Pune
Ranked first in the ease of living index by MoHUA in terms of ‘livability’, Pune is the second largest city of Maharashtra. Often referred to as the cultural capital of the state, it is home to significant places with historical affiliation like Shaniwar Wada, Lal Mahal, Aga Khan Palace, and Shivneri Fort. Pune offers a perfect blend of modernity with tradition as we see in beautiful colonial architecture alongside contemporary…
Nagpur
The Orange City of India lies precisely in the geographical center of the country with the Zero Mile Marker. It is a major trade region of fresh oranges that are cultivated in the area. It is an important city for Maharashtra being its winter capital and a part of the top 10 Smart City Project. Another orange thing it’s known for is tigers; it is the Tiger City of India,…
Mumbai
India’s lifeline is Bollywood and Bollywood’s lifeline is Bombay. It’s a city that never sleeps and is a melting pot for diverse cultures and dreams. While the city keeps bustling with the sound of the local train, taxiwalas, dabbawalas, and mausis during the day, it offers a beautiful nightlife as well that makes Mumbai so safe. It is both the financial and entertainment capital of India, alongside also offering opportunities…
Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai, formerly known as New Bombay, is Maharashtra’s first smart city. Acting as a counter-magnet for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai is host to both development and nature. Sounds interesting, right? This planned city has made sure that the modern urban man gets the high-rises that he wants, and still doesn’t lose connection with the environment. It’s both a place worth recommending, be it residing or traveling. For nemophilists, the city…
Nashik
Pronounce it as Nashik or Nasik, was known as the “land of the brave” while the regime of Shivaji. This ancient holy city in Maharashtra is a magnet for Hindu pilgrims. The popular Kumbh Mela is hosted here once in every 12 years. Nashik is the third largest district of Maharashtra in terms of population and speaking geographically, it has a lush mountainous terrain. It is located alongside the Godavari…
Ratnagiri
The first thing that strikes you when you hear “Ratnagiri” is not anything other than beautifully yellow, sweetened spheres of satisfaction- mangoes! Mango lovers know how Ratnagiri and its mangoes are synonymous to each other’s existence. Ratnagiri, a splendid port city in Maharashtra is a must-go-to place for anyone who’s coming to Maharashtra. It is well connected to Mumbai with all modes of transport, so it also serves for a…
Thane
A city right on the outskirts of Mumbai, well connected with roads and railway, harbors almost 30 lakes, and hence magnets the name ‘City of Lakes’. This is none other than Thane. The city, just like others in Maharashtra, has a lot to offer. For nature lovers, the Elvis Butterfly Garden, an open-air butterfly park, is a prominent attraction. Ovalekar Wadi Butterfly Garden is another similar place situated in Ovale…
Alibag
Alibaug, or Alibag, is a little coastal town near Mumbai, popularly called ‘mini-Goa’ which has led to it being a tourist-magnet for tourists all year round. It is home to a lot of clean beaches, beautiful forts, and pilgrim-attracting temples. It also offers a lot of activities, both for children and adults. The most convenient and cheapest way to travel to Alibag is to take a ferry from Gateway of…
Kolhapur
Kolhapur, a city in Maharashtra, is well known for Kolhapuri chappals. It is well connected by all modes of transport to other parts of the state. It houses a lot of temples, which are architectural marvels in themselves. This attracts Hindu pilgrims in large numbers throughout the year. Starting with Mahalaxmi Temple, it was made in reverence of Goddess of wealth- Laxmi and dates back to the 7th century. A…
Satara
Often when we come across the name Chhatrapati Shivaji, we can’t help but imagine a warrior on a horse. This is how we’ve usually seen his statues. A unique one, however, can be seen in Satara, where he is standing beside a canon. Satara, a beautiful city, often called the soldier’s city also has other not-so-common features too. Located at the foot of Ajinkyatara fort in Maharashtra, Satara got its…