The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is making documentaries on important tourist spots in the state to attract foreign tourists.

Heritage sites, historic spots and places of religious importance will be captured in the six-episode documentary which will be shown on an international travel channel in February next year.

The tourism corporation has identified areas that have tourism potential like Mumbai, Konkan, Vidarbha, Marathwada and forts surrounding Pune, said MTDC managing director Jagdish Patil.

The Mahalaxmi temple in Kolhapur is being filmed at present. Well-known wrestling centres, the New Palace and Rankala lake in the city, besides the making of world famous Kolhapuri chappals will also be documented in the coming days. With a separate episode on Mumbai other episodes will focus on nature, heritage and culture of Maharashtra.

Said Patil, "Maharashtra has become highly urbanized in recent years. It is an advantage for attracting foreign tourists as they can find accommodation in a city and go for sight-seeing in the surrounding areas.

For instance, tourists can stay in Nagpur and visit Tadoba, Pench and other sites. Similarly those staying in Pune can visit hills stations such as Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar and several forts around Pune."

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