10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Maharashtra That You Shouldn't Miss

July 15, 2021 Brain Ambrose

Maharashtra (/mɑːhəˈrɑːʃtrə/; Marathi: [məharaːʂʈrə] ( listen), abbr. MH) is a state in the western region of India and is India's second-most populous state and third-largest state by area. Spread over 307,713 km (118,809 sq mi), it is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west and the Indian states of Karnataka, Telangana, Goa, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It is also the world's second-most populous subnational entity. It has over 112 million inhabitants and its capital, Mumbai, has a population of approximately 18 million. Nagpur is Maharashtra's second capital as well as its winter capitalp
Restaurants in Maharashtra

1. World of Bollywood India Tours

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World of Bollywood India Tours

WOB INDIA Team has a dream...Happy Tourists in India. We provide Great Tours! We are driven by a single desire to make every single person visiting India have a good time and a fantastic experience! Often that means having to customise our tours and itineraries, adjusting our times to meet your schedules and yes, working on budgets that suit you. So if you have a thought, we will be happy to work out something special for you. The best way to book a tour with us is online through Tripadvisor/ Viator or by contacting us directly by text or mail. We do not have any arrangement with the concierges in 5 Star Hotels of Mumbai. We value and respect your trust in us. We have a strict ‘No Commission’ Policy. We never suggest any shopping places to you. We are looking forward to meet you in Mumbai soon and organising exciting and memorable experiences for you Thank you, TEAM WOB INDIA TOURS. Mumbai

2. Shree Krishna Mandir

Bombay Pune Road, Nigdi, Near Octroi Naka, Pune India +91 20 2766 2277 http://www.theshreekrishnamandir.com
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Shree Krishna Mandir

3. Kanheri Caves

Sanjay Gandhi National Park Borivli East, Mumbai India http://sgnp.maharashtra.gov.in/1231/Kanheri-Caves
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Kanheri Caves

Reviewed By smitaban - Mumbai, India

Ancient 4th century buddhist caves in the heart of the city of Mumbai in the beautiful backdrop of Sanjay gandhi National Park ....A must visit for a mumbai tour ....Very well preserved rock cut caves with huge Bamiyaan style rock cut buddha status....an archeological treat to the eyes....

4. Saptashrungi

Satpur Gangapur Road Vani, Nashik 422215 India +91 2592 253 351 http://saptashrungi.org/
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Saptashrungi

Reviewed By 007Wanderer01 - Mumbai, India

Saptshringi nivasini mata is represented by a huge idol with 16 hands. Her Aura instantly attracts. We went there from Nasik on the way to Saputara. Road.is good. Ride to hill top is very smooth and approach road is excellent. There was huge rush and took us 2 hours even with the funicular. No social distancing in the Corona times, even though they insist on mask. Funicular is really a well maintained a well operated boon for the devotees. Its not a Rodeway but railway i think. I was carrying my mother who is 72 year old and physically frail.There is an arrangement for wheel chair along with escort for senior citizen with extra cost of INR100, which makes Darshan quite easy for them. Funicular rate is now INR 100 PP.

5. Pandavleni Caves

Pandav Lene Rd, Nashik 422010 India https://nashik.gov.in/tourist-place/pandav-caves/
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Pandavleni Caves

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Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom

These Bhuddist caves date back to the 1st century BC. The caves are considered to be amongst the earliest example of Bhuddist rock-cut architecture and an important source of historical record of the development of Bhuddist religious practices as it evolved up the 6th century CE. There are 24 four caves in total, all of which are cut into the hill of Trirasmi and requires a bit of climbing to see them all, but nothing I thought was too strenuous. Cave number 3 is the biggest, one of the most important and most richly decorated of all the caves One of the best things to see in Nashik

6. Darshan Museum

10 Sadhu Vaswani Path Near GPO, Pune 411001 India +91 20 2612 3847 [email protected] http://www.darshan.net.in
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Darshan Museum

FREE ENTRY TO ALL VISITORS --- Darshan is not really a 'museum' in the conventional sense of the term. Although it does what every museum does, keeps alive a memory, but at Darshan, it's done through 3D Holographics, Life-Like Statues, Realistic Sets, Hi-Def Audio, HD Video, Theatrical Lighting and much more!Darshan is the next step in story-telling. The visitor literally 'walks' into a scene and the scene 'plays out' before your eyes! Each scene is brought to life through realistic sets, and within the set are various props that help to recreate the scene before you. For the first time in the country has 3D Holographics been used in a show! Characters appear in thin air and act out scenes before your very eyes! A truly magical experience!Darshan tells the beautiful story of a Saint of Modern India, Sadhu T L Vaswani. He was a visionary, an educationist, a spiritual giant, a poet and much, much more! His life bore witness to the universal ideals of Unity, Brotherhood of all life, Compassion, Love for all, Peace. He inspired many to work for the cause of the independence of India alongside with Gandhi, he worked for women upliftment years before modern society did it, by starting a Women's Education Movement called the Mira Movement in Education. The Mira Movement in Education has now spread to many cities and thousands of young girls benefit from it. He was an animal rights activist, his birthday, 25th November, is celebrated as Animal Rights Day and crores of people pledge to abstain from food of violence on this day every year! He was a spiritual giant. He spread the Eternal Message of the Saints and Rishis amongst the common man and made the Divine accessible to everyone. Ever a believer in the Unity of All Life, He promoted no one religion but taught that all religions lead to but One Goal. The Paths are Many but the Goal is One! His spiritual poetry has been compiled into the largest compilation of Spiritual Poetry by a single author in the world! It is called the Nuri Granth and is revered by his followers as a storehouse of spiritual wisdom and knowledge.We invite you to come and experience His simplicity, His wisdom, His purity, His unique life at Darshan!

Reviewed By Vidhitraveller

We were astonished to see such a wonderful experience exists in Pune City A must visit for everyone TrulyA life changing experience Amazing use of technology...a spiritual journey... Staff is v Cooperative ,spaces are well maintained and properly sanitized

7. Global Vipassana Pagoda

Near Essel World Next to Esselworld, Gorai Village, Mumbai 400091 India +91 22 5042 7500 [email protected] http://www.globalpagoda.org/
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Global Vipassana Pagoda

The Global Vipassana Pagoda is a Meditation Hall near Gorai, North-west of Mumbai, India. The Pagoda was inaugurated by Pratibha Patil, then President of India on 8 February 2009.[1] It is built on donated land on a peninsula between Gorai creek and the Arabian Sea. The pagoda is to serve as a monument of peace and harmony. The Global Vipassana Pagoda has been built out of gratitude to the Buddha, his teaching and the community of monks practicing his teaching. Its traditional Burmese design is an expression of gratitude towards the country of Myanmar for preserving the practice of Vipassana. The shape of the pagoda is a copy of the Shwedagon Pagoda (Golden Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar. It was built combining ancient Indian and modern technology to enable it to last for a thousand years. The center of the Global Vipassana Pagoda contains the world's largest stone dome built without any supporting pillars. The height of the dome is approximately 29 metres, while the height of the building is 96.12 meters, which is twice the size of the previously largest hollow stone monument in the world, the Gol Gumbaz Dome in Bijapur, India. External diameter of the largest section of the dome is 97.46m and the shorter sections is 94.82m. Internal diameter of the dome is 85.15m.[4] The inside of the pagoda is hollow and serves as a very large meditation hall with an area covering more than 6000 m2 (65,000 ft2). The massive inner dome seats over 8000 people enabling them to practice the non-sectarian Vipassana meditation as taught by Mr S.N. Goenka and now being practiced in over 100 countries. An inaugural one-day meditation course was held at the pagoda on 21 December 2008, with Mr S.N. Goenka in attendance as the teacher. The aim of the pagoda complex is, among others, to express gratitude to Gautama Buddha for dispensing what followers believe is a universal teaching for the eradication of suffering, to educate the public about the life and teaching of the Buddha, and to provide a place for the practice of meditation. 10-day vipassana meditation courses are held free of charge at the meditation centre that is part of the Global Vipassana Pagoda complex.

Reviewed By Daisytells - Sydney, Australia

The travel info to come to the Global Vipassana Pagoda is very helpful and clear and I took the train from Churchgate, tuk tuk to Gorai Creek and ferry over to Esselworld and walked to the pagoda. As an old student (done 10 day courses) I was allowed to enter the large pagoda and mediate inside (30 minutes minimum). It was so peaceful. If you have not done a 10 day course, you can do a 10 minute guided introduction to mediation (anapana) in a hall to one side. The shop sells lovely souvenirs and information CD's and DVDs and books and the library has many resources. The teachings on the outside walls are reminders of the importance of non-sectarianism that is affecting many people in the world today. A small cafe sells masala chai/ snacks and water.

8. Ajanta Caves

Ajanta Caves Road, Ajanta 431001 India
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Ajanta Caves

Reviewed By drprmate - Pune, India

Ajanta caves are famous for its wall paintings,you must see this place.The caves include paintings and rock-cut sculptures described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive paintings that present emotion through gesture, pose and form.

9. Krishnabai Temple

Mahabaleshwar India
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Krishnabai Temple

Reviewed By 71srikantap - Lagos, Nigeria

Will suggest everyone to see this place. An archaeological interest, A historic ruin, which shoes the culture, spiritual excellence, the classic carvings, the unparalleled art and science and many many more things all at one place.

10. Sri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir

Shirdi 423109 India https://www.sai.org.in/en/the-temple-premises#samadhi-mandir-tab
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Sri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir

Welcome to the official website of Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi. It is the Governing and Administrative body of Shri Saibaba's Samadhi Temple and ...

Reviewed By AnjanManda - Hyderabad, India

The holy is temple is open to all religions.The main shrine is known as samadhi mandhir.There is the beautiful marble statue of Saibaba in sitting posture and his mahasamadhi.Baba took mahasamadhi in 1918.The Italian marble statue is real life like.You will feel baba is looking at you and responding.Remember his message “look to me and I shall look to you”.Experience the divine blessings and peace. There is free Darshan.You can book aarti online to save time and have good Darshan.For senior citizens and parents of less than one year child , special entry Darshan is provided.Avoid Thursday’s and weekends when there will be heavy rush of piligrims.Mobiles are not allowed inside the shrine.

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