The region known as Maharashtra today was known by the same name even before the medieval ages. The state has a thriving tourism. Maharashtra Tourism is one of the most well administered tourism departments in India. The state government has done a commendable job in ensuring good infrastructural support to promote tourism in Maharashtra. Facilities for transportation in Maharashtra are among the best in the country. Touristplacesinindia provides online information about how to reach Maharashtra, apart from other tourist information about the state.

How to reach Maharashtra by air:

The state has excellent communication by air, thanks to the presence of as many as seven airports in the state. These include one international airport in Mumbai, and six domestic airports. The airports of Maharashtra are �

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport: it is the busiest airport in India. Situated in the Sahar area, the airport is replete with international facilities and can presently cater to about 45 take offs and landings per hour.

Santa Cruz Domestic Airport:
The domestic terminal of the Mumbai airport is located in the Santa Cruz area. Two terminals take care of the domestic passengers here. The airport is connected by a large number of flights to almost all the major cities of India.

Lohegaon Airport (Pune):
The airport at Pune is located about 10 kilometers from the city and caters to a large number of domestic flights. Pune is also connected to Singapore and Dubai by air. Plans for a new airport are underway.

Chikkalthana Airport (Aurangabad):
The caves of Ajanta and Ellora make this city a popular tourist place. The city is also important for many industries. The airport connects Aurangabad with important cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Pune among others.

The rest of the airports are to be located at Nagpur, Kolahpur and Sholapur.

How to reach Maharashtra by rail

The state is well connected by rail to all parts of the country. Mumbai is the headquarters of two railway zones of the country. A large number of passenger and super fast trains ply from the city. Some of the major railway terminuses of the city are the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (previously known as VT), Dadar, Mumbai Central, and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus ( Kurla ).

How to reach Maharashtra by road

The state has excellent road networks that connect it with the rest of the country. Buses run by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation cover the entire state, providing transport in the remote corners of the state as well. The cities of Maharashtra have private taxis, auto-rickshaws, and intra-city buses, which make up an efficient travel network. The city of Mumbai has a well maintained transport network comprising buses run by the state owned BEST, auto rickshaws, taxis, and private tourist vehicles.

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