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Founded in 1494 by Ahmad Nizam Shah, this historical city where Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru wrote his "Discovery of India" was also the place where the, sugar co-op. movement started in Maharashtra. It is now also developing as important industrial and trading city Situated on the banks of river Sina, Ahmednagar has impact of Moghul Architecture. Ahmednagar fort, which was once used by the British to house Pandit Nehru and other Indian Leaders before Indian independence; now houses a museum.

Tank Museum The town used to be the base of the British Army`s Royal Tank Corps, now has the world`s second-largest display of military tanks open to the public. The museum has a great collection of tanks used during different periods including the tanks that are used for aircrew recovery, mine-detonation, bridge laying, and dozing; Japanese and German tanks captured during World War II, Pakistani tanks like Chaffee, Walker-Bulldog, Soviet-make T-54, Vijayanta tank which played a major role in the 1971 war & Patton that took part in 1965 and 1971 along with the PATTON tank which was used on the record heights of 12000 feet at Zojila Pass in 1948.

Meher Baba made Ahmednagar a center for His work, and Khushru Quarters, is the site of the Avatar Meher Baba Perpetual Public Charitable Trust. On 31st January thousands of devotees visit his Samadhi at Mehergad,

Vishal Ganpati Mandir is located in Maliwada area

Excurssions:

Chand Bibi Tomb (Salabat Khan Tomb),( 13 km). Situated on the top of a hill, is a three-storey structure of solid stone and has a view of the city lights at night.

Alamagar near Bhingar on Pathardi road where Aurangzeb died at the age of 91. Rare Kurans, one of which was written by the emperor himself can be seen in the the library near the masjid .

Saiban spread over 150 acres of land this spot of interest has polyhouses, dams, boating, watersports .

Shani Shingnapur famous for the temple dedicated to Shani (Saturn). There are no locks on any of the doors in the village and it is believed that theft attempt can lead to death.

Siddheshwar Temple(Tal. Parner)40 Kms. Beautiful ponds of water with shining clean water & a water fall near the Siddheshwar Temple attracts tourists.

Renuka Temple, Kedgaon - (5 km) Devotees line up for Navaratri festival.

Siddhatek, Siddhivinayak Temple of Ashtavinayak Ganesh.

Shirdi, the scared place for devotees of Sai Baba, is visited by Hindus and Muslims alike.

Avhane, (Shevgaon): Ganesh temple with idol in Sleeping posture. Pedgaon: Baleshwar Temple & Laxmi Narayan Temple.

Ralegaon Siddhi, a village which is a model town developed by activist Shri Annasaheb Hajare.

Madhi: 51 km.( Nivdunge village on Nagar Pathardi road.) is revered by Nath Sect for

Shri Kanifnatha Samadhi one of the nine great Natahs. (Yatra: Holi to gudhipadva.)

Mohata Devi: (Tal â€“ Pathardi) 70 kms. (on Nagar Beed Rd via Pathardi)

Mula Dam (Tal. Rahuri)."Dnyaneshwarsagar Dam" constructed on the river `Mula` bringing drinking Water to Ahmednagar City is close to Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidhyapeeth. Rest House available.

Vriddheshwar ((Taluka Pathardi.) Road from village Devrai on Nagar Pathardi Road takes you to the beautiful deep valley rich with Aurvedic Plants near village Ghatsiras, which is famous for Mahadeva temple. The Yatras: Ashadi Ekadashi, shivratri.

Accomodation:

Hotel Premdan:
Near Zopadi Canteen ,Sawedi Road,Ahmednagar

PANCHSIL HOTEL:

Sawedi Road,Ahmednagar

HOTEL SANDEEP:

NAGAR-PUNE ROAD,Kedgaon ,Ahmednagar

HOTEL SANKET:

Tilak Path, Station Road,Ahmednagar

SANJOG HOTEL:

NEAR MIDC ,NAGAR MANMAD ROAD,Ahmednagar

Hotel Yash Palace:

Sukkar chowk,Nagar-Pune Road,Ahmednagar