Maharashtra is a land whose sheer size and diversity will stun you. Enjoy the mountains that stretch out into the mists as far as the eye can see. Innumerous forts stand proud and strong. The scores of temples sculpted into and out of basalt rock. Marathi is the Official language of Maharashtra.

Maharashtra has many breathtaking hill views and hill stations. These hill stations attract domestic and foreign tourists in huge numbers. Several wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and Project Tiger reserves have been formed in Maharashtra with the aim of conserving the rich bio-diversity of the area. Dating back to the 2nd BC and artistically built over a few centuries, the Caves of Maharashtra have an extraordinary demanded by tourist. Most of the forts in Maharashtra situated in the hills or near the seas are associated with Shivaji - the great Maratha warrior and an equally great fort builder. Maharashtra's 720 km long affair with the Arabian Sea extends from Dahanu and Bordi in the north up to Goa proceeding southwards. Maharashtra is a home to large number of animal and bird species including the tiger, crocodile, bison, gawa, neelgai, wild deer, sambars and rare migratory birds.