MAHARASHTA

Maharashtra, a state spanning west-central India, is best known for its fast-paced capital, Mumbai (formerly Bombay). This sprawling metropolis is the seat of the Bollywood film industry. It also has sites like the British Raj-era Gateway of India monument and cave temples at Elephanta Island. To the south is the rustic, beach-lined Konkan Coast. In the city of Pune, Aga Khan Palace is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

Capital:

Mumbai

Location:

west-central India

BEST TIME TO VISIT MAHARASHTRA:

October to March is the best time to visit Maharashtra. Offering a great climate to its visitors, this time is ideal for vacationers to witness the scenic beauty of this destination.

WHY VISIT MAHARASHTRA?

Maharashtra is famous for its caves, and rock-cut architecture as in Ajanta Ellora Caves that is also one of the UNESCO as World Heritage Site. Some of the temples in Maharashtra are over 1000 years old.Maharashtra state is home to many rare species of flora and fauna in 17 wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.

TEMPERATURE

• 22°C to 39°C

  Summer
  (March and extending till May)

• 22°C to 39°C

  Monsoon
  (June to July)

• 12°C to 34°C

  Winter
  (November to February)