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The state of Maharastra 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, carved out a large part of Central India as its domain . Maharastra's many inland and coastal forts are a legacy of Shivaji and, to a lesser extent, the Portuguese.

AURANGABAD - MAHARASHTRA (INDIA)

Visit the Bibi-ka-Maqbara, built by Aurangazeb as a Tomb for his wife, an imitation of the Taj Mahal, a Himroo factory where beautiful cotton and silk fabrics are produced, Panchakki - a water- mill within which there is a Tomb of a Muslim Saint. Of special value to the art and culture buffs are the Buddhist caves.

AURANGABAD-AJANTA CAVES - MAHARASTHRA (INDIA)

Ajanta Caves are 106 kms from Aurangabad and date back to the 2nd century BC. The 30 rock hewn caves are adorned with Buddhist sculpture and the frescoes portray in epic form the religious and secular life through eight centuries.

AURANGABAD-ELLORA CAVES - MAHARASHTRA (INDIA)

Ellora Caves (29 kms) 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.

BOMBAY - MAHARASHTRA (INDIA)

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.

BOMBAY-AAREY MILK COLONY & JUHU - MAHARASHTRA (INDIA)

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 Bombay. Later, visit Juhu beach with a 5 km stretch of golden beach fringed by palm trees and a number of restaurants.

BOMBAY-ELEPHANTA CAVES - MAHARASHTRA (INDIA)

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.

BOMBAY - KANHERI CAVES - MAHARASHTRA (INDIA)

Situated 42 kms from Bombay, these caves are more than 100 in number and built by Buddhist monks between 100 BC. and 50 AD. at the beginning of rock-cut architecture. The Buddha is not represented himself; only symbols of the religion are depicted. Cave nos.1, 2 and 3 are note worthy for their massive pillars, sculptures and stupas. It was an ideal place for meditation.

BOMBAY-KARLA CAVES - MAHARASHTRA (INDIA)

112 kms from Bombay these are the largest Chaitya (prayer) Caves in the country dating back to 160 BC. The Chaitya Hall is 45 metres long, 15 metres wide & 16 m high and is still well preserved. At the entrance of the caves is a pillar with three lions on it. The Donor couple and the Mithuna (in coitus) panels on pillars are famous.

PUNE (POONA) - MAHARASHTRA (INDIA)

Visit Singhagarh Fort, scene of one of Shivaji's most daring battle, Temple, Museum and the famous National Defence Academy.

SHIRDI              -    MAHARASHTRA (INDIA)

Shirdi is the renowned abode of Saibaba. Devotees from almost every faith throng here to pay their respects to his memory. Thursday is the special day and on Ramnavmi, Guru Purnima and Dussehra, fairs are organized on a large scale. Besides the Saibaba shrine, there's the Dwarkamayi mosque and Sakori ashram.