Maharashtra is a home Sahyadri
mountain range. Its picturesque beauty and glorious history is pride of
Maharashtra. If you want to explore the Maharashtra then there is a long list
of places to visit in Maharashtra. Hill
stations in Maharashtra are very popular. Most of these Hill stations were developed by the
British government in their rule to survive Indian summer. But these Hills
stations are still get visited by thousands of people across the world. There
is multiple hill stations near Mumbai
to people like to visit over a weekend.
Hill stations in Maharashtra not only attract tourists from all
around the world, but tourists across the country visit these hill stations
frequently. People often get tired of their hectic routine of life; hence they
need a place that offers them solitude. Every hill station is distinct from each other in many aspects. Proximity
to big cities is the most beneficial aspect of popularity if these Hill
stations. If you are looking for places to visit near Mumbai then we are giving
you a list of best places to visits in
Maharashtra.
Matheran : Matheran hill station is one of the most popular tourist place in Maharashtra. Matheran
is also renowned for being the smallest hill station of the country. It’s a
beautiful hill station near Mumbai.
It is easily accessible from Mumbai and Pune. It is located in ‘Western Ghat’,
location which is recently getting nominated as a world heritage site. If you
want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, then Matheran hill station is a perfect
location for you, it’s one of the few places in the world where vehicles are
not allowed.
Mahabaleshwar: Mahabaleshwar
is a highest hill station of Western Ghats of Maharashtra. Mahabaleshwar is one
of the most magnificent hill stations of the country. Places like the Catholic
Church, Conaught Peak, Pratapgad Fort are one of the most popular tourist spots
in Mahabaleshwar. Mahableshwar is already famous as a popular honeymoon
destination. There are many luxury accommodations available in the city.
Khandala
and Lonavala: Although both these hill stations are different, but they
are located in close proximity. Both of these hill stations are just an hour
and half away from the Mumbai and an hour away from Pune. Lonavala is popularly
known as ‘Jewel of Maharashtra’. the Key attraction of the location is 1st
century BC and 2nd century BC caves like Bhoja, Bedsa.
Chikhaldara : Located in
Amaravati district of the Vidharbha region of Maharashtra is a widely popular
hill station in India. Vidarbha region of Maharashtra is usually famous for its
immense heat and temperature, but chikhaldara on the other hand is popular for
beautiful mist and deep valleys. It holds its distinctive identity as a coffee
growing area in the state. It’s easily reachable from cities like Amravati and
Nagpur.
Bhandardara: Bhandardara is a Hill station near Nashik. Hill station is
popular among families as an ideal picnic place. It’s a beautiful small and
serene place. Attraction points like Radha Fall, Arthur Lake, Ratangadh fort
are well-liked by the people. Being a hill station near Nashik it’s
easily accessible from all the major cities.
