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Holiday Destinations in Mumbai India
Mumbai, the financial capital of India, is a cosmopolitan and fast paced city. This historic city, extending along the sea, has grand buildings and is the center of India's commercial film industry. A tour of Mumbai's monuments and sights is sure to enchant any visitor. There are also lots of fascinating destinations near Mumbai, waiting to be explored by a venturesome traveller.
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Travel to Aurangabad
Aurangabad is a pleasant town connected well with the Mumbai (Bombay) and the city of Pune (Poona) by road and rail links. It is also connected by air to various destinations in India including Mumbai and New Delhi. The town is named after Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb
(1659-1707 AD), the last of the great Moghuls. Among the
several popular attractions of Aurangabad are the
BIBI-KA-MAQBARA and the PAAN-CHAKKI (water mill). The Bibi Ka
Maqbara, the mausoleum of Auranseb's wife Rabia, is a perfect
example of fine Moghul architecture.
A travel to this medieval town is sine qua non to visit the world-renowned heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora.
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Bibi Ka Maqbara, Aurangabad
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Holiday in Mahabaleshwar
Situated at an altitude of 1372 mtrs.
above sea level, Mahabaleshwar is a very popular hill station.
Better known as Strawberry Country the place is a true
paradise for honeymoon couples and families and all those
simply looking for a change from their hectic lifestyle.
Popular tourists points in and around the hill resort are
Wilson Point, Connaught Peak, Elphiston Point, Marjorie Point,
Castle Rock, Arthur's Seat, Baghdad Point, Babington Point,
Northcote Point, Falkland Point, Carnac Point, Fitzgerald
Point, Bombay Point, Gaolani Point, Panchgani Point, Helen's
Point and Venna Lake.
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View of Mahableshwar
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A good idea for a day trip is a visit to the Pratapgadh Fort, some 25 kms away from Mahabaleshwar.
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Holiday in Lonavala Hill Station
Lonavala, one of the beautiful hill stations in India, is located at an altitude of 625 m above sea level. Popularly known as the
jewel of the Sahyadri Mountains this hill station a popular
gateway from Mumbai and Pune. It serves as a starting point of
the travel towards one of the famous and ancient Buddhist rock
cut caves of Bhaja and Karla. The adventure buffs can take a
walk along the waterfalls, the grassy abundance and hills in
and around Lonavala. The mountainous terrain of Lonavala is
ideal for trekking and hiking. There are also numerous lakes
around Lonavala including Tugauli, Lonavala and Bhushi lakes,
so is the Walvan Dam. The small hill station of Khandala is
just 5 km away from Lonavala.
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Beautiful Hills of Lonavala
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Travel to Matheran
Matheran (which means "forest at the
top") is a place where Nature has found exquisite expression
in a various enchanting ways. Nearest hill station to Mumbai
(111 kms), it is situated at an altitude of 2516 feet. Each
dawn at this lovely hill resort girdled by the sahyadris
ranges ushers in a day of tranquil beauty. Matheran has become
successful in retaining the tranquility and peace of a hill
station by not allowing any kind of motor vehicle into the
town. Ideal for a day or weekend trip, Matheran abounds with
various places of interest such as Louise Point, the Charlotte
Lake with the Panthers caves.
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Hill Top View, Matheran |
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Visit Shirdi in Nasik
97
kms from Nashik, Shirdi is famous for the mystic saint Sai
Baba. (who is also popularly known as 'the Child of God'). The
place was the scene of action of Sai Baba who is revered by
both Hindus and Muslims. A grand marble temple has been made
in his memory. This attracts visitors on a large scale
especially on Thursdays. Other places of tourist interest are
the Gurusthan, the Khandoba Temple, the Shani Mandir, the
Narsimha Mandir, the Changdev Maharaj Samadhi and the Sakori
Ashram.
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Statue of Sai Baba, Shirdi
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Goa Holiday Travel
What is your idea of a perfect holiday? If it is surfing, swimming or just relaxing in the sun by the beach with your family and friends, then the beaches of Goa are the perfect place for this. This retreat has great beaches where you can swim or surf or body-surf. You can see the kids building sand castles and play cricket. Nothing beats the rumble of the surf while you read a novel in the sun and watch the children splash, or swim or surf.
Chiplun - Goa - full of fun
Situated 270 km from Mumbai on the
Mumbai-Goa highway, Chiplun is so near to civilization, yet so
far from it. The Vashisti River flows past the town, adding to
its rustic charm.
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Goa Beach
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