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Jalgaon is one of the key tourist destinations in the northern part of Maharashtra. There are many tourist destinations in the town of  that you can visit, during your trip to the place. While in Jalgaon, you can visit the Ajanta caves, which are a major tourist attraction in the region. These caves have ancient inscriptions and rock cut structures that have been preserved over time. The caves in Ajanta attract both local tourists and foreigners. These caves are located at a distance of fifty five kilometres from city. You can also visit the Omkareshwar temple when you visit, as this is a popular pilgrim destination in the region. The Shirsoli Lake, which is located near Jalgaon, also attracts many tourists. Unapdev is also a major tourist destination in the region of Jalgaon, and this is a hot water spring that is listed under ASI’s sites. You can also visit the temple of Shree Manudevi, which is a religious destination, and a picnic spot. This temple has a 400 feet high fountain that is popular among tourists who flock to this region. The Maharishi Kanvashram is also a popular spot in Jalgaon that is located eight kilometres from the town.

Changdev Temple Muktainagar Jalgaon

Changdev Temple Muktainagar Jalgaon

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 425002

STD Code: 257

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Jalgaon is one of the largest cities of the state of Maharashtra and is situated on the northern Deccan Plateau. This district is widely known for the huge business of bananas and thus it is known as the “Banana Capital” of India worldwide. Jalgaon travel guide is full of historical and pilgrim references. Parola Fort, Padmalaya, Shree Manudevi and Omkareshwar Mandir are worth visiting in the city. Jalgaon is also the native land of the 12th President of India, Pratibha Patil. It is an essential center for cotton-textile and vegetable oil mills, mainly hydrogenation plants and groundnut oil.

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Jalgaon Sightseeing

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By Air : The nearest Domestic Airport is Chikkalthana Airport, Aurangabad, roughly three hour drive from Jalgaon. The airport is well connected to many major cities like Mumbai, Nagpur and New Delhi etc. The second nearest International Airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, roughly 412 Kms from Jalgaon. Frequent Flights to various national and international destinations take off from here.

By Train : You can opt for trains to the town of Jalgaon, as the railway station in Jalgaon is well connected to many important cities in the country. You can opt for frequent trains from the cities of Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Bhopal to the town of Jalgaon. Many trains ply to Jalgaon, including Karnataka Express, Lokmanya Tilak Express, and Navjeevan Express.

By Bus : The town of Jalgaon can be easily reached through buses these are the locally preferred modes of travel in the region. Jalgaon has a lot of direct buses.

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Top HotelsAdd

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Hotel Minerva ; Plot no.8,9,11. opp new bus stand, near Natraj theater, Jaikisan Wadi Jalgaon, Maharashtra ; Ph – 0257 222 0081 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, Doctor-on-call, laundry, TV, telephone, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water, parking facility,

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Hotel Royal Palace ; 43, Mahabal Rd, Jalgaon, Maharashtra 425002 ; Ph – 0257 223 3888 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, Doctor-on-call, laundry, TV, telephone, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water, parking facility,

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  • Audumbar Restaurant ;  Adarsh Nagar Rd, Mahabal, Samata Nagar Jalgaon, Maharashtra ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian
  • Hotel Gaurav ;  Gat no 133/1, Plot no 2- Bhusawal Road, near Khedi bridge jalgaon, Ayodhya Nagar, Old MIDC, Jalgaon, Maharashtra 425001 ; M –  098 23 248333 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Holi ; Venue:  Jalgaon ; Period :  March ; Details:  The “festival of colours” is indeed celebrated in a very colourful manner in Jalgaon and is one of the biggest festivals for the natives.” The atmosphere is really charged up during the celebrations.

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