Let’s explore Maharashtra.
Not found time to travel out of state in your holidays? Find yourself relaxing in some of these places in Maharashtra itself. An experience that will be unexpected and that will bring tranquility to your soul and euphoria,adventure and joy to your mind!
 1) Vajrai Waterfall.
 Bhambavli Vajrai Waterfall is the tallest waterfall of India.The height of this waterfall is 1840 feet,comes from the river Urmodi ,also the origin of river Urmodi. The waterfall is situated in the district of Satara in western Maharashtra.It flows 12 months in a year.The lust green mountains and the nearby flower valley will please your senses.It is a deserted place with no unwanted hawkers or cameramen.It is a perfect destination for all age groups.One can enjoy the greenery,the delicious Maharashtrian food.It is a complete way to rejuvenate yourself.So make a 2 day trip to this beautiful waterfall and find a beautiful way to reconnect to yourself too.
 2)Bhatye
 Bhatye is small village very close to Ratnagiri city.The main attraction of this village is the Bhatye beach the length of which is about 1.5kms.You can enjoy the Natures best here with a mind blowing flat sea shower.The sea waves of the will not only leave you with a breathtaking experience but also offer you with delicious chat items.Also The Coconut Research Center of Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth ( an agricultural University ) is right opposite to the beach.there’s also the famous temple of Zari vinayak at the end of the beach.
 3)Igatpuri Resort or Vipassana Kendra.
 A vacation is not just about going places,sight seeing,taking pictures or enjoying the food there.A vacation literally means getting away to find sometime with yourself,to reconnect,to heal and to find peace.If that is what you are looking for then Vipassana Kendra is your place. Vipassana which means,’to see things as they really are’ is a logical and pure natural science.With continued practice,this meditation relieves the tension of everyday life and develops positive,creative energy for the betterment of the individual an society.So enroll yourself with this course,meditate,observe silence,with no communication with the outer world.Sometimes this is what you really need.
 4)Lonar ( Crater Lake )
 Lonar is famous as the World’s third largest water lake.If you would like to spend your days of vacation in the middle of some really thick flora and fauna then this is your spot,you would enjoy the trekking adventure.You are expected to find Langoors,snakes,Mongoose,fox and deer and hundreds of Pea fowls.The Lonar is one of the five largest Crater in the world.It is a real visual delight when you visit the Crater and see how the meteorite has affected the earth’s surface,it will leave you exploring each nook and corner of this BIG curve.
5)Shrines.
 India is a country that is steeped in spirituality and religion.Maharashtra,too has its share of religious shrines,encompassing the many religions that grace India.Some of which would be;
-Shirdi.
-Mahalaxmi Kolhapur.
-Ashta Vinayak.
-Shani Shingnapur.
-Nanded.
-Pandrapur.
-Ghrishneshwar.
– By Pranchal Joshi
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