Maharashtra travel information guide

Maharashtra lies along the west coast of India and is the third largest state in the country. Mumbai, the port capital of Maharashtra, is a vibrant, cosmopolitan metropolis, as well as the country’s commercial capital, generating around 50% of the national foreign exchange earnings. The word Maharashtra is derived from the Sanskrit words Maha meaning Great and Rashtra meaning Nation, thus rendering the name Maharashtra (Great Nation). The main cities in the state are Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Nasik, Lonavala-Khandala Hill Station, Mahabaleshwar Hill Station, Matheran Hill Station etc. Ganesh Chaturthi (Lord Ganesh’s birthday) is the famous festival celebrated in the state and Marathi is tthe official language of the state.

Best time to visit Maharashtra :

The best time to visit Maharashtra is between September and April, the winter months between November and February are pleasant months as the humidity levels are the lowest and evenings are cool.

How to reach Maharashtra :

By Air
The major international airport is in Maharashtra i.e. the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport of Mumbai. Apart from that, the city also has a domestic airport — Santa Cruz Domestic Airport. The airports at Nagpur and Pune also operate a few international flights, apart from the usual domestic ones.

By Rail
The largest as well as the most important Railway Station of Maharashtra is situated in Mumbai and is known as The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

By Road
There are a number of National and State Highways in Maharashtra, which make it easier for any tourist to visit the state by road.

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