Discover Jalgaon

Parks, temples and the annual Chhatt Puja held at Mehrun Lake offer different perspectives on Jalgaon. If you are looking for hotels in Jalgaon, these places can provide an initial framework for choosing your destination. Attractions across the wider Jalgaon district also offer their own regional perspective.

Gardens and lakes

Mehrun Park is considered the oldest park among the gardens in Jalgaon city. It was inaugurated by film actor Prithviraj Kapoor. Another landmark is Mahatma Gandhi Garden, located in central Jalgaon near the new bus station. This gives you a clear distinction for orientation: Mehrun Park is notable for its historic inauguration and status among the city's gardens, while Mahatma Gandhi Garden stands out for its central location.

Nearby, JK Park is located close to Mehrun Park in Jalgaon. It is considered one of the places especially popular with children. The lake is JK Park's main attraction. The parks therefore offer different points of interest: Mehrun Park is defined by its inauguration and character as a city garden, while JK Park is known for its lake.

Temples and an annual tradition

The Omkareshwar Temple, a Shiva temple, is located in Jayanagar. The Ichhapurti Ganesh Temple is in the Navi Peth neighbourhood, opposite Balaji Sweet Mart. These two locations provide different points of reference within Jalgaon: Jayanagar for the Omkareshwar Temple, and Navi Peth and the shop opposite it for the Ganesh Temple.

Migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar celebrate Chhatt Puja annually on the banks of Mehrun Lake. While the gardens and temples are permanent urban landmarks, Chhatt Puja is a recurring festival. If you would like to plan your trip around it, check the date for the relevant year.

Jalgaon district as a regional setting

Beyond the city, Jalgaon district is bounded by the Satpuda Mountains to the north and the Ajanta Mountains to the south. Within the wider Jalgaon destination, Shri Kshetra Patna Devi is located in Jalgaon district and in the Gautala Wildlife Sanctuary; the site is home to the temple of Shri Chandika Mata. The Pitalkhora Caves, among the oldest cave complexes in India, are also located in the Patna Devi area of Jalgaon district. The sanctuary, temple and caves are therefore part of the district's regional setting, rather than urban locations in Jalgaon.

The wider Jalgaon destination also includes other religious sites in Jalgaon district, each with its own distinctive features. Shree Kshetra Padmalaya in Jalgaon district is one of India's “two-and-a-half” Ganpati Peeths. The temple has two self-manifested Ganesh idols named Aamod and Pramod. In Muktainagar, Jalgaon district, the Samadhi Temple of Sant Muktabai stands near the confluence of the Tapi and Purna rivers; it is an important pilgrimage centre for the Varkari community. Shree Manudevi Temple in Jalgaon district, in turn, is located in the Satpuda Mountains on the banks of the Tapi.

Within the wider Jalgaon destination, the Swinging Towers of Farkande in Jalgaon district stand on the banks of the Utawadi River and are considered an example of historic construction techniques. When one of the towers is moved, the other begins to move automatically as well. Another distinctive feature of the wider Jalgaon destination is the Unapdev hot spring in Jalgaon district, which flows year-round from the mouth of a sacred cow. Together, these places reflect different regional features: religious sites, riverside and mountain settings, and distinctive structures.

Bus connections

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Jalgaon to Indore, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and Surat. As routes and timetables may change, check the latest schedule before departure.

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