Nanded, on the banks of the Godavari River in Maharashtra, is one of the most significant Sikh pilgrimage cities in India, home to one of the religion's five holiest sites.
Top Attractions
- Hazur Sahib Gurudwara: One of the five Takhts (seats of temporal authority) in Sikhism, marking the place where Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, passed away — one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Sikhs worldwide.
- Godavari Ghats: The riverfront ghats in Nanded, significant to both Hindu and Sikh pilgrims visiting the city.
- Kandhar Fort: A historic fort near Nanded with origins tracing back to the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
- Malegaon Fort: Another notable fort in the Nanded region, reflecting the area's layered medieval history.
Best Time to Visit
October to March for comfortable weather; the city sees large pilgrim gatherings around significant Sikh religious dates.
How to Reach
Nanded has its own airport and railway station, well connected across Maharashtra and to Punjab given its Sikh pilgrimage significance.
