Key hubs
Jamkhed airport and railway station
- Airport
- No airport in the town; Pune (PNQ) and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (IXU) are the usual choices, each several hours by road
- Railway station
- Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar, ANG) on the Central Railway is the main railhead, around 80 to 100 km away; confirm closer options locally
- Getting around
- A hired car is the practical way to reach Kharda, Chondi and Rehekuri; state buses ply the main highway
How to reach Jamkhed by air
There is no airport at Jamkhed. Pune (PNQ) and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (IXU) are the usual choices, each several hours by road; Shirdi also has limited flights.
How to reach Jamkhed by train
Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar, ANG) on the Central Railway is the main railhead, around 80 to 100 km away by road. Confirm closer options locally before travelling.
How to reach Jamkhed by road
Jamkhed lies on the state highway between Ahilyanagar and Beed. Chondi is on the same highway, about 78 km from Ahilyanagar, and Kharda is reached by road from Jamkhed.
Getting around Jamkhed
A hired car with a driver is the practical way to reach Kharda, Chondi, Rehekuri and Siddhatek. State buses run along the main highway, but connections to the villages are limited.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Jamkhed
- Hire a car and driver for the day, since public transport to Kharda and Rehekuri is limited.
- Kharda Fort is level, but carry water and a hat and ask about the caretaker before you set out.
- Carry any medicines you need; pharmacies and hospitals are limited outside Jamkhed town.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.