West India (also Western India) or the Western region of India consists of the states of Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra, along with the Union Territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It is highly industrialized, with a large urban population.The states are roughly bounded by the Thar Desert in the northwest, the Vindhya Range in the north and the Arabian Sea in the west. A major portion of Western India shares the Deccan Plateau with South India. Before the partition of India, Sindh and Balochistan were also included in this region.
West India Travel Guide
Top Destinations in West India
Goa, India
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Swaying palms, sun-kissed beaches, crystal clear waters, cathedrals steeped in history and verdant spice plantations. A throbbing night life, exotic food, ... more
Mumbai, India
Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) is a densely populated city on India's west coast. A financial center, it's India's largest city. On the Mumbai Harbour ... more
Pune, India
Pune is a sprawling city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It was once the base of the Peshwas (prime ministers) of the Maratha Empire, which lasted ... more
Nagpur, India
Nagpur is a large city in the central Indian state of Maharashtra. The 19th-century Nagpur Central Museum displays items found locally, including fossils, ... more
Surat, India
Surat is a large city beside the Tapi River in the west Indian state of Gujarat. Once known for silk weaving, Surat remains a commercial center for textiles, ... more
Ahmedabad, India
Ahmedabad, in western India, is the largest city in the state of Gujarat. The Sabarmati River runs through its center. On the western bank is the Gandhi Ashram ... more
