Destinations

Six regions of Maharashtra

Ghats, coast, forest and ancient stone — each region has its own rhythm and season.

Western Maharashtra

Volcanic plateaus, hairpin ghat roads and fort-capped peaks running from Nashik to Kolhapur — the heartland of Maharashtra trekking.

Best season: Jun – Feb

Coastal Maharashtra

A 720km coastline of palm-fringed beaches, sea forts and fishing villages from Alibaug to Vengurla.

Best season: Oct – Mar

Eastern Maharashtra

Home to Tadoba-Andhari, Pench and Melghat — Maharashtra's premier wildlife country.

Best season: Nov – May

Central Maharashtra

Ajanta and Ellora's rock-cut wonders, Aurangabad's gates, and the Deccan's deep history.

Best season: Sep – Mar

Western Maharashtra

Lonavala's waterfalls, Lohagad's ramparts, and Mulshi's backwaters, all within two hours of the city.

Best season: Jun – Mar

Coastal Maharashtra

Maharashtra's clearest coastal water, scuba diving and Shivaji's island fortress.

Best season: Oct – May