Nanded

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Nanded also known Nanded-Waghala as is situated on the banks of the river Godavari in Indian state of Maharashtra, in central India. It is Marathwada's second most important city, next only to Aurangabad. Nanded-Waghala could prove to be of interest for international business, as it is one of the major cotton growing areas in India.


Nanded is a well-known Sikh Pilgrimage center. One can visit a famous Sikh Gurdwara, Takhat Hazoor Sahib here. This is the city where the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh left for his heavenly abode. Hazoor Sahib is on of the five most important Takhats of the Sikhs.


Mahur and Basar are adjacent tourist attractions. The waterfall of Sahastra Kunda is popular with tourists. Tourists can approach the city Nanded-Waghala from Mumbai(Bombay), Pune or Hyderabad. Nanded is well-connected to all parts of North India and South India by train.


see also Wikipedia:Nanded