Markanda is a small village situated on the left bank of the Vainganga river and known a place of pilgrimage. The Markanda is supposed to derive its name from Sage Markandeya and second from a beautiful group of temples including the one housing Siva Linga which Markandeya is believed to have worshipped. There are nearly 24 temples in the group. There are no inscriptions to tell their age but their style is so similar to that of the temples of Khajuraho.
Nawegaon Dam is termed as Vidarbha's most famous popular forest resort. The resort provides for a hoard of adventure sports to those who expect a thrilling experience to come their way from the place they visit.
The dam was built by Kolu Patel Kohli at the start of the 18th century. A picturesque lake adorns the hub of the hill ranges. Watch towers have also been provided to catch the wildlife in action. There exists a deer park nearby called Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, along with three fascinating gardens and children's park.
Ramtek...Called so because it was graced by the holy feet of Lord Rama and Sita, his consort. The Ramnavami festival forms the grandeur of the region, but obviously at the Rama Temple that stands proudly atop a hill. The land has been mentioned as Ramgiri, in Meghdootam, one of the fascinating works of Sanskrit poet Kalidas. The Kalidas Smarak, which adorns the hill too, is worth a dekko.
Besides the Shri. Ram Temple and the Kalidas Memorial, there�s Ramgiri Hill, Ramsagar Lake and Khindsey Lake making for enchanting sightseeing. There�s nothing like it if you can make it to the 15 days fair in Novemeber.
Getting there:
Nearest airport is Nagpur, 58 kms.
Ramtek is a station on South Central Railway and regular trains ply between Nagpur and Ramtek.
Mumbai-Ramtek via Nagpur, 913 kms.
State Transport buses ply from Nagpur to Ramtek.
Pavnar, of extreme historical importance, is strategically located in the district of Wardha on the verge of the Dham river. It forms one of the most prehistoric colonies in the district and gets its name from a renowned Rajput King by name Pawan. Of the few attractions that can be found here, are the Gandhi Kuti and the Paramdham Ashram of Vinobaji.
Sevagram, again from the Wardha district, bore the name Shegaon earlier. It is believed that this place had the honour of being the headquarters of the social service programmes that Gandhiji conducted. It gets its name thus. Sewa means service and Gram means village. There also exists a Gandhi Ashram and a Gyan Mandir.