Hill stations, caves and coastal escapes
Maharashtra Tour Packages
Maharashtra offers easy short breaks from South Gujarat — the hill stations of Mahabaleshwar and Lonavala, the Ajanta and Ellora caves, Mumbai’s sights and the Konkan coast.
- Ideal: 3–5 nights
- Best: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug
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Mahabaleshwar–Panchgani and Lonavala–Khandala are classic family hill-station trips. Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) is the base for the UNESCO-listed Ajanta and Ellora caves, and Shirdi is a popular pilgrimage.
Highlights of a Maharashtra holiday
- Ajanta and Ellora caves
- Mahabaleshwar strawberry farms and viewpoints
- Gateway of India and Marine Drive, Mumbai
- Shirdi Sai Baba temple
Getting there from Gujarat
Train or road from Surat and Vadodara; flights to Mumbai, Pune or Aurangabad.
Must see
Top places to visit in Maharashtra
- 01
Mumbai
Gateway of India, Marine Drive and Elephanta Caves.
- 02
Mahabaleshwar
Hill station with valley viewpoints.
- 03
Lonavala
Monsoon waterfalls and forts.
- 04
Aurangabad
Ajanta, Ellora and Bibi Ka Maqbara.
Plan your dates
Best time to visit Maharashtra
October to March for sightseeing; the monsoon (June–September) is beautiful in the Western Ghats.
Ideal trip length: 3–5 nights
- Jan – recommended
- Feb – recommended
- Mar – recommended
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul – recommended
- Aug – recommended
- Sep
- Oct – recommended
- Nov – recommended
- Dec – recommended
Before you go
Travel tips
- Ajanta caves are closed on Mondays and Ellora on Tuesdays — plan accordingly.
Permits
No permits required.
Questions
Maharashtra travel FAQs
Is Mahabaleshwar good for a weekend trip?
Yes — it is a popular 2–3 night getaway, especially from South Gujarat.
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