Amravati

Amravati

Amravati is a city in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region, known for the ancient Ambadevi Temple, its urban lakes, and as a gateway to Chikhaldara hill station and Melghat Tiger Reserve.

Top Places to Visit in Amravati

Popular attractions and places to visit in Amravati

  • Bamboo Garden

    Garden showcasing 134 species of bamboo, billed as one of India''s largest bamboo displays.

  • Bhim-Kund

    Historic stepwell in Amravati linked to a Mahabharata legend, valued for its carved stone architecture.

  • Bhuleshwar Temple

    Ancient Shiva temple near Amravati known for weathered stone carvings and a quiet, historic atmosphere.

  • Chatri Talao

    Historic 1888 lake in Amravati formed from a small spring, popular for boating and evening walks.

  • Chikhaldara Hill Station

    Vidarbha''s only hill station, known for viewpoints, lakes, coffee plantations, and cool weather retreat from Amravati.

  • Gandhi Market (Cotton Market)

    Historic cotton trading market near Amravati Railway Station, once central to the region''s colonial-era textile economy.

  • Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha

    White marble Sikh gurudwara in central Amravati known for its golden domes and daily community langar.

  • ISKCON Temple, Amravati

    ISKCON temple in Amravati offering Krishna consciousness programs, kirtans, and a devotional space for visitors.

  • Jawahar Gate (Amravati Fort)

    Historic Maratha-era gate and fort remnant reflecting Amravati''s fortified past on a busy city street.

  • Khoj Museum

    Small museum in Amravati showcasing a private collection of vintage and classic cars.

  • Malkhed Dam

    Earthfill dam near Chandur offering boating, a toy train, and a children''s park by the water.

  • Melghat Tiger Reserve

    Major Project Tiger reserve near Amravati, home to tigers, leopards, bison, and dense Satpura forest.

  • Pandit Nehru Botanical Gardens

    Botanical garden in Amravati with varied plant collections, popular for calm strolls and picnics.

  • Rajkamal Square

    Amravati''s busiest commercial square, lined with clothing, footwear, and general shopping options.

  • Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University Campus

    Sprawling university campus known for colonial and modern architecture, gardens, and a calm academic atmosphere.

  • Satidham Temple

    1975-built temple complex at Rallies Plot styled like Jagannath''s raths, housing multiple deities under one roof.

  • Shri Ambadevi Temple

    Ancient 13th century temple dedicated to Goddess Ambadevi, Amravati''s patron deity and namesake, revered during Navratri.

  • Shri Bhakti Dham Temple

    Spiritual centre in Amravati that has grown into a popular devotional stop for locals and visitors.

  • Shri Ekvira Devi Temple

    Temple dedicated to Goddess Ekvira, located beside Ambadevi Temple, forming a popular twin pilgrimage stop in Amravati.

  • Wadali Talao

    Peaceful lake in central Amravati offering a calm setting for relaxation and evening picnics.