Nanded

Nanded was earlier known as "Nandigram". It is near about equi-distance from some important cities like Aurangabad, Hydrabad, Solapur, and Nagpur. Nanded city forms a part of east central Maharashtra and lies along the Godavari River. Nanded is situated 650-km away from Mumbai and 270-km from Hyderabad . Indian packages with Indian Travel Agent.It is also spelt "Nander" and derives its name from "Nanda Tat" ("Nanda border"), a term that refers to the boundary of the Magadha kingdom during the 7th century BC. Nanded is also a district headquarter and second largest city in Marthawada after Aurangabad . Latur and Parbhani districts surround Nanded on the west and Yavatmal district on the north: the state of Andhra Pradesh lies to the east and Karnataka State to the south.

Nanded is famous as a centre of Sanskrit learning and is important due to its historical, social and political background. The tenth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singhji held his court and congregation over here. This is the place where he recovered after assassins that attacked him. A Sikh gurdwara was also built on the same site. Nanded has a personality of its own due to its mythological, historical, social and cultural importance. The river Godavari flows through the city. Temples and Ghats on the banks of Godavari have made Nanded one of the holiest places for Hindus. Indian packages with Indian Travel Agent.

Located in the southeastern part of the state, 650 kms from Mumbai and 270 kms from Hyderabad, Nanded was earlier known as 'Nandigram'. It is situated along the river Godavari and is known for its historical, social and political importance. It was the birthplace of three famous Maratha saint-poets - Vishnupant Shesa, Raghunath Shesa, and Vaman Pandit. And is also a holy place of Sikhism. Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.

Sightseeing Highlights:
The main attraction at Nanded is the Takhat Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib that is the main Gurudwara. It is one of the four High seats of Authority of the Sikhs.

Guru Gobind Singh, 10th and last Guru of the Sikhs died here and his ashes are buried in the Gurudwara beside the river Godavari. Visitors also go to the Nanded fort that is surrounded by

GURUDWARA - Takhat Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib is the main Gurudwara of Nanded and is one of the four High seats of Authority of the sikhs. This is the place where Shri GuruGobind Singhji breathed his last.The Gurudwara is situated in Nanded Town. Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent. The Gurudwara was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singhji, The great Ruler of Punjab between 1830 to 1839 A.D. Inside the Gurudwara, which contains the mortal remains of the 10th Guru, there are exhibited a number of weapons of various kinds.

MAHUR -A pilgrim Centre of great significance. It is considered to be one of the Shaktipith of Maharashtra. The temple of Goddess Renuka Devi is situated on a hillock abounding in natural beauty at a distance of about 2.415 km. from the village of Mahur. The temple is said to have been constructed by a Yadava king of Devgiri about eight ot nine hundred years ago. On the day of Dasara every year a very big fair is held in honour of Renukadevi. Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.

MASJID OF BILOLI
The Masjid known as the Hazrat Nawab Sarfaraz Khan Sahid Masjid is said to have been constructed about 330 years back. Sarfaraz Khan was an officer in the army of Aurangzeb. The Masjid is constructed in stone. There are four minarets on the southern side which collapsed When it was hit by a lightening in 1960. The one on the north has eight chains. Below the chains is a figure in the shape of a bell. To the north-west corner of the masjid is a barrow (a well square in shape). Masjid is situated in Biloli Town. Ensure a special holidays with us.

KANDHAR FOR T
Kandhar Town is famous for its fort. Kandhar fort is situated in the heart of Town. Encircling the fort, is a ditch filled with water. It's construction is attributed to the Rashtrakuta King Krishna III of Malkhed who styled himself as Kandharpuradhi Swar. Ensure a special holidays with us.
Outside the Kandhar fort at some distance is a hillock on which is situated an old Idgah held in reverence by the muslims. It is of Nizamshahi period with two domes in characteristic Ahmednagar style.

MALEGAON -
(Taluka Loha) village is famous for a very big fair held in honour of Lord Khandoba. This big fair namely “ Malegaon Yatra ” is held in Margashirsh vadya 14. Malegaon is situated at a distance of about 57 km from Nanded.The fair is famous for its animal market. At the time of The Fair horses, asses, camels etc. are brought in large numbers. Thousands of people visit the Fair. Ensure a special holidays with us.

HOTTAL - is situated in Degloor Taluka. There is a very beautiful Temple Lord Siddheshwar, which is known for the characteristic Art of The Chalukya Era. Hottal is 8 km away from Degloor. Indian Travel Agent offers Visit India and explore India.

NANDED FORT
The dilapidated fort of Nanded is situated at a distance of about 4.024 km from the Nanded Railway Station and is surrounded by Godavari River on three sides. Indian Travel Agent offers Visit India and explore India. The fort has a good garden and water works

How to get there :
Air: Considering development of the city, the national airport authority has approved a plan for expansion of the airport. Aurangabad is a convenient airport from where daily flights to Mumbai (40min) are operated by various domestic airlines.

Rail: Nanded is having direct connectivity by train from Mumbai , Pune , Bangalore , Delhi , Amritsar, Bhopal, Indore, Agra, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Ajmer, Aurangabad and Nashik.

Road: It is very easy to access Nanded by bus, State Transport or private Travels is also very convenient because of large frequencies of buses. State Transport Buses are available from Mumbai, Aurangabad, Pune, and Hyderabad to Nanded; Distances from other cities: Mumbai is 650-km, Aurangabad is 265-km, and Hyderabad is 270-km. Indian Travel Agent offers Visit India and explore India.