Maharashtra

The scenic beauty of the sprawling Western Ghats, majestic forts, beautiful temples sculpted out of rocks and endless silver beaches will leave you spellbound. It is famous for Paithani and Narayan Peth Sarees, Kolhapuri footwear, and Warli paintings. Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra has been the country's commercial and film capital and is dotted with heritage architecture and monuments. The state is a major producer of sugar and is known for the famous Alphonso mangoes. Ganesh Chaturthi is a major festival of the state.