Amravati City Attractions & Famous Destinations in Maharashtra
Amravati is nestled in Maharashtra, Western India. Adorned with verdure hills, temples, forts and forests, Amaravati City is visited by good numbers of pilgrims as well as leisure travelers from every nook and corner of the world. The Attractions of Amravati are as follows:
Balapur: Balapur Taluka is located 23 km from Akola, the district headquarters which was once commissioned by Aurangzeb became an administrative centre under Nizams. The fort carries the legacy of Mughal style and architecture. Fortunately, this fort is still in a good condition and can be visited by the travelers with their family or friends.
Chikaldhara: At Chikaldhara, the wild life enthusiasts can behold the thrilling activities of wild life spread in the region. The Chikaldhara earlier known as Kichakdara was named after Bhima(brother of Pandavas) killed the demon Kichak. Perched at the height of 118 meters, Chikaldara is a lush green hill station where the travelers will enjoy getting lazing around. The wild life enthusiasts can figure out the medley of braced with different range of species like hyena, monkeys, tigers, wolfs, camel, and birds. The travelers can also chose camping as another option to make their tour to Chikaldara more exciting.
Lonar: Perched in Maharashtra, the travelers can see the hypervelocity impact of crater. The crater is believed to be 40,000 years. The crater is now the saline lake. The visitors here can also visit to the old temple which is bearing the old Hemadpanti style. This temple is now in ruins. It was this temple where the Lord Narsimha, Lord Narsimha, Renukadevi and Shiva were once worshipped. According to many experts, there are good numbers of peafowl which are living inside this saline lake. The wild life enthusiasts can trace different species of animal species and birds while on a tour to Lonar.
Ridhpur: Ridhpur is situated in the Morshi Taluk in Amravati district on the Chandur Bazaar Morshi road. Ridhpur is the pilgrimage center for the Mahanubhav cult followers throughout the country. Thousands of pilgrims visit Ridhpur on Ashadhi Pournima, Chaitra Pournima and Govind prabhu jayanti in the month of August and September. Besides this, this holy place is visited by the thousands of pilgrims every to get their wishes fulfilled.
Shegaon: The Shegaon, a municipality in Khamgaon Tehsil is famous for the pilgrimage of Gajanan Maharaj. Thousands of pilgrims come to this destination to offer prayers to the Saint Gajanan. This religious sanctum shares empathy with Shirdi’s Sai Baaba. Gajanan is also known as the Saint of Vidarbh as it relieves people from all miseries. Thursday is observed as the special worship day and all the pilgrims offer cognizance and ablutions on his Samadhi.
There is a Ram temple in the close vicinity and special fairs are organized on this day. Ram Navmi in Chaitra and on Rushi Panchami on the Bhadrapada month of Hindu calendar, the pilgrims can attend the special fairs.
Sindhkhed Raja: The Sindhkhed Raja is known to be the birth place of Mata Jijabai, the mother of great warrior Chatrapati Shivaji. Nestled 105 km away from the district head quarters, highway no.183. This destination owes to the existence of Jijabai’s father Lakhu ji Jhadhav. The Tomb of Lakhu ji Jhadav, Rang Mahal, temple of Neekjantheshwar and Rameshwar have great heritage value and architectural value.
Washim: Washim is a district headquarter and an ancient town. This place is classified amongst the holiest places in the region. With the presence of temples and the classical deities, Washim is thronged by millions of pilgrims as well as leisure travelers. These temples date back to 18th century. In religious sense, Washim is also known as Watsa Gulam Kshetra and legend about it are given in Washa Gulma Puran.
