Founded in 1494 by Ahmad Nizam Shah, this historical city where Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru wrote his "Discovery of India" was also the place where the, sugar co-op. movement started in Maharashtra. It is now also developing as important industrial and trading city Situated on the banks of river Sina...

Declared The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ajanta Caves are rock-cut cave monuments dating back to the 2nd century BC. The caves are nested in a horseshoe-shaped ravine close to village of Ajintha along the river Waghur.Discovered by British by chance in 1989 these 30 caves excavated in the south...

Once a princely state during the British Raj, Akkalkot is known for its association with Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj - the reincarnation of Lord Dattatreya. Swami Samartha lived here for 22 years at the residence of his disciple Cholappa and attained `Mahasamadhi` in 1878. The...

Located on the banks of the Indrayani River, Alandi popularly known as Devachi Alandi (God`s place) is known for â€˜samadhi’ and a temple of the Saint-poet Dynaeshwar. The temple was built in 1570.  Sant Dynanehswar translated the Bhagwat Geeta in Marathi known as `Dyneshwari` an...

Alibag (District: Raigad) Developed in 17th Century by Sarkhel Kanhoji Aangre (naval admiral of King Shivaji ), Alibag was the historic hinterland of Bene Israeli Jews and now it is headquarters of the Raigad district. It was known as Alibag due to the gardens (Bag) owned by a local rich man Al...

Known as  "Udumbravati", in ancient times, Amravati was abondaned by natives due to  famine  in 14th century, and returned back after several years.Chhatrapati Shahoo Maharaj presented Amravati and Badnera to Shri Ranoji Bhosle, in 1722.Britishers conquered Gavilgad fort  on 15th Dec` 1803 and...

Known for renowned educational institutes like Rural Medical College, Ambajogai was home twon of Freedom fighters Swami Ramanand Tirth & Babasaheb Paranjape who fought against razakars (Nizam regime-Hyderabad).2000 feet above sea level, Ambajogai is one of the devinne 3 & 1/2 `Shakti Peeths` (Plac...

Perched  in the Sahayadri Range is a hill station known as  one of the world`s "Eco Hot-Spots" with abandunt  variety of unique flora and fauna. Near an ancient Shiva temple you can spot Hiranyakeshi one of the sources of the Krishna river. The main attraction for tourists With  yearly averag ...

The twelve Jyotirlingas (Self immerged idols of Shiva) are the most important places for Hindu pilgrimages. Amongst five Jyotirlingas present in Maharashtra, Anudha Nagnath in the Hingoli District is the eighth Jyotirlimga is of great significance. Dharma (Pandava) constructed this beautiful temp...

Originally known as Kirki (Khadki) this is city was named after Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb who stayed here since 1681 untill his death in 1707. His tomb is situated at Khultabad, a small town near the city.Two-world heritage monuments of Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, are in Aurangabad District. A...