Day trips in Buldhana
- 01
Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary
A 205 sq km forest sanctuary in southern Buldhana district, close to the Dnyanganga river, with leopard, sloth bear and hyena on record and almost no tourist infrastructure.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- November to February; avoid the monsoon
- Tickets
- The sanctuary is not set up as a major tourist destination. Visits are regulated for conservation and education, so entry rules and fees are not published; ask the Maharashtra Forest Department office in Buldhana or Khamgaon before you go.
- 02
Sindkhed Raja and Jijau Palace
The birthplace of Jijabai, mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with the palace associated with her father Lakhuji Jadhav and a hill memorial to her.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Winter; around Jijau's birth anniversary in January
- Tickets
- No entry fee or timings are published; confirm locally. Dress modestly at any temples nearby.
Places of worship in Buldhana
- 03
Shri Gajanan Maharaj Mandir, Shegaon
The samadhi shrine of the saint Gajanan Maharaj at Shegaon, one of Vidarbha's largest pilgrimage sites, run by a trust that also manages a large park nearby.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Early morning; avoid festival days if you dislike crowds
- Tickets
- No entry fee is published. Follow temple rules: remove shoes, dress modestly and check photography limits at the entrance. Confirm darshan hours with the sansthan.
- 04
Venkatagiri Balaji Temple, Rajur Ghat
A Balaji temple in the hills at Rajur Ghat, modelled on the Tirumala shrine, with a tall Hanuman statue in the complex.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning; Thursdays and festivals are busier
- Tickets
- No entry fee or timings are published; follow temple customs and confirm darshan hours locally.
Close enough to combine