Amravati

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Amravati, a small city in Maharashtra, is believed to be the abode of Lord Indra, the King of all Gods. It falls under the district of the same name and is believed to be one of the major pilgrim destinations in India. One of the major attractions of the city is the Ambadevi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Amba, which lies within its boundaries. A large number of people visit Amravati every year, to pay their respects to the Goddess.

Digha Park Bridge, Amravati

Ambadevi Temple, Amravati

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 444601

STD Code: 721

Info Website: amravati.nic.in

Best Time to Visit:  October- March

HistoryEdit

Situating in the heart of Amravati city, it is believed that Shri Krishna abducted Rukmini, from this temple, and married her. Goddess Amba attracts devotees from different parts of Vidarbha.

Places to VisitAdd

Amravati Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit


By Air : There is no airport in Amravati.The nearest airport from Amravati is that of Nagpur, which is well connected with most of the key cities of India. It has regular as well as direct flights to all the metros. Since Nagpur is serviced by both public as well as private carriers, reaching here by air is no problem. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport : 0712 280 7501.

By Train : The nearesr railway station is Badnera/Amravati. Badnera falls on the Mumbai-Kolkata main line and forms the terminus of the branch line of Central Railway. The city is connected with almost all the parts of the country by regular trains.

By BUS : Amravati is well connected with other towns and cities within the state as well as those in the neighboring states with a good network of roads . Maharashtra state transport and private buses are most commonly used by people to travel to Amravati and rural parts of the region.

By Taxi : Amravati is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Amravati by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

By Other : N.A.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800
  • Hotel Gauri Inn ; Nagpur Road, Amravati, MH 444601, India. ; Ph – 91 721 320 2229 ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Elevators , Laundry , Parking.
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Hotel Excel Executive ; Walcut Compound Opp. Fire Brigade, Near Railway Station, Amravati. ; Ph – 91 721 265 1800 ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Conference facilities , Elevators , Parking , 24-Hour Security , Banquet facilities.
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Hotel Grace Inn ; AMC Sankul, Rajapeth Poli, Patvipura, Amravati, MH 444601, India. ; Ph – 91 721 256 4147 ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Conference facilities , Elevators , Laundry , Parking.
Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
  • Hotel Vandu International ; Patvipura, Amravati, MH 444601, India. ; Ph – 91 721 256 0232 ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Conference facilities , Elevators , Laundry , Parking , 24-Hour Security , Bus Parking.

Top RestaurantsAdd

  • Neelam Food Junction ;  Bhiwapurkar Complex, Rajlaxmi Theater, Rajkamal Square, Amravati H O, Amravati – 444601. ; M –  (0721) 2564061 ; Food Serve :  Indian.
  • Mamaji Restaurant ;  Beside St Stand, Beside St Stand, Amravati H O, Amravati – 444601. ; M –  (0721) 2666636 ; Food Serve :  Indian.
  • Gaurbandha Shuddha Shakahari Restaurant ;  Beside The Khandelwal Cement, Amravati – 444606. ; M –  9325954575 ; Food Serve :  Indian.

Must Eat FoodAdd

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

Must ShopAdd

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

  • Aditya Bar ; Morshi Road, Amravati. ; Ph/M: N.A. ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.
  • Garden Glory Restaurant And Bar. ; Circuit House Road, Old Biyani Square,Camp, Amravati, MH 444602. ; Ph/M: 090 28 231146 ; Cost: N.A. ; Food Serve : Indian.

SpaAdd

  • Astrid – The Salon ;  At Khatri Complex,Above City Union Bank ATM, Near Reebok Showroom Malviya Square Amravati- 444601. ; Ph/M – 0721-3242888 ; Cost: N.A. ; Services –  Hair Spa.

FestivalAdd

Navratri ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  october ; Details:  Navratri (Nine Nights), dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga occurs twice every year and is celebrated with much pomp and show in Amravati. During the nine days of the festival, during which nine different forms of the Goddess is worshipped, a grand Mela (Fair) is organized that is thronged by thousands of people from Amravati and the nearby places. Apart from the local artisans and craftsmen selling goods in the fair, people participate in the local cultural dance called Garbha/Dandiya that goes on till late in the evening. It is really a wonderful experience to be a part of these festivities in Amravati.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets as Amaravathi is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire Brigade : 101
  • Police : 100

ItineraryEdit

N.A.

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