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Facts And Figures |
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Capital :
Mumbai Area :
3,07,713 sq km
Population :
96,752,247 Language :
Marathi, Hindi, English
Season :
October to March .
Airports :
Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Aurangabad |
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Tourist
Attractions |
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Mumbai
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Mumbai, India's economic powerhouse, pulses with
power and energy. This great city of more than ten million people is the
capital of the state of of Maharashtra and also the commercial capital
of the whole country. Center of industry, transportation, and
communication, its fine harbor on the Arabian Sea makes its one of the
world's busiest ports. Main places to visit
are :- Gateway of India, Marine Drive , Victoria Terminus. |
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Aurangabad
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The city of Aurangabad is known for its
medieval monuments and cultural heritage. It was the seat of the Mughal
Empire for a short period. The city boasts of Bibi-ka-Makbara, a
tomb that has some resemblance to the Taj Mahal. The importance of
Aurangabad is great, owing to its proximity with world heritage sites of
Ajanta and Ellora. These sites have Buddhist, Jain and Hindu
temples. Aurangabad is also famous for its silk and cotton textiles.
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Khandala
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Khandala is one of the important hill stations
in the state of Maharashtra and is the pride of the Sahyadri Mountains.
Khandala is endowed with abundant natural beauty and like Lonavala, it is
also provides a popular gateway from the hustle and bustle of cities of
Mumbai and Pune. The picturesque green surroundings of this pretty hill
station attract the travelers towards it.
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Other Cities |
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Ahmedmagar |
Latur |
Sangli |
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Akola |
Mahabaleshwar |
Satra |
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Amravati |
Mumbai |
Solapur |
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Aurangabad |
Nagpur |
Thane |
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Bhandardara |
Nasik |
Wardha |
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Chandarpur |
Osmanabad |
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Jalogaon |
Pune |
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Kolhapur |
Raigad |
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Tourist Cities |
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Temples
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