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Maharashtra Tour
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state of Maharashtra is one of the largest
in India. Most of the state stand on the
high Deccan plateau which stretches East
some 800 km. from the Western Ghats. Historically
this was the main center for the Maratha
Empire, which defied the Mughals for a
long time and which under the fearless
rule of Shivaji, had a large part of Central
India as its domain. Maharashtra's many
inland and coastal forts are a legacy
of Shivaji and, to a lesser extent, the
Portuguese. Mumbai the capital of Maharashtra
is also the financial capital of India.
Mumbai has number of landmarks which are
worth a visit. Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging
Gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar
Hill offering a panoramic view of Marine
Drive, Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales
Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway
of India & drive through the Crawford
Market, Marine Drive & Flora Fountain.
Aarey Milk Colony is the largest dairy
farm in Asia. From the observation pavilion
you can see the process of pasteurisation
and bottling of milk. Aarey meets most
of the milk needs of Mumbai. Across the
Bombay harbour is the world famous 1200
years old Elephanta Caves, dedicated to
Lord Shiva. The famous sculpture signifying
the trinity of the Creator, the Preserver
& the Destroyer is located here. Situated
42 kms from Bombay, the Kanheri Caves
are more than 100 in number and built
by Buddhist monks between 100 BC. and
50 AD. at the beginning of rock-cut architectureOther
places of interest in the state include
the Ajantha and Ellora caves. Ellora Caves
encompasses 34 rock cut shrines representing
Buddhist, Hindu and Jain art dating from
the 4th to 9th century AD. The most remarkable
among them is the Kailash Temple, meant
to be a replica of Lord Shiva's celestial
abode - Kailash is the best example of
Rock cut architecture and an engineering
marvel.
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