Wardha

Every city in India is adorned with temples, which have their own unique features that bring in the influx of tourists. Same is true with the city of Wardha which has several different temples. The temple of Laxmi Narayan which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi was built in the year 1905 for the welfare of destitute Harijans of the society. Gitai Mandir is another temple which is a must visit for its uniqueness that it does not have any deity or ceiling. It is simply made of stone walls with the Shlokas of Bhagvat Gita inscribed on it in the local language of Marathi. Kelzar Ganpati Temple is one of the Lord Ganesh temples from Ashtavinayak in Vidarbha region where the idol of the deity is believed to be from the Aryan era. There are other holy places as well such as Mahakali temple, Murlidhar temple, Sheikh Farid Baba Dargah and Shiva temple Koteshwar.

Having an impeccable association with Mahatma Gandhi, Wardha is blessed with plenty of his work during the India’s independence. Located in the heart of the city is the museum Magan Sangrahalaya, which was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi himself in the year 1938. Spread over 2.3 acres of land, this museum, was built to create awareness about research and development of rural industries, agriculture, dairy, various types of charkhas, khadi, handicrafts by rural artisans and different methods to promote Swadeshi movement. The museum has developed and incorporated the newer technology and various disciples of science, economics, and sociology regarding Gandhian values.

Not very far away from Wardha is the Bor wildlife sanctuary which gives an opportunity to the nature lovers to be amidst the flora and fauna to find their real self. Embellishing its beauty is the Bor dam that is besides this lush green forest which is the habitat of several animals such as nilgai, deer, peacocks, bears, bison, monkeys, leopards and Bengal tigers. This sanctuary has also been declared as a tiger reserve recently.

To resort to a more peaceful and scenic environment you may want to head towards Chikhaldara, which is the only hill station in the Vidarbha region situated at 1118m. You would reach here from Wardha after travelling for little more than four hours. Bask in the breathtaking view of the deep valleys and mystic green forests have made it a popular summer retreat. Enjoy in this only coffee-growing town in Maharashtra that will baffle you with its exciting wildlife, refreshing waterfalls and a placid lake that is simply overwhelming.

Giving rise to the tourism with its history and cotton trade, a number of hotels have flourished that are committed to making your stay comfortable. Hotel Vijaydeep Regency, Hotel Shavin Residency, and Hotel Ramakrishna are some of the few that are most sought by the travellers.

Giving rise to the tourism with its history and cotton trade, a number of hotels have flourished that are committed to making your stay comfortable. Hotel Vijaydeep Regency, Hotel Shavin Residency, and Hotel Ramakrishna are some of the few that are most sought by the travellers.

The strategic location of the city in the center of the country has helped several kingdoms and leaders in the past which has weaved a strong history. To build on the times gone by are several monuments and places of historical importance that one must visit when in Wardha. When Mahatma Gandhi came to Wardha, he set up his ashram “Bapu Kuti” in the village of Sewagram at the request of late Jamnalal Bajaj, from where he continued his fight for freedom. This ashram now houses several articles and items used by Gandhiji. Another place of great historical value is Bajajwadi, the residence of late Jamnalal Bajaj, who played host to several national leaders during the freedom struggle. Paramdham Ashram was founded by Acharya Vinoba Bhave in the year 1934 where the Quit India Movement was restarted under his guidance. The ashram enjoys a scenic beauty along the banks or river Dham.

Food is an essential part of every trip and so does Wardha overwhelms its visitors by different varieties of food. Locals predominantly consume Maharashtrian food which ranges from sweet to intense spicy. You can also enjoy cuisines from other parts of the country as well in most of the restaurants. Most meals here are served in the form of thali, which is an assorted plate full of different vegetables, lentils, rice, and roti. Some of the sweets which people savour are modak, puran poli, jalebi, laddus and shrikhand.

Primarily agriculture oriented city, Wardha is now slowly becoming the second industrial hub of Vidarbha region. Cotton and soybean are the common crops that are grown in this region. Large scale cultivation of cotton has led to the growth and prosperity of several cotton based industries.