of the Konkan Muryas, Rashtrakuta Kings and the Gupta Dynasty. The Portuguese, who controlled the area from mid 16th to mid 17th century, named the island and the ... more
Ellora Caves an entry in Aurangabad Things To Do
One of the finest examples of rock cut architecture and amalgam of Hindu, Buddhist and Jaina styles is found in the Ellora caves, around thirty kilometers from Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra in India. Hewn out of solid basalt rock face is a complex of temples, shrines, monasteries, halls and galleries over a period of several centuries from 600 AD to 1000 AD. It is situated on the ancient North-South route of Dakshinapatha. The Ellora caves ... more
Enjoy Travelling an entry in Nashik Things To Do

Visit Trimabakeshwar and various other ancient temple, Its very close to Nashik and also You must visit Shirdi, which is around 60 Km from Nashik. Dont forget to have Nasiks wine and Kondaji Chivja, Very tasty snacks.

Pune or Mumbai are the nearest big cities. (from Pune/Mumbai, Nashik is around 5 hrs journey)

Gateway Of India an entry in Mumbai Things To Do
Originally built as a commemoration of Queen Mary and King George V visit to India, the Gateway was opened to the general public in 1924.
Haji Ali Dargah Mosque an entry in Mumbai Things To Do
This scenic Dargah was built in the early 1900's to honor the Sufi Saint, Haji Ali. It is situated on a small islet just about half a kilometer in the sea off the eastern coast of Mumbai City. Though this Mumbai attraction is a Muslim shrine, it is open to visitors of all religions. The only access to the islet is a narrow walkway which gets completely submerged during high tides and in monsoon. The architecture is typically Muslim with a single ... more
Hutatma Chowk an entry in Mumbai Things To Do
Perhaps the best known and the busiest city square in Mumbai, Hutatma Chowk in Mumbai, (which means "Martyr's Square") was formerly called Flora Fountain. Hutatma Chowk is located in the busy financial district of South Mumbai. It derives its present name from an incident in 1960 when a peaceful demonstration by the Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti was fired upon by the police resulting in some deaths. The incident led to the formation of the present ... more
In and around Ahmednagar an entry in Ahmednagar Things To Do
1. Shirdi....the famous Saibaba temple is in the district of Ahmednagar...about 2 1/2 hours from the City of Ahmednagar. 2. Strawberry farms near Savedi and Panjarapol farms off of Nagar-Pune road. 3. Meherbaba temple and of course the greatest and ancient Maliwada Ganesh temple. 4. Military camp 5. "Bhikot" Fort 6. Ancient Medical School of Ayurveda...(definitely needs upgrading) but worth visiting. 7. Beautiful farms in and around Ahmednagar. ... more
Kamala Nehru Park an entry in Mumbai Things To Do
Known at one time as the Hanging Gardens of Mumbai, perhaps due to its being located at the top of the city's Malabar Hills, it is named after the wife of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Though certainly not as famous as its namesake in Babylon, the park nonetheless offers a spectacular panoramic view of the city, especially Marine drive, Mumbai's famous seaside boulevard, also known as the Queens Necklace. A map of the old city ... more
Kanheri Caves an entry in Mumbai Things To Do
The Kanheri Caves are an undervalued historical gem of Mumbai. It's the Elephanta Caves with a lot more excitement and a lot more to see. You have Chaityas, Viharas- with oriental inscription et all. There are some very eerie caves too with gigantic representations of the Buddha. It's a splendid experince every time you go there. Unfortunately, it attracts an unruly crowd in the monsoons for all the waterfalls and I just hope that they don't chip ... more
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya an entry in Mumbai Things To Do
Mani Bhavan is a two storied house, where Mahatma Gandhi lived from 1917 to 1934. This house served as Gandhi's base from where he preached his belief in nonviolence and civil disobedience, ultimately succeeding in driving the British out of India. The house is a popular attraction for Mumbai tourism. The simple structure has been a witness to India's struggle for freedom. It has now been converted to a museum and research center, containing a ... more
Marine Drive an entry in Mumbai Things To Do
Marine Drive is a stretch of road along the water stretching between Malabar Hill and Nariman Point. This was great for me - it's a fun place to unwind and breathe in some fresh air, something which I personally was grateful for since Mumbai can get very rough on you sometimes. A fun thing to do in Mumbai. Marine Drive is also where the wealthier Indians live in Mumbai, so you get to see some pretty cool houses as you walk along the water. That, ... more
Mumbadevi Temple an entry in Mumbai Things To Do
Mumbai City, formerly known as Bombay, owes its name to Mumbadevi, its Patron Goddess. The temple, constructed circa 15th century by the local fishermen in honour of Mumbadevi, was demolished and rebuilt in 1737 at Bhuleshwar. Legend has it that Mumbadevi was sent by Lord Brahma to subjugate a wicked demon Mumbaraka who harassed and tormented the local populace. The idol of Mumbadevi, housed in the reconstructed shrine, is adorned in a flowing ... more
Prince of Wales Museum an entry in Mumbai Things To Do
The Prince of Wales Museum, recently renamed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sangrahalaya, is located on the famous 'Crescent Site' next to the Gateway of India. This Mumbai thing to do is an excellent showcase for the breadth and depth of the civilizations that populated the Indian subcontinent, and is a popular draw for Mumbai tourism. Like a lot of buildings built during the British days, the Prince of Wales Museum, which opened to the public ... more
Rajabai Clock Tower an entry in Mumbai Things To Do
Designed by the English architect, Sir Gilbert Scott, this 260 ft tall clock tower is a part of the Bombay University building complex. For several years it was the tallest structure in Mumbai and was an important landmark. It is named after a prominent businessman, Premchand Roychand who funded the construction of the tower. The architecture is typically British with exquisite carved figures adorning the base and the wall of the tower. It is situated ... more
Site Visits an entry in Nagpur Things To Do
1. Pachmarhi(M.P)- Hill station-230 kms 2. Chikhaldara(Mah)- Hill station-250 kms 3. Pench National Park- 100 kms 4. Khekra nala- Resort-60 kms 5. Ramtek- Historic place-60 kms 6. Khindsi- Resort-60 kms 7. Kahna Kisli(M.P) -Tiger reserve-250 kms 8. Tadoba national Park- 180 kms 9. Mouments to be seen - Nagpur rly station, - General post Office, - Resesve bank of India Bldg 10. Also genuine Dhaba(open air low cost eating ... more
Vasai Fort an entry in Mumbai Things To Do
Although the territories of Goa, Daman and Diu were the strongholds of the Portuguese rule in India, the town of Vasai near Mumbai also came under their influence. They built a fort in Vasai, which was then known as Bassein in Portuguese. Several smaller forts were also built around the main fort, fronting the Vasai harbor. In the 18th century, the Portuguese in Vasai came under attack by the Marathas under the rule of Baji Rao Peshwa and the ... more

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