The Ajanta Caves (2nd century B.C. till 650 A.D.) reflect the peak of ancient Indian art and architecture. The caves were cut in rocky cliffs above a horseshoe shaped valley to provide prayer halls …

Aurangabad, named after the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, is the gateway to the World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora. These complexes of caves are probably the best examples of rock cut architecture …

The small market town of Chiplun is an ideal place to halt on the long journey between Mumbai and Goa. The town is set on the banks of the Vashishti River, which is fed from the artificial Koyna Lake …

Ellora, near Aurangabad, is the site of stunning Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cave temples, built by artists from the sixth century A.D. till about 1000 A.D. The masterpiece at Ellora is the astonishing …

The venerated ancient temple of Shree Ganapati, believed to be 400 years old is situated here. It is built in a colossal rock on the shore and the idol is believed to be ‘Swayambu’. …

The industrial centre of Kolhapur in the south of Maharashta is an interesting city. It was conquered in the 17th century by the Maratha chied Shivaji whose descendants, the Chhatrapatis, ruled the …

Lonavala along with Khandala is part of a twin hill resort in the Western ranges of the Sahyadri between Mumbai and Pune. For visitors the chief asset of Lonavala and Khandala is the proximity to the …

Nestling in the Sahyadri range of the Western Ghats, Mahabaleshwar was the summer capital of the erstwhile Bombay presidency. A popular town, with an air of unspoilt beauty, it meanders leisurely for …

Matheran, a charming hill station, close to Mumbai, can be reached by an adventurous two-hour ascent in a toy train. Cars are not allowed in the town so everyone walks or rides a cycle or horse. There …

Mumbai is the financial, commercial and industrial capital of India. The city is also the centre of fashion and film making. As such the city hums with activity and its more than 15 million residents …

Nagpur is situated on the river Nag, from which it takes its name. It is popularly referred to as the orange growing capital of India and is situated at the geographical centre of India. Nagpur is a …

Nashik is a bustling township with a blend of the ancient and the modern. Scattered across the city are numerous forts and majestic temples. It is part of the green belt and is renowned for the …

Pune is the cultural capital of Maharashtra where education, arts and crafts, and theatre are given due prominence. It has one of India’s oldest universities and numerous colleges, and of course …

Tadoba Tiger Reserve is a pristine and unique eco-system situated three hours drive south of Nagpur. The Reserve contains some beautiful forest tracks and is endowed with rich biodiversity. The main …