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Jalgaon
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Jalgaon Information : |
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Jalgaon is a significant collection and distribution center of
agricultural agricultural goods. Jalgaon is busy market town for the
region's cotton and banana growers, and a key jumpig -off point for travller
heading to and from the ajanta caves. the city is served by several major
rail lines and a national highway connecting it to Mumbai & Kolkata.
Formerly part of territory controlled by the Holkar family of Maratha
rulers. Jalgaon became part of British India in 1818 and Independent India
in 1947.
Jalgaon is bounded by several religious temples and cultural
establishments. Padmalaya, Patnadevi, are some of the religious places
situated in Jalgaon district. The world famous heritage site Ajanta caves is
far near to Jalgaon district. Making it as one of major International
Tourism hub for tourist to reach ajanta & Ellora caves. the region is also
popular for its competitive edge business policies with tea, Gold, pulses, &
mats. The district has major rail and road connection and is a central
destination to reach out major places in India. |
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Jalgaon Facts & figures : |
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Jalgaon at a glance... |
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Population |
368579 |
| Climate |
Tropical |
| Clothing
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Cotton |
| Temperature
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Maximum 45° C Minimum 29º C
(Summer) |
| Maximum 26° C Minimum 6º C
(Winter) |
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How to get there : |
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Rail:
Jalgaon railway station is only 25-km away from Bhusawal. It is a junction
on Mumbai and Surat
line. Bhusawal is the divisional headquarter of the Central Railway and is
junction of Mumbai-Delhi and Mumbai-Hawara line.
Road: The bus station in Jalgaon is a long way from the rail way
station. State transport plies buses to Jalgaon from almost all the
important cities of the state. |
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Tourist Attraction : |
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Mahatama Gandhi Garden : |
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Mahatma Gandhi Garden is a beautiful garden located near New Bus stand,
having many different flowers, very big area and game instruments. |
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Bahinabai Park : |
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Bahinabai Udyan is another park located in the centre of the city. It is
named after Bahinabai Chaudhari, a well-known poetess of Maharashtra. There
are many types of trees over here and people love to sit under the cool
breeze of them in the garden. |
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Omkareshwar Mandir : |
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Omkareshwar Mandir is one of the most famous and beautiful temples in
Jalgaon City, dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated at Jai Nagar. Shivratri,
Shravni Somvar, Ramnavmi, Gokulashtami are the biggest festivals celebrated
in this temple.
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Jalgaon Excursion : |
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Parola fort : |
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Parola
fort was built in 1727 and the size of the fort is 160 to 130-sq-meters. It
is believed that the fort belongs to the father of the Great Rani of Jhansi.
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Swinging Towers Of Farkande : |
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Swinging Towers located 16-km from Erandol on the bank of Utawadi River are
a real great example of old day's construction technique. Both the towers
are 15m long and when one of them is waved the other towers also starts
waving automatically. It is believed that the construction is 250 years old. |
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Jalgaon Hotels : |
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