Ahmednagar district is in Maharashtra state and 120 kms north east from pune. This name came from Ahmad Nizam shah and it is known as Nizam shahi dynasty.
This place is an historical city of Maharashtra state. It is having more than 500 years history. There are different traces like Nizamshahi, Mughals and Peshwas in Ahmednagar. The best time to visit here is from June to september.
Different places in Ahmednagar
- Sautada Waterfall
- Ahmednagar Fort
- Hutatma Smarak
- Chandbibi tomb
- Mandohol Dam
- Gorakshnath Gad
- Renuka Goddess Temple
1.Sautada Waterfall
Sautada Waterfall is located in Sautada village of Beed district. This place is located in Patoda taluka and a perfect place for the tourists. The total height of sautada waterfall is about 2000-2500 ft. It is a best place for the nature lover and can have pictureque views.
The area around is surrounded with nature serenity and with florals and faunas. This waterfall is the best among the Maharashtra waterfalls. There is also a temple near the waterfall i.e Rameshwar temple.
How to reach Amhednagar ?
By Rail:- Ahmednagar station is connected to Solapur divisions and the rail connectivity is through various metro cities like bangalore, pune,Mumbai, Ahmedabad.
By Air:- On-going flight is from Mumbai to Mula dam. Also by reaching shirdi you can travel 80 km to ahmed-nagar city.
By Road:- From pune the total distance is about 120 km and from mumbai it is 337 km.
2) Chandbibi Mahal Tomb
Chandbibi name was derived from Chand Sultana daughter of Nizam shah. She was very brave and fought against the Akbar in the battle. It was actually known as Salabat khan tomb which was named afterwards chandbibi. She was the sister of Burhan and she married to Adil shah of Bijapur.
This palace is called as Chand-Bibi ka Mahal. The tomb was structured into a three-storey stone and situated on the crest of hill. This tomb consist of octagonal hall structure and very unique structure however reminds of Mughal architecture.
3) Gorakshnath Gad , Vambori
Gorakshnath Gad is 20 km away from the main city. Many tourists visit here during monsoon season. This place is very beautiful with its scenic view and best time to visit here is during monsoon season.
There is a temple located on the hill top of Goraksnath. Here you learn different culture and religion aspects of the community. You can easily interract with the people living near by. Mountains are surrounded by lush greenery and you will fall in love with the nature.
Goraksnath is also called as Mini kalsubai. Here, mainly all the people worship Goraksnath, also called as “Nath”. You can experience beauty of nature and other animals at this place.
You can plan a one-day trip to this place with your family and friends. However, you can get the free food called as langar in Marathi in the temple which is very tasty. If you don’t want to miss the Lord Goraksnath Puja visit here at 12.00 Pm in the afternoon.
4) Mandohol dam
Mandohol dam is helpful to many areas and the people living near by. It’s main purpose is to supply water to nearby areas and also for irrigation. Mandohol dam height is about 27 m. The location of the dam is Karjule hareshwar village of Parner taluka. The construction was between 1977 and 1983.
It is very blissful to be there and experience such an awesome moment. People who enjoy being in the arms of the nature and who loves waterfalls should visit here.
