Tourism

Mahavir Samadhi Bhumi

Maha Samadhi Bhumi

2500 years ago Buddha Dharma raised in India and after 1700 years it was extinct from India. The birth place of Buddha Dharma is India. Pannya (Wisdom) Metta (Mercy) Sangha (PMS) was established to spread Buddha Religion. The motive was manifestation and expansion of Buddhism, social, educational and cultural progress of the poor and troddens all over India thru its work. For this purpose Mahasamadhi Bhoomi was made in 1987 in Ruyad situated at Tah. Pauni District Bhandara in state of Maharashtra. Pauni was an ancient town and known as one of the main centres of Buddha culture from the times of Samrat Ashoka. Since 1987, every year people gather together for the Dhamma Mahotsav as a religious festival at Mahasamadhi Bhoomi.

In this same sector, on the bank of Wainganga river Mahasamdhi Bhumi Maha Stupa inaugurated on 8th of February 2007. Many other people from different countries like monks and other famous personalities came here to celebrate this festival. On the day Poornima and Amavasya of every month thousands of people came together to pray and worship the god. Now a day’s Mahasamadhi Bhoomi which is one of the best samples of Buddhist sculpture and become a Buddha Pilgrimage site. In this environment the important events of the life of Buddha are presented in the form of Statues, which create religious feelings in the minds of incoming viewers.

Rawanwadi Dam

Rawanwadi Dam

Official Designation of Rawanwadi Dam Irrigation Project is ” Rawanwadi Dam , D – 04708 ” . However local and popular name is ” Rawanwadi Lake / Rawanwadi Talav “. Rawanwadi Dam was constructed as part of irrigation projects by Government of Maharashtra in the year 1960.

It is built on and impounds a Local nallah , Nearest city to dam is Bhandara in Bhandara District of Maharashtra . The dam is an Earth fill Dam .The Length of dam is 96 m ( 314.961 Feet ) , while the Height of the dam above lowest foundation is 12.44 m ( 40.8136 feet ) . Project has no proper spillway as such.Length of the spillway is not known. The Dam has ungated .Dam’s catchment area is not known . Maximum / Gross storage capacity is 6.9 MCM. Live storage capacity is 8.75 MCM. Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots. Rawanwadi Lake is also a popular Tourist attraction for its scenic beauty .Hilly terrain and forest adds to the natural beauty.

Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary

Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary

Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary, about 58 km from Nagpur and 60 km from Bhandara spreed over Pauni Tahsil of Bhandara district and Umred, Kuhi and Bhivapur Taluka of Nagpur district.This Sanctuary has also connection with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve through forest along Wainganga river. The sanctuary is home to resident breeding tigers, herds of Gaur, wild dogs and also rare animals like flying squirrels pangolins and honey badger.

It is bounded roughly by the Wainganga river and the Gose Khurd Dam on the northeast, State Highway 9 and Bhiwapur Town on the south, Umred on the west and a narrow 10 km long range of 600-800 m hills to the northwest. It is located 40 km north of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve and 50 km southwest of Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary & 60 km from Nagpur, Maharashtra. Pench Tiger Reserve is 80 km to the northwest.

Korambhi Temple

Korambhi Temple

Korambhi is a village in the Bhandara tahsil of Bhandara District of Maharashtra state in India. There is a temple to the Hindu goddess which is situated on the hill of Korambhi.

It is a holy place among Hindus. Korambhi is famous for this Temple. The village is situated on the bank of Wainganga River.

 

Gosekhurd Dam

Gosekhurd Dam

Indirasagar Dam, also known as Gosikhurd Project, was established with an aim of offering irrigation facilities to the villages of Nagpur, Bhandara and Chandrapur districts. The foundation of the dam was laid by Smt. Indira Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India on 23rd October 1984.

The site features 92 m high and 653 m long concrete gravity dam, which was formed after rehabilitating around 249 villages that were affected by the submergence of Gosikhurd. Presently, the dam fulfils the irrigation and electricity needs of the destination and its adjoining areas.

 

Koka Wild Sanctuary

Koka Wildlife Sanctuary

Koka was approved as a wildlife sanctuary only a year ago in 2013.. The park is situated barely 20 km from the district of Bhandara and close to Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary. The total area of the park is 92.34 sq. km. Koka has an abundant population of tigers and leopards. There are herbivores like Gaurs, Cheetals and Sambhars. Koka plays the role of a safe haven for animals that wander away from Nagzira and New Nagzira Sanctuaries in search of a new habitat. It is located 60 kilometers from Nagpur, which has an international airport. Trains, buses and cabs are available for Koka from here. The nearest railhead is Bhandara, 20 kilometers away. Tourists can either hail a cab or take a bus from here to Koka.

The jungle safaris operate from 6:30 to 10:30 in the morning and from 3:00 to 6.00 in the evening. The route is 44 km. long and takes about 3-4 hours to cover. The park stays closed on Thursdays.The best time to visit the park is during and between the months of November and June. An unusual thing about the sanctuary is that vehicles are not available for hire. Tourists need to bring your own vehicles. The vehicle they bring must not be too old, noisy or chuck out too much smoke. Such vehicles may be turned away. It would be a good idea to seek permission from the forest authorities in Bhandara for your vehicle prior to setting out from home. Those planning to book a vehicle must also take note.

AMBAGAR FORT

This medieval period fort is situated in tumsar taluka and about 13 km away from tumsar in the dist. Fort was constructed by Raja Khan Pathan , the subhedar of Bakht buland shah ,the ruler of devgadh around 1700 A. D. Later it came under possession of Raja Raghuji Bhosla of Nagpur who used as prison for captives . Later on it had taken over by British.

ANDHALGAON

Andhalgaon also known as Andhalgaon or the dark village, is a village of 5,164 inhabitants in 1971 in Bhandara tahsil lying about 16 miles north of Bhandara and connected with Mohali by a good metalled road. It is one of the principal centers in the district having a considerable weaving industry, silk bordered cloths for women being chiefly produced. The kosa (silk) cloth for which the district is so well-known has become very costly and hence the demand for it has correspondingly declined. A weekly marked is held on Wednesdays to which some cattle are also brought for sale. Andhalgaon has a primary, an allopathic dispensary, a maternity Bhandara Home, a veterinary aid center, asarvodaya sarvodaya center, and a library. There are also a sub-post office and a police outpost.

ADYAR

Adyar, with in 1971 a population of 7,496, is a large village in Bhandara tahsil, situated about 14 miles south of Bhandara on the Pauni road. A number of Gandlis are engaged in weaving silk-bordered saries, cloth and dhotis on handlooms on co-operative basis, the silk-bordered saries being particularly known for their fine texture and quality. Bamboo baskets and matting are also made. At the weekly market held on Sundays household goods, provisions and cattle are put up for sale. In fact Adyar is one of the important cattle markets in the district. The agriculture laborers of this village are known for their skill and knowledge of paddy cultivation and hence are sought after by the agriculturists of the neighbouring villages. The village was previously owned by malguzars but the system of malguzari has since been replaced by the ryotvari system.

BONDGAON

Bondgaon, is a small village of 2.148 inhabitants in 1971 in Sakoli tahsil situated about 13 miles south of Sakoli near the Chulband river. In honors of Gangajumna Devi, who is supposed to dwell in a tank in the Village, a fair is held on Chaitra-Paurnima. The fair lasts for a fortnight, the attendance not exceeding 5,000. On Ashvin Shudha 9 another fair is held. The priest of the temple is much revered and goes about on tour in Chaitra. He is believed t possess the gift of divination and prophecy. Bondgaon has a maternity Bhandara Home an ayurvedic dispensary a veterinary aid center, a post office and facilities for education up to the high school level. For the supply of potable water it depend upon wells.

BRAHMI

Brahmi is a small village in Bhandara tahsil lying about 25 miles south of Bhandara. It contains an antique well constructed of long slabs of stone. The local people ascribe its building to the giants or rakshasas. There is a primary school at Brahmi.

CHAUNDESHWARI DEVI

This temple is in Mohadi which is about 20 km distance from Bhandara. Many pilgrims visit during Navaratri. This place has been declared as tourism spot of Bhandara.

COLLECTORATE

In the year 1828, district head quarter of Bhandara was shifted from Lanji in M.P The building that was constructed was having 52 doors, due to which it was called “Bawan Darwajachi Kacheri”.This district was again sub-divided into Gondia and Bhandara in 1999.

CHANDPUR

Chandpur is in Tumsar taluka of Bhandara District. It is situated in hilly ranges and surrounded by dense forest. By constructing a huge wall between two relocks a big reservoir has been created. The reservoir is surrounded by hillocks with dense plantation on remain in portion. One can see fantastic scene beauty by standing on the wall of reservoir. One km. In south of the reservoir is water tank and Chandpur.

CHICHGAD

Chichagad or Tamarind fort is a village of 1,324 inhabitants in 1971 in sakoli tahsil situated about 42 miles from Sakoli. It has the headquarters of the Chichgad zamindari and linked with the Bombay Calcutta National Highway by a good road. which near Chichgad runs through a pass in the hills more than three miles in length and bordered by dense bamboo forest. Bidi-making is perhaps the only industry of any note. Drinking water supply is obtain from wells and a tank. The village has a post office, a middle school and a medical dispensary.

DIGHORI

Dighori, is a village of 4,802 inhabitants in 1971 in Sakokli Tahsil situated about 28 miles south-west of Bhandara and 14 miles south of Sakoli. The Chulband river passes within of the village Dighori formerly belonged to the Bhosle Queen Baka Bai and was known as ‘Bai Saheb Ki Dighori’ ; later on it passed pm Lakshaman Rav Bhosle.

GOSIKHURD PROJECT/INDIRASAGAR DAM

2,50.800 hectares irrigation potential will be created in Nagpur, Bhandara & Chandrapur districts by this project. Original Administrative approval to the project is accorded for Rs. 372.22 cores on 31st March 1983 . 90% of the work has been completed. Rehabilitation- 104 villages from Bhandara, 85 villages from Nagpur and 11 villages from Chandrapur are affected by the submergence of Gosikhurd.

GAIMUKH

Gaimukh, is a small village of 217 inhabitants in 1971 in Bhandara tahsil 20 miles north of Bhandara and six miles from Ambagad. It is so called because a spring issues from the rocks here, and the name gaimukh or cow’s mouth is usually applied to such springs the form of a cow’s mouth being sometimes carved out of the rock. There is a cave temple ascribed to the Kuramvars.

GONDUMRI

Gondumari is a village of 1516 inhabitants in 1971 in Sakoli tahsil about ten miles distant from Sakoli. Soft matting of sukhavasa grass is manufactured here by the Gonds. The village has a middle school, a dispensary, post office and rest house.Gondumri was the head-quarters of the Gond-Umri zamindari. The forests at koliwara contain good timber. The estate is said to date from the time of Nizam Shah the Gond Raja of Mandla and the family are Kanaujia Brahmans

KOKA

Koka is about 30 km from Bhandara which is covered with dense forest. The trees in this forest are of the age of 100 years. Here the lake is famous for Siberian migrant birds. These birds come in the month of December and return in mid of January.

RAWANWADI

Rawanwadi This place is famous for a more than hundred year old Temple dedicated to Rama constructed by Shri Sitaram Prasad Dube a resident of Gunthara village on a hillock. On Ekadashi/ Amawasya day of kartik month, religious gathering takes place here. On the both sides of the tank there is dense forest which has converted it into not only a tourist & picnic spot but also a bird sanctuary.