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Maharashtra |
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| Capital |
Mumbai |
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| Main Language |
Marathi |
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| Roads |
Surfaced: 1,40,853 Kms,
Unsurfaced: 75,880 Kms |
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| Railways |
5,432 Kms |
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| Airports |
Aurangabad, Mumbai,
Nagpur, Pune |
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| Climate |
Summer: 39 C
to 22 C Winter: 34 C to 12 C Monsoon: June to October |
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| Truly a "Great Land"
and the most fascinating region of India. This third largest state is one of the most
industrially and commercially developed states of India. Its chief city Mumbai, is
the true Financial and Industrial capital of India.But modern Maharashtra is not the
bustle of industrial and agricultural activity or the frenzied pursuit of wealth
and progress alone. Very much part of the everday scene anywhere in the state are the
signs of its great religious, cultural, historical and martial heritages. Maharashtra
offers a traveler idyllic bliss in a land blessed by nature. Quiet and beautiful hill
stations, secluded palm-shaded golden beaches, placid lakes and warm springs and a variety
of wildlife. These are all part of a land created as it were, only for a relaxing holiday.
Languages: Marathi , Famous
for: Film Industry and Tourism
Places of Interest in Maharashtra:
- Ajanta/Ellora- Frescoes and
Sculpture in Buddhist caves. Zenith of Indian art.
- Aurangabad-Historical city full of
Mughal monuments, Buddhist Cave Temples.
- Panhala-Temples, Shrines, Fort,
Hill station
- Lonavala/Khandala/Karla-Hill
Station, Caves
- Shirdi-Mosque, Pilgrim Centre,
Shrines, associated with Shree Saibaba
- Mahableshwar-Hill resort, Temples,
Picnic spot. Lake, Boating, fishing, Waterfalls..
- Major towns: Mumbai, Pune,
Aurangabad, Nagpur, Nashik, Kolhapur.
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