Mahārāshtra's Essential Wonders

Maharashtra features a significant array of historical and architectural landmarks across Mumbai, Pune, and the Western Ghats. Mumbai is home to Victorian Gothic structures like the Rajabai Clock Tower and the High Court, alongside vibrant trading hubs like Crawford Market. The state's rugged terrain is marked by strategic fortifications, including the island-based Arnala Fort and the historic Shivneri Fort, the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Cultural sites range from the ancient rock-cut temples of the Elephanta Caves to the sacred Banganga Tank, while Pune offers landmarks like the Khadakwasla Dam and the serene Saras Baug.

Mahārāshtra's Essential Wonders — Harita

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Chor Bazaar

Chor Bazaar is one of the largest flea markets in India, located at Mutton street, near Bhendi Bazaar in Grant Road, South Mumbai.

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Elephanta Caves

The Elephanta Caves are a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, which have been designated a UNESCO…

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Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens (Hanging Gardens)

The Hanging Gardens, in Mumbai, also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, are terraced gardens perched at the top of Malabar Hill, on its…

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Rajabai Clock Tower

The Rajabai Tower is a clock tower in Mumbai India. It is in the confines of the Fort campus of the University of Mumbai.

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Crawford Market

Crawford Market is one of South Mumbai's most famous markets. The building was completed in 1869, and donated to the city by Cowasji…

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Flora Fountain

Flora Fountain is a Fountain located at the Hutatma Chowk is an ornamentally sculpted architectural heritage monument located at the…

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Bhau Daji Lad Museum (Victoria & Albert Museum)

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum is the oldest museum in Mumbai. Situated in the vicinity of Byculla Zoo, Byculla East, it was originally…

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Banganga Tank

The Banganga Tank is a temple tank which is part of the Hindu Walkeshwar Temple complex in the Malabar Hill area of the city of Mumbai,…

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Banganga Tank

The Banganga Tank is a temple tank which is part of the Hindu Walkeshwar Temple complex in the Malabar Hill area of the city of Mumbai,…

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Mumbai High Court

The High Court of Bombay is the high court of the states of Maharashtra and Goa in India, and the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli…

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St Thomas Cathedral

St. Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai, is the 300-year old cathedral church of the Anglican Diocese of Mumbai of the Church of North India.

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Bombay House

Bombay House is a historic privately owned building in the city of Mumbai, India that serves as the head office of the Tata Group.Situated…

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Arnala Fort

Arnala Fort is built on a small island off the port town of Arnala, located around 13 km north of Bassein, Maharashtra, India.

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Harihar fort

Harihar fort / Harshagad is a fort located 40 km from Nashik City, 48 km from Igatpuri, 40 km from Ghoti in Nashik district, of Maharashtra…

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Prabalgad Fort

Prabalgad is a fort located between Matheran and Panvel and comes under the Raigad District in the state of Maharashtra, India.

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Shivneri Fort

Shivneri Fort is a 17th-century military fortification located near Junnar in Pune district in Maharashtra, India.

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Khadakwasla Dam

Khadakwasla Dam is a dam on the Mutha River 21 km from the centre of the city of Pune in Maharashtra, India.

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Saras Baug

Sarasbaug is a major landmark in the city of Pune in India. The place where the park now stands was once occupied by a small lake.

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Pune Race Course

Pune Race Course is a racecourse located in Pune Cantonment, western India.

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Pune Junction

Pune Junction railway station is the main railway junction of the city of Pune, India.