Dhule

Dhule is a city in northwestern state Maharashtra of India. It is the administrative headquarters of Dhule District. It is situated along banks of Panzara river.Dhule city was designed by Sir Vishveshwarraya. Population of Dhule city as per 2001 census is nearly 333,980.Dhule city is famous for its quality education institutes. Recently new sports stadium is constructed in Dhule city.People in Dhule city goes to Worship at Ekvira mandir, Swaminarayan mandir, Gurudwara, Church and Masjids.The nearest international airport is Mumbai and Pune.Dhule has its own domestic airport at Gondur. Three major highways passes through Dhule city.Rail link between Dhule and Chalisgaon junction connects Dhule to Central Railway of India. Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation's (MIDC) Industries are situated at outskirts of Dhule city. All tour and Travel needs for India by Indian travel agent.

Dhule district is bounded on the west by Gujarat State, on the north by Madhya Pradesh, and on the east and south by Jalgaon and Nasik district of Maharashtra respectively. Educational institutes are affiliated to North Maharashtra University Jalgaon, Maharashtra.

Toranmal:
Toranmal occupying the highest range of the Satpudas covering,Akrani Tehsil is a hill station and the only place of its kind attracting the tourists.It is nearly 144.84kms from Dhule the district headquarters. All tour and Travel needs for India by Indian travel agent.Toranmal enjoys a salubrious and cool place even during the hot season.It is long narrow land with a height of 1036.32 meters above sea level. Even at this height ,there is a large natural lake know as Yashwant lake adding beauty to the already present spot .About one and half kms away there is a valley called Sitakhai where in a wall like formation could be seen standing erect.There is also the echo point.The government has already set up fully furnished holiday camps and a restaurant for the visiting tourists.There are two temples dedicated to Gorakhnath and Nagarjun, where a fair is held on Mahasivratri day.Toranmal also has historical impotance in that which is supposed to be the ancient capital of the Mandu dynasty.

Getting there :
By Air : Nearest airport is Aurangabad.
By Rail : Nearest railhead is Nandurbar, 76 kms. on Surat-Bhusawal line of Western Railway. A more convenient railhed is Dhule, 128 kms.
By Road : Mumbai-Toranmal via Dhule Shahada, 510 kms. Dhule-Toranmal, 128 kms.
State Transport buses play from Dhule, Nandurbar and Shahada to Toranmal.

Anerdam(Wildlife Santury):
Anerdam[Wildlife Santury]is situated on southwestern range of Satpura range in Shirpur Tehsil of Dhule District.It shares boundaries with Yawal sanctuary other sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh.The sanctuary was once very rich in wildlife, now it is trying to regain its previous status.Best time to visit the sanctuary is November to February. Common animals & birds found in this area are:
Animals:Barking Deer's,Chikaras, Hares, Porcupines and Jungle Cats.Monitor Lizard is the common reptile in this sanctuary. All tour and Travel needs for India by Indian travel agent.

Migrant Animals:Hyenas, jackals, wolves and wild boars are the migrant animals.
Birds:Peafs, qualis, partridges, egrets, herons, cormorants, corts, spot bills, and owls are the birds inhabiting this place

Migrant Birds:Brahminy Ducks, cranes, stokes and waders are the migratory birds found in the sanctuary.

Getting there:
By Rail : Nearest railway station is Nardona,40-km on Western Railway and Chailsgaon, at 125-km on Mumbai- Bhusawal route.
By Air : Nearest airport is at Aurangabad, which is 215-km from the sanctuary.
By Road : Nearest town is Shirpur, 15-km and nearest city is Dhule, 70-kms from the sanctuary and both the places are well connected with regular bus routes. Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent.

Prakashe:
Prakashe,a village in Shahade tehsil, situated on the bank of Tapi river has been known as center of pilgrimage since 17th century.Recent excavations by the Archaeological survey of India at this place have disclosed details of the Chalcolithic Period of the History of Maharashtra.Temples of Prakashe are well built and are considered sacred.The most important is the Kedareshwar temple which has double‘Gabhara’the first one holding a linga of Kedareshwar Mahadeo and the second one that of Kashi Vishweshwar.It is commonly believed that after making the pilgrimage of all the tirthakshetra of India.If this place is not visited,the pilgrimage remains incomplete.The next important temple known as GautameshwarMahadeo temple is built by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar situated on the banks of river Gomai.Other famous temple is Sangameshwar Mahadeo temple built in Muslim style and look as if it were a converted mosque.To the west of the village is temple of goddess Mansapuri with a 13.71meters long and width 5.49 meters mandap supported on 16 pillars all bearing some remarkable carving . Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent. The Kashi Vishweshwar temolebuilt by one Dwrkadas is the most neatly and cleanly maintained temple in Prakashe .Its door frame is beautifully decorated by lovely patterns and designs.

Sarangkheda:
Sarangkheda in Shahade tehsil is known for lovely shrine of single faced Dattatreya situated on rising ground with its tall Shikhar overlooking the village, thus attracting the tourists .The idol of Datta is believed to have been brought from Mahur in Nanded district and is held in deep reverence.There is a fair held in honour of the deity on Margahsirsha Paurnima ,when over a lakh of people are attracted to this place. Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent.

Laling Fort:
This fort is 6 miles away in south, from Dhule city. Laling is an ancient place and the fort was built up 14th century in the regime of first Faruki king, but the fort is in broken condition in these days. Also, there are two temples of 'Hemadpanthi' styles and are also in very much frayed condition. Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent.