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Gurudwara : The Gurudwara is located in Nanded Town.The main Gurudwara of Nanded is the Gurudwara of Takhat Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib.It is one of the four High seats of Authority of the Sikhs. The signioficance of the place lies in the fact that it is the place where Shri GuruGobind Singhji took his last breath.It was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singhji,the ruler of Punjab from 1830 to 1839 A.D. The Gurudwara exhibits the mortal remains of the 10th Guru along with a number of weapons of different kinds.

Mahur : This pilgrim Centre is of great importance because it is one of the Shaktipith of Maharashtra.At a distance of about 2.415 km from the village of Mahur,the temple of Goddess Renuka Devi is located on a hillock abounding in natural beauty. The foundation of this temple has been laid by a Yadava king of Devgiri about eight to nine hundred years ago.On the occassion of Dasara the temple organise the festival and worship Goddess Renukadevi.

Masjid Of Biloli : The Hazrat Nawab Sarfaraz Khan Sahid Masjid was constructed 330 years back. Masjid is located in Biloli Town.It was created in the honour of Sarfaraz Khan who was an officer in the army of Aurangzeb. The Masjid is carved out of stone.In 1960 four minarets on the southern side collapsed during lightening .The minaret in the northern side has eight chains which enclose a figure shaped like a bell.

Kandhar Fort : The town has gained its fame from the Kandhar fort which is located in the heart of Town.A water filled ditch encompasses the fort.The foundation of the fort was laid down by the Rashtrakuta King Krishna III of Malkhed who was renowed as Kandharpuradhi Swar.An old Idgah was built by the muslims at some distance from the fort on the hillock area.The fort was carved during Nizamshahi period.The domes are carved out in Ahmednagar style.

Malegaon : Malegaon is located at a distance of about 57 kms from Nanded.The village is also known as Taluka Loha.The village organise fair in honour of Lord Khandoba. This fair is widely known as “ Malegaon Yatra ”.It helds in Margashirsh vadya 14.The fair displays animal market which attracts tourist from different parts of country.The animals like horses, asses, camels are exhibited in large numbers.

Hottal : Hottal is located in Degloor Taluka. It is 8 km away from Degloor. The place holds its significance from the temple of Lord Siddheshwar. The temple exhibits characteristic Art of The Chalukya Era. It is carved out of stones.

Nanded Fort : The fort of Nanded is loacted 4kms away from the Nanded Railway Station. Godavari River encloses the fort on three sides. The fort has a good garden and water works which adds to its beauty.The scenic beauty of this fort attracts the tourist worldwide.

Nanded is a the second largest city in Maharashtra in Marathwada region .It is located on north bank of Godavari river.It is famous for Sikh Gurudwaras.Nanded was formerly known as Nanditat.

The climate of the place is moderate. The summers and rainy seasons are warm while winters are cool. The temperature varies between 16°C and 35°C. The best time to visit Nanded is from November to February.