Excursions
Akkalkot (24 km):
Once the centre of power of a princely state of the same name, Akkalkot is known for the Samadhi of 19th century saint Shri Swami Samarth, considered to be one of the four incarnations of Dattatreya.
Ganagapur (115 km):
Located in Afzalpur taluka in Gulbarga District in the neighbouring
state of Karnataka, this place is famous for the sacred shrine of Sri
Narasimha Saraswati.
Tuljapur (45 km):
The most important Shaktipeeth of Maharashtra, Tuljapur is famous for the sacred shrine of Goddess Bhavani, the “Kul-Swamini” or founder goddess of Maharashtra. Other important shrines in Tuljapur are the Goumukh, Matangi Nagzari, Bhavani Shankar, Mankavate, Bara-linga, Papanasi and Kalabhairav temples.
Sawargaon (32 km):
Sawargaon village is famous for its temples dedicated to
Parsvanath, the 23rd Jain Tirthankar, Tukai, Mallikarjuna and Nagoba.
Osmanabad (66 km):
If you want to delve deep into the historical past,
Osmanabad should be your port of call for its ancient monuments and
archaeological finds. Sights of attraction in and around Osmanabad
include the tomb of Hazrat Shamsuddin Gaazi, the Chambhar and Dharashiv
caves, the Kalyanswami Math and Shree Ram temple at Thomgaon, the
Digambar Jain temple and Samadhi of Shri Shantisagar Maharaj at
Kunthgiri.
Naldurg (46 km):
Located in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra, this 105 acre fort is
believed to have been constructed by the legendary hero “Nal” of the
Nal-Damyanti fame.
Bijapur (99 km):
With its distinctive domes, elegant medieval mosques and mausoleums and
delicate minarets, Bijapur is a city where the past is very much a
living part of the present. Aptly called the "Agra of the South" thanks
to its profusion of medieval architecture, the city is a famous travel
destination of Karnataka.
Pandharpur (74 km):
Located on the banks of river Chandrabhaga, Pandharpur is one
of the most sacred destinations in the state. The place is famous for
the Shri Vithoba Temple, a fine specimen of the Hemadpanti style of
architecture. Also known as Pandhari- Kshetra the shrine is dedicated
to the presiding deities of Vithoba and Rukmini or Vitthal Rukmini. On
Ashadhi Ekadashi during July-August and Kartikeya Ekadashi during
October-November, the shrine is visited by thousands of devotees. Other
shrines in Pandharpur are the Lakshmi, Vishnupad, Mallikarjun,
Trimbakeshwar, Pundalike, Ambabai, Shri Ram and Namdeo Temples.
