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Mumbai (formerly Bombay) is the capital of the state. Maharashtra is located on the west coast of India where it faces the Arabian Sea. Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Madhya Pradesh are to the north, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh are to the east, and Goa and Karnataka are to the south.
The web portal for Maharashtra provides access to a wide selection of government agencies and services.
The web site for the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation offers a very good introduction to tourist attractions in the state.
The Konkan Railway follows a route that runs parallel to the coast from north to south through the state of Maharashta, Goa and Karnataka.
The Ajanta Caves and the Ellora Caves in the Aurangabad District, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) in Mumbai, and the Elephanta Caves on the Island of Elephanta in the Kolaba District have been designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The Matheran Light Railway (extension to the Mountain Railways of India) in the Raigad District is on a tentative list for World Heritage Status by UNESCO.
Airports: The Chattrapathi Shivaji International Airport at Mumbai (Bombay) is one of India's major airports for international flights. It is about 21 miles / 35 km from central Mumbai. The Santa Cruz Domestic Airport, which is used for domestic flights, is about 15 miles / 25 km from central Mumbai. Juhu Airport also serves domestic flights. It is within the city of Mumbai.
Aurangabad, Nagpur and Pune airports handle domestic flights. They are close to their respective cities.