Jalgaon

Jalgaon is a significant collection and distribution center of agricultural agricultural goods. Jalgaon is busy market town for the region's cotton and banana growers, and a key jumpig -off point for travller heading to and from the ajanta caves. the city is served by several major rail lines and a national highway connecting it to Mumbai & Kolkata. Formerly part of territory controlled by the Holkar family of Maratha rulers. Jalgaon became part of British India in 1818 and Independent India in 1947. Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India.

Jalgaon is bounded by several religious temples and cultural establishments. Padmalaya, Patnadevi, are some of the religious places situated in Jalgaon district. Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India. The world famous heritage site Ajanta caves is far near to Jalgaon district. Making it as one of major International Tourism hub for tourist to reach ajanta & Ellora caves. the region is also popular for its competitive edge business policies with tea, Gold, pulses, & mats. The district has major rail and road connection and is a central destination to reach out major places in India.

Located in northern Maharashtra, Jalgaon is one of the key attraction places for tourist all around the World. The Jalgaon city is far near to world famous historic monument Ajanta and Ellora caves and has rich tourism attractive places especially in monsoon season. Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India.

EJalgaon.com tourism section is just an attempt to describe Jalgaon's natural and other tourist spots along with their geographical information and help boosting district's tourism. The Jalgaon tourist helpline is a small token effort for tourist to resolve their queries relating to tourism in Jalgao. Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India.

Sightseeing Highlights:
Patnadevi, which is the birthplace of great scientist Bhaskaracharya, is located at the confluence of Tapi and
Purna rivers.

One can also go to the Omkareshwar temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It gets a lot of devotees around the Shivratri, Shravni Somvar, Ramnavmi and Gokulashtami festivals.

Ecchapurti Ganesh Temple is also on the list of many devotees.
Some of the other tourist attractions are hot water springs at Unapdev in Chopda Taluka and the Ganesha Andhanuman temples at Erandol.

Other Activities:
One can visit the Ajanta and Ellora caves from here, which are World Heritage Sights.
A visit to Pal hill station makes for a good picnic spot.

Jalgaon is located at the Northwest part of Maharashtra, on the northern Deccan plateau. This place is a major centre for trade and agriculture. It sees a lot of tourists because of its proximity to the world famous heritage sights of Ajanta and Ellora, which are about 50 kms from here. Patnadevi, Omkareshwar Mandir and Ecchapurti Ganesh Temple are the main attractions here. Visit India with Indian Travel agent.


How to get there :
Rail: Jalgaon railway station is only 25-km away from Bhusawal. It is a junction on Mumbai and Surat line. Bhusawal is the divisional headquarter of the Central Railway and is junction of Mumbai-Delhi and Mumbai-Hawara line. Visit India with Indian Travel agent.

Road: The bus station in Jalgaon is a long way from the rail way station. Visit India with Indian Travel agent.
State transport plies buses to Jalgaon from almost all the important cities of the state.

Tourist Attraction : Mahatama Gandhi Garden :
Mahatma Gandhi Garden is a beautiful garden located near New Bus stand, having many different flowers, very big area and game instruments.

Bahinabai Park :
Bahinabai Udyan is another park located in the centre of the city. It is named after Bahinabai Chaudhari, a well-known poetess of Maharashtra. There are many types of trees over here and people love to sit under the cool breeze of them in the garden. Visit India with Indian Travel agent.


Omkareshwar Mandir :
Omkareshwar Mandir is one of the most famous and beautiful temples in Jalgaon City, dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated at Jai Nagar. Shivratri, Shravni Somvar, Ramnavmi, Gokulashtami are the biggest festivals celebrated in this temple. Experience India with Indian Travel Agent.

Jalgaon Excursion : Parola fort :
Parola fort was built in 1727 and the size of the fort is 160 to 130-sq-meters. It is believed that the fort belongs to the father of the Great Rani of Jhansi.

Swinging Towers Of Farkande :
Swinging Towers located 16-km from Erandol on the bank of Utawadi River are a real great example of old day's construction technique. Both the towers are 15m long and when one of them is waved the other towers also starts waving automatically. It is believed that the construction is 250 years old. Experience India with Indian Travel Agent.