Khubladha Khubladha or Thal fort is situated on the coast of Thal near Alibaug. This was meant to protect Underi fort. History : The fort was built on a natural elevation on the Thal coast. In 1659, when Shivaji Maharaj started building Khanderi fort, Khubladha played a
Read more →Kalsubai The highest peak in the world is Mount Everest. Likewise, Kalsubai is the highest peak in the Sahyadris in Maharashtra. Kalsubai is the Everest of Maharashtra. To climb this Everest, you need no climbing equipment. To climb this 4500 feet peak, it just takes one day
Read more →Hadsar Sahyadri range has plethora of forts. Taluka Junnar, belonging to the Pune district is no exception. Hadsar is a beautiful fort located in this region. Starting from Naneghat, one can combine Jeevdhan, Shivneri, Lenyadri, Hadsar and Harishchandragad into a six-day trek. History :- Fort Hadsar, also
Read more →Ambolgad The two forts in the Rajapur Taluka of Ratnagiri District are Ambolgad and Yashwantgad. The fort of Ambolgad was primarily built to keep an eye on the ancient port of Musakaji and the surrounding seas. Col. Imlock captured this fort for the British in 1818. The
Read more →Ajinkyatara Fort :- Ajinkyatara is also known as ‘Fort of Satara’. It can be seen from anywhere in Satara city. Ajinkyatara is built on the mountain, which belongs to “Bamnoli” range that starts from Pratapgad. The geographical significance of all these forts is that, it is impossible
Read more →Rajgad Rajgad (Marathi: राजगड), literally meaning King of forts, one of the forts of Maharashtra state in India. Situated in the Pune district, the fort is approximately 4620 feet above sea level. Formerly known as Murumdev, it was capital of the Maratha Kingdom (Hindavi Swarajya) ruled
Read more →Raireshwar Raireshwar is a place in Bhor Taluka which has a temple famous for its historical importance. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took the oath of Swaraj in this temple at the age of 16 and then created history. Thus , Raireshwar can be considered as an important place
Read more →Vadhu – Tulapur Vadhu and Tulapur are the places related with Sambhaji – the son of Shivaji Maharaj. Sambhaji was killed in Tulapur and his samadhi was built in Vadhu. Thus, both these places are historically very important. Tulapur is situated on the banks of 3
Read more →Kanakeshwar Kanakeshwar – near Alibag is a nice place and famous for cool climate and especially because of old temple of Lord Shiva. The temple is situated on a small hill and the nearby village is ‘ Mapgaon ‘ which is almost 12 kms. from Alibag. The
Read more →Vengurla, Maharashtra The ways of nature are strange and the methods of poetic justice are amusingly bizarre. A great civilization is grounded to dust in a fortnight as the Mayan’s realized at the cost of own existence and some obscure villages and cities become the focus of
Read more →Sawantwadi, Maharashtra The Konkan belt of Maharashtra is blessed with natural beauty in abundance. Mountain ranges, overflowing lakes, verdant forests, great people and amazing culinary spreads; Konkan has it all and so it comes as no surprise when Sawantwadi reflects every bit of the Konkani flavour. A
Read more →Tarkarli, Maharashtra If the Mughal Emperor Shahajahan, mesmerized by the beauty of Kashmir, called it heaven on earth then one look at the beaches across the Konkan strip in Maharashtra might had evoked a response like Paradise on earth from him. Even a cursory look at the
Read more →Kunkeshwar, Maharashtra A wonderful pilgrimage center along the seaside, Kunakeshwar is situated in Devgad taluk of Sindhudurga district in Maharashtra. The scenic beauty of this tiny locale is attributed by the presence of the enchanting Arabian Sea. A typical Maharashtrian konkani village with a calm, quiet ambiance
Read more →Vijaydurg, Maharashtra Vijaydurg is a town that is located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This town is located along the coastline of Maharashtra, and is a prominent tourist destination. Travelling to the town of Vijaydurg is easy due to the host of options available. If you’re
Read more →Tuljapur, Maharashtra Tuljapur, a peaceful city settled on the hills Yamunachala on the ranges of the Sahayadri region in Maharashtra near Sholapur, is located at an average elevation of about 650 meters above the sea level. It is a marvelous pilgrimage center in the state of Maharashtra.
Read more →Grishneshwar, Maharashtra Grishneshwar is one of the ancient pilgrim destinations with all the purities and calmness of an Indian village. The religiously important Grishneshwar village is located in the close vicinities of Ellora and Daulatabad near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Grishneshwar is the abode of one of the
Read more →Guhagar, Maharashtra Soft sandy beach, eye catching sunset in the horizon and exquisite water sports facilities; Guhagar makes a perfect destination for secluded stay and adventurous sports activities. Guhagar, literally means cave house, is a temple town in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra state and in all respects
Read more →Bhimashankar, Maharashtra Bhimashankar is a spiritual place with dense forest. One has to go via Manghar to reach Bhimashankar. A visit for one day to this beautiful place of natural beauty and lovely scenery makes one refreshed and healthy. Bhimashankar is a good place for nature lovers
Read more →Harihareshwar, Maharashtra One of the finest sea shores in India, Harihareshwar is a nice tourist destination located in the Konkan coast in Maharashtra. Harihareshwar is renowned for its tranquility and picturesque beach. Harihareshwar is also known as Dakshin Kashi by virtue of its importance in the spiritual
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