Things to Do in Maharashtra

There are 48 attractions in Maharashtra. Gateway of India, monumental arch commemorating colonial-era royal visit, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Gateway of India
1
Gateway of India
Monumental arch commemorating colonial-era royal visit
Monument
Ellora Caves
2
Ellora Caves
Rock-cut temples and monasteries spanning Hindu, Buddhist, Jain
Archaeological Site
Ajanta Caves
3
Ajanta Caves
Ancient Buddhist cave paintings and vaulted chaitya halls
Temple
Salsette Island
4
Salsette Island
Island in Maharashtra containing most of Mumbai metropolis
Island
Kailasa Temple, Ellora
5
Kailasa Temple, Ellora
Monolithic rock-cut Hindu temple at Ellora caves
Building
Bibi Ka Maqbara
6
Bibi Ka Maqbara
17th-century mausoleum in Aurangabad, Mughal architecture
Monument
Elephanta Island
7
Elephanta Island
Island near Mumbai with ancient rock-cut cave temples
Island
Haji Ali Dargah
8
Haji Ali Dargah
Seafront mosque and shrine on a Mumbai offshore islet
Religious Site
Karla Caves
9
Karla Caves
Ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves with large chaitya hall
Religious Site
Bhimashankar Temple
10
Bhimashankar Temple
Ancient Shiva temple and one of twelve Jyotirlingas
Religious Site
Pench National Park
11
Pench National Park
Indian national park known for tiger populations and safaris
Park
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
12
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Urban national park protecting Mumbai's wildlife and hills
National Park
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
13
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
Major Maharashtra reserve protecting wild tigers and forests
Park
Shani Shingnapur
14
Shani Shingnapur
Village famous for doorless houses and Shani shrine
Religious Site
Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple
15
Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple
Ancient Hindu temple in Maharashtra housing a Jyotirlinga
Religious Site
Aga Khan Palace
16
Aga Khan Palace
Historic palace in Pune associated with Gandhi imprisonment
Palace
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
17
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Major Mumbai museum of art, history, and natural history
Museum
Grishneshwar temple
18
Grishneshwar temple
Hindu Shiva temple, one of twelve Jyotirlinga shrines
Religious Site
Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai
19
Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai
Popular Hindu temple dedicated to Ganesha in Mumbai
Religious Site
Daimabad
20
Daimabad
Bronze Age archaeological site with Indus Valley artifacts
Archaeological Site
Hazur Sahib
21
Hazur Sahib
One of Sikhism's five takhts in Nanded
Religious Site
Mumba Devi Temple
22
Mumba Devi Temple
Historic Hindu temple in Mumbai dedicated to goddess
Religious Site
Powai Lake
23
Powai Lake
Urban reservoir in Mumbai surrounded by residential developments
Lake
Shaniwar Wada
24
Shaniwar Wada
18th-century Maratha fort-palace, former Peshwa residence
Archaeological Site
Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur
25
Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur
Major Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Mahalakshmi
Temple
Vithoba Temple
26
Vithoba Temple
Major Hindu temple in Pandharpur, pilgrimage center
Temple
Chandoli National Park
27
Chandoli National Park
Biodiverse Western Ghats park with endemic species
National Park
Harishchandragad
28
Harishchandragad
Ancient hill fort in Maharashtra with rock-cut caves
Mountain
Kalsubai
29
Kalsubai
Highest peak in Maharashtra, popular trekking destination
Mountain
Lenyadri
30
Lenyadri
Cave temple complex housing one Ashtavinayak shrine
Cave
Ganesha Temple, Morgaon
31
Ganesha Temple, Morgaon
Important Ganapati pilgrimage temple in Morgaon
Temple
Khanderi
32
Khanderi
Island fort off Mumbai coast with cannon batteries
Island
Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue
33
Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue
Historic Mumbai synagogue noted for ornate interior
Synagogue
Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, Bandra
34
Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, Bandra
Famous Bandra hilltop basilica and pilgrimage site
Church
Chaul
35
Chaul
Historic coastal town in Maharashtra with Portuguese-era forts
Ruins
Nawegaon National Park
36
Nawegaon National Park
Maharashtra park protecting dry deciduous forest and wildlife
National Park
Tomb of Aurangzeb
37
Tomb of Aurangzeb
Mausoleum of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Maharashtra
Tomb
Cathedral of the Holy Name, Mumbai
38
Cathedral of the Holy Name, Mumbai
Gothic Revival cathedral serving Mumbai's Catholic community
Church
Crawford Market
39
Crawford Market
Historic Mumbai market known for spices and produce
Market
Dadar
40
Dadar
Major Mumbai neighborhood and busy transit hub
Area
Gugamal National Park
41
Gugamal National Park
Protected forest reserve in Maharashtra within Melghat region
National Park
Kalaram Temple
42
Kalaram Temple
Historic Hindu temple in Nashik with black deity
Temple
Mani Bhavan
43
Mani Bhavan
Gandhi's Mumbai museum and historic residence
Museum
44
Underi
Historic maritime fort island near Alibag, Maharashtra
Island
45
Panchakki
Historic water-powered mill and garden complex
Monument
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)
46
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)
Victorian Gothic railway station and Mumbai transport landmark
Historical Site
47
Maratha Military Landscapes of India
Fortified landscapes and forts illustrating Maratha military system
Historical Site
Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
48
Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
Ensemble of colonial-era Gothic and Art Deco buildings
Historical Site