Best Places to Visit in Maharashtra

1. Mumbai

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2. Pune

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3. Aurangabad

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4. Nashik

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5. Lonavala

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6. Mahabaleshwar

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7. Kolhapur

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8. Alibaug

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9. Matheran

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10. Ajanta and Ellora Caves

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