Best Things to Do in Maharashtra

The places, attractions and experiences worth your time in and around Maharashtra — and the homes that put you close to them.

Attractions & Places to Visit in Maharashtra

AttractionTypeHighlightDistance
Ajanta & Ellora CavesUNESCO HeritageBuddhist & Hindu rock-cut cavesAurangabad
Gateway of India, MumbaiLandmarkIconic colonial monumentMumbai
Mahabaleshwar PlateauHill StationStrawberry farms, viewpointsPune 3h
Bhimashankar ForestWildlifeJyotirlinga + biodiversity reservePune 3h
Alibag FortsHeritageSea forts (Kolaba, Murud-Janjira)Mumbai 2h ferry

Key Landmarks near Maharashtra

Iconic
Gateway of India, Mumbai
Hill
Lonavala Lookout Points
Mumbai 3h
Beach
Alibag Beachfront
Mumbai 2h ferry
Heritage
Ajanta & Ellora Caves
Aurangabad
Hill
Mahabaleshwar Plateau
Pune 3h

Maharashtra — questions

What are the best places to visit in Maharashtra?

Top spots in and around Maharashtra include Ajanta & Ellora Caves, Gateway of India, Mumbai, Mahabaleshwar Plateau, Bhimashankar Forest, Alibag Forts.

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