10 Traveler Resources in Maharashtra That You Shouldn't Miss

'Khoj Ghandiji Ki.' situated in Gandhi Teerth (Gandhi Research Foundation) is a thematic, state-of-art, interactive multimedia museum conceived and commissioned to disseminate Gandhiji's life-lessons and ideology.This magnificent structure is built entirely in Jodhpur stone and, under green norms. It stands amidst lush green, noise and pollution free afforested terrain of Jain Hills. The museum is the largest audio guided air-conditioned museum in the world based on the life of Gandhiji. It has more than 30 sections equipped with Touch Screen, Bioscope, Digital Books, 3-D Mapping and Animation. (It takes 2 hours 30 minutes to visit the museum.) The Gandhi Research Foundation boasts a collection containing 1.9 lakh digital documents related to Gandhiji. The library houses 9000 books written on and by Gandhiji. Extensive archives, diaries, speeches are also provided. The tour package for Gandhi Teerth includes the museum and other amenities: Food court for refreshments, activities like horse riding/ swimming/boating, comfortable guest houses, agro tour- field visit to tissue culture project, eco tour- visit to solar energy project and bio-gas plant, industrial tour- visit to PVC Pipe and drip manufacturing plants. Hence, this place is fit for students, families, adventurers, researchers and tourists and can be visited for 2 hours to weeks, as per convenience. (This foundation is promoted and sponsored by Jain Irrigations Systems Ltd.)

The quaint little village of Bhilar, renowned for its strawberries, is now embracing its new identity as India’s first Village of Books-'Pustakanch Gaav'. The tiny hamlet is now open to the readers of across the world, opening its homes and hearts, promoting the rich legacy of Marathi Literature. Here, the villagers proudly host the literary gems of Marathi language across 25 location in the village, each of them filled to the brim with the warmth and hospitality of our incredible India. The readers are given a rare opportunity to indulge into the world of books and enjoy the lush greenery of this village. Readers can be seen flocking to this hamlet to experience the wealth of our literary heritage from all corners of the world. This is indeed a sight to see readers engrossed in the world of books, savouring the essence of new Bhilar and making some everlasting memories in Pustakanch Gaav.

A Yoga institute established in 1924 spread across 170 acres. Accommodates 100 individuals for health care through Yoga , Ayurveda and Naturopathy. Runs various academic course , like teachers training , BA in Yoga . Conducts Scientific and Philosophical research in Yoga. It also has a CBSE school where Yoga is an integral part. Has dairy with 50 indian breed cows , has farm which grown organic vegetables and is powered largely by solar heaters and energy. 'sattva' cafe serves cold press juices and healthy snacks , a library with 30 thousand books enhances intellectual curiosity, "utpatti" the store offers variety of publications and other health food options.

The Lavasa International Convention Centre (LICC) located in the picturesque valley of Lavasa overlooking the Dasve Lake offers a versatile and professionally-managed venue for not just business but also leisure. The LICC is an architectural masterpiece, which blends well with the exquisite natural surroundings while providing access to flexible facilities that are equipped with state-of-the-art communication equipment. The convention centre is an ideal venue to host meetings, conventions, congresses, launches, seminars, weddings and other events hosting from 20 – 1500 people. The Centre is spread over 1.5 acres of land offering 34500 sq ft. of flexible floor space to cater for variety of events and conventions. Beyond that, it allows visitors and delegates to explore everything ranging from team-building adventure sports, water sports and spas, to nature trails that let you lose yourself. Located at 3000 feet above sea level at Lavasa, the unique location of LICC allows you to access international standard facilities in an idyllic and serene space. LICC is property managed by Accor Hotels the global leader in hospitality operating in nearly 100 countries with 170,000 employees. With more than 4,000 hotels worldwide, covering all segments from economy to upscale, Accor hotels is one of the leading hospitality group in Asia Pacific.