Things to Do in Nanded

One of the five Takhts of Sikhism, a marble-clad gurudwara on the bank of the Godavari River. The complex includes a museum with Guru Gobind Singh relics and a large langar hall serving free meals.

🕐 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily; museum 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

💡 Visit the on-site museum (entrance free) for paintings and weapons from the 1700s – ask a volunteer to unlock the main gallery if it appears closed.

12th-century Hemadpanti-style temple dedicated to Shiva, with a small stepped tank and carved pillars. The main shrine opens onto a courtyard with a massive banyan tree.

🕐 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

💡 Go at dawn (5:30 AM) when the priests perform the aarti inside – the light through the dome is striking. No photography inside the sanctum.

Ruined hillfort from the Rashtrakuta period (8th–10th century), with broken ramparts, a small gate arch, and a dried-up reservoir. The climb takes 20 minutes and offers views over the Godavari plain.

🕐 Always open (daylight hours recommended)

💡 Wear sturdy shoes – the trail is loose stone and overgrown. Go in late afternoon for cooler weather and better light on the carvings. Free; no facilities.

A riverside park along the Godavari, with walking paths, shaded benches, and a children's play area. Good for morning jogs or evening strolls without crowds.

🕐 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

💡 Head to the southern end near the water pump station – fewer people and a clear view across the river to the ghats. Entry free; parking ₹10.

A small man-made reservoir at the base of a hill, surrounded by acacia trees and rocky outcrops. Popular with locals for picnics and birdwatching (egrets, kingfishers).

🕐 Always open (best visited 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

💡 Bring your own water and snacks – no vendors nearby. The best spot is on the flat rocks by the overflow channel. Entry free; parking ₹20.