Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest national park, globally renowned for boasting one of India’s highest densities of Bengal tigers. Located in the Chandrapur district of eastern Maharashtra, this massive 1,727 sq. km landscape consists of the Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. The name originates from “Taru,” a local tribal god,… Continue reading Tadoba
The term “Panna” most commonly refers to either the historic Panna City and District in Madhya Pradesh, India, or the highly valued Panna stone (Emerald gemstone)
Pench National Park is a premier wildlife sanctuary and tiger reserve located primarily in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh, India, with a portion extending into Maharashtra. Spanning an area of roughly 758 square kilometres, the park is famously recognized as the real-life setting that inspired Rudyard Kipling’s timeless literary classic, The Jungle… Continue reading Pench
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is a rising tiger reserve located in the Pandharkawada region of the Yavatmal district in Maharashtra, India. Spanning roughly 148.63 square kilometres, it serves as an essential wildlife corridor in Central India. It has gained massive popularity among wildlife enthusiasts for its incredibly high frequency of tiger sightings
Durshet is a serene forest-and-riverside village nestled in the Sahyadri mountain range of Maharashtra, India. Situated along the Amba River on the Khopoli-Pali Road, it serves as a premier eco-tourism and adventure getaway located roughly midway between Mumbai and Pune
Kolad is Maharashtra’s popular adventure capital, famous for its year-round white water rafting on the Kundalika River. Located in the Raigad district, this small riverside hamlet sits tucked into the scenic Sahyadri mountains. It acts as a major weekend getaway due to its strategic position on the Mumbai-Goa highway, making it easily accessible from Mumbai… Continue reading Kolad
Aurangabad, officially renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in 2023, is a major historic city located in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, India. Known widely as the “City of Gates” due to its 52 historic entryways, it serves as a massive tourism hub and gateway to ancient Indian architecture
Pimpri is a major urban neighborhood located within the northwestern metropolitan limits of Pune in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It forms a core half of the twin cities of Pimpri-Chinchwad, which are collectively governed by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). Historically a rural outpost, Pimpri began its modern metamorphosis in 1954 when India’s… Continue reading Pimpri
Karjat is a scenic city and popular weekend getaway in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. Situated approximately 100 kilometres from both Mumbai and Pune, it serves as a serene escape nestled within the Western Ghats and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The Ulhas River flows right through the town, making it a major hub for… Continue reading Karjat
Lonavala is a popular hill station nestled in the Sahyadri ranges of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra, India. Located approximately 64 km west of Pune and 96 km east of Mumbai, it serves as a premier weekend getaway famous for its misty valleys, lush green hills, cascading waterfalls, historical forts, and hard candy chikki. Tourism… Continue reading Lonavala
