No wonder, Maharashtra is known mainly as a commercial hotspot across the world, but the state is not behind in the area of adventure sports too. Blessed with a varied topography including the imposing Sahyadri ranges with their steep hair-raising cliffs, shimmering waterfalls, rivers and lakes making their way through ridges, dense lush forests which house a variety of animals and birds, Maharashtra is a perfect heaven for adventure enthusiasts. Besides, several spectacular sights of sheer beauty mark the nook and crook of this enchanting state which will leave you spellbound.

Whatever might be your interest, be assured that the state will never disappoint you in offering scopes of adventure. So, just plan a trip to this beautiful land and indulge yourself in a wide array of adventure options such as Para Gliding, Wildlife Safari, Water Sports (Windsurfing, Speed boating, Kayaking, sailing etc.), Trekking, Rock Climbing etc.

Para Gliding in Maharashtra
One of the major adventure option, Para Gliding in Maharashtra is mainly centred around the Western Ghat ranges that run unbroken from Gujarat in the north to the Nilgiri Hills on the South India. In Maharashtra, the Western Ghat ranges offer you some amazing flatland flying and promises a lot of fun and excitement.

You can enjoy Para Gliding in and around major cities like Mumbai and Pune. Some of the popular Para Gliding sites include Matheran, Mahabaleshwar, Deolali, Singhgad and Panchgani. In addition to these, there are several other sites in Maharashtra which offer plenty of flying opportunities to you.

October to June is the ideal time to undertake Para Gliding in Maharashtra. You need to be physically fit for taking up the sport and must remain mentally alert to pass any hurdle while you are in the air. Para Gliding trainings are offered at various places of Maharashtra, just learn the basic techniques from the institutes and reach any of the gliding sites to fly in the air like a bird.

How to Reach Maharashtra by Air: The state has two airports - one international (Sahar International Airport) and another domestic (Santa Cruz Domestic Airport) - in its capital city Mumbai. All public and private airlines, like: Air India , Indian Airlines , Jet Airways , Air Sahara , Kingfisher Airlines , Spice Jet , Air Deccan , operate regularly to and from Mumbai .

How to Reach Maharashtra by Road: The state enjoys exceptionally good road network. A number of National Highways and State Highways crisscross the state making it convenient to approach any city of Maharashtra from any part of the country.

How to Reach Maharashtra by Rail: Mumbai is the state's most important Railway Station. A large number of important trains link the city to other cities of India. There are also major Railway Stations in or close by the tourist destinations.

How to Reach Maharashtra by Ship: Mumbai also boasts of an international naval port, so one can also opt for reaching Maharashtra by ship.
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