📍 Maharashtra, India
Maharashtra · 6 destinations & hidden spots
Ganpatipule, Ratnagiri district
A tranquil coastal sanctuary where a 400-year-old self-manifested (Swayambhu) idol of Lord Ganesha faces the Arabian Sea, flanked by coconut groves and clean silver-sand surf beaches.
Karjat taluka, Raigad district
Asia's only automobile-free eco-sensitive hill station, situated at an altitude of 800 metres in the Western Ghats. Known for its tranquil red laterite forest paths, heritage toy train from Neral, 38 designated cliff viewpoints including Panorama Point and Louisa Point, and colonial bungalows.
Murud, Raigad district
An unbreached 15th-century oval fortress rising dramatically out of the Arabian Sea waters, built by the Siddis with 19 rounded bastions and intact ancient bronze and iron cannons.
Mahad taluka, Raigad district
The impregnable hill fortress perched 820 metres above sea level that served as the royal capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Maratha Empire. Site of Shivaji Maharaj's grand coronation in 1674, featuring the Queen's quarters, the grand Raj Sabha, Maha Darwaja, and the thrilling Raigad Ropeway.
Malvan, Sindhudurg district
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's masterwork naval fortress constructed in 1664 on Kurte Island, guarded by 3 kilometres of towering zigzag ramparts built using lead-fused stone foundations.
Hidden Gem
Tarkarli, Malvan, Sindhudurg district
Renowned for clear turquoise waters, pristine white sands, and the scenic estuary where the Karli river empties into the sea. Maharashtra's premier hub for scuba diving, dolphin safaris, and houseboats.
