Day trips in Beed
- 01
Naigaon Mayur Wildlife Sanctuary
A roughly 30 sq km dry-forest and grassland sanctuary in Patoda taluka, about 20 km from Beed, set up for the Indian peafowl. Expect peacocks, small mammals and over 100 bird species.
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Early morning or late afternoon; June to October per the tourism listing
- Tickets
- Entry fees, timings and permit rules are not published. Check with the Maharashtra forest department or local authorities before you go. No safari is known.
- 02
Parli Vaijnath Temple
The Vaijnath temple at Parli, a major Shiva shrine counted as one of the twelve jyotirlingas, in the west of Beed district. A long but rewarding day trip for pilgrims.
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2 hours at the temple; a full day with the drive
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Weekday mornings; October to February
- Tickets
- Entry and darshan rules are not published here; confirm locally. At abhishekam, male devotees may not wear clothing above the waist. Dress modestly and remove footwear.
Forts in Beed
- 03
Dharur Fort
A state-protected fort in Dharur town, of Rashtrakuta origin, rebuilt in the 16th century and later a Mughal mint. Weathered and quiet, it suits visitors who like walking old walls.
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- October to February, early morning
- Tickets
- Entry fees and hours are not published. The fort is listed as a state-protected monument; confirm access locally before the drive.
Landmarks in Beed
- 04
Jama Masjid, Beed
A stone mosque with ten domes, built in 1627, in the old town of Beed. Notable for its carved stonework and a calm, spacious interior.
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning, outside prayer times
- Tickets
- Free to visit. It is a working mosque, so dress modestly, remove footwear, avoid prayer times and ask before photographing worshippers.
Temples in Beed
- 05
Kankaleshwar Temple
A star-shaped Shiva temple in the middle of a square water tank in Beed, reached by a causeway. Probably 10th to 12th century, and the town's most distinctive monument.
- Time needed
- 45 to 60 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning; October to February
- Tickets
- Entry and hours are not published. It is a working temple, so dress modestly, remove footwear and follow local rules about photography.
