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Maharashtra Map and Guide

Welcome to this map and guide of Maharashtra in India. This map shows a growing collection of 360 panoramas taken around Maharashtra by various panoramic photographers forming a virtual tour of the state. Simply select a pin on the map to begin exploring. View this map as either a street map, terrain map or as a satellite image of India. Select the 'Earth' option to view it using the Google Earth plugin.

About Maharashtra

Maharashtra state covers much of western India. It is the third largest state in the country and one of the most populous. The capital city of Maharashtra is Mumbai. The state has a rich history, with written records dating back to the 3rd century BC. The major cities outside of Mumbai include Aurangabad, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai and Pune. For the visitor, there is much to see around the state from hill forts and temples to nature reserves and beach resorts. The state has over 550 forts, including a number of important sea forts, temples, caves an wildlife parks. Numerous beach resorts dot the 720km of coastline and whether on the sea or inland there are countless opportunities for adventure tourism. Lists of some of the highlights are given below. Maharashtra Forts

Belapur Fort, Navi Mumbai
Chandan Fort
Daulatabad (Deogiri)
Malhargad Fort
Matheran Fort
Mahabaleshwar
Panchgani
Tung Fort
Varandha Ghat

Maharashtra Places of Interest

Ajanta Caves - rock-cut cave monuments dating from the second century BCE.
Bibi Ka Maqbara (mausoleum) - built for Chand Bibi who defended Ahmednagar against the Mughal forces of Emperor Akbar.
Chaturshringi Temple - built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale
Deekshabhoomi - Bhuddist monument in Nagpur
Elephanta Caves - ancient temple caves on Elephanta Island
Flora Fountain
Gateway of India - monument in Mumbai
Jejuri and the main temple of Khandoba
Kailash Temple in Ellora Caves
Mula and Mutha rivers
Nerul Balaji Temple in Navi Mumbai
Shaniwarwada - palace fort in Pune built in 1732
Shivaji Chowk at Vashi in Navi Mumbai
Siddhartha Garden in Aurangabad
Taj Mahal Palace & Tower
The Haji Ali Mosque built in 1431
Utsav Chowk at Kharghar in Navi Mumbai.
Varandha Pass on road from Mahad to Bhor

Maharashtra Nature Reserves

Chandoli National Park - in Sangli district.
Gugamal National Park - also known as Melghat Tiger Reserve.
Navegaon National Park - near Gondia, home to deer, bears and leopards.
Pench National Park - Tiger Project park in Nagpur district.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park - Within Mumbai, also called Borivali National Park and is largest park on earth within city limits.
Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary - 30 km from Sangli, contains temples of Lord Shiva and Jain Temple of Parshwanath, which are major tourist attractions.
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Project - famous tiger reserve near Chandrapur in Vidarbha.
Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary - Jungle area 152 kms from Mumbai with various walking trails.
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary - dense forest sanctuary in Satara district, also location of Vasota Fort.

Beach Resorts in Maharashtra