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About Dhule Tourism
About Dhule Tourism
Dhule :- A City from Scratch
A center for textiles and the production of glucose in Maharashtra, the small, hilly town of Dhule will surprise you with its fascinating history and the tangible legacy that this history has left behind. Encompassed by the Satpuda hill range in the north and the basin of the River Tapi, Dhule offers breathtaking views and a pleasant climate for tourists to enjoy.
The region has been held under the sway of various rulers including the Mughals, the Nizams and the Peshwas. At one point in the early 19th century, the region was completely deserted due to extreme suppression of its people by the Holkars and the extreme famine that hit during the time. Over time, the city was repopulated and gradually got back on its feet. Today, thanks to its interesting history, Dhule is dotted with forts and temples that appeal to tourists from all over the world.
Exploring Dhule:- Though crumbling and in ruins, the Lalinga Fort is an important landmark in the landscape of Dhule. Sitting atop a hill, the views you get from the fort are spectacular, and the structure unravels the city’s engaging past. This fort was believed to have been built by Malik Raja Faruqui around the 14th or the 15th century.
Close to the fort lies the Landor Bungalow, another popular tourist destination in Dhule. Situated in a densely forested region atop a cliff with a waterfall and a stream, this spot is where you can be one with nature and enjoy its choicest blessings. Social reformer and principal architect of the Constitution of India, Dr Dadasaheb Ambedkar’s belongings are still preserved in this bungalow, as it is believed that he stayed here at some point in his life. The Ekvira Mata Temple and the Shri Samartha Vagdevta Mandir are two temples that are worth visiting when in Dhule. While the Ekvira temple sits on the banks of the River Panjhara and hosts an annual fair during Shivaratri, The Vagdevta Mandir doubles up as a museum as it houses many manuscripts and letters of historic significance.
There are a number of other temples, museums and forts that you can visit during your stay in Dhule.Travel within the City
While in Dhule, you can opt for state-run buses or minibuses to take you from one point to the other within the city or to cities nearby. Auto-rickshaws are also available almost anywhere in the city. For ease of travel, you could hire a private car.
Safety Tips:-
Avoid stepping out after dark as most establishments will be shut and the roads may be deserted.
*How to Reach Dhule :- On a daily basis there are approximately 4 flights that operate at Aurangabad Airport.Air India is the popular airline brand that fly frequently to this airport. Besides flying you can also reach Dhule through train.Dhuleis one of the most popular train stations in Dhule.
By road Dhule :- is surrounded by Amalner, Dharangaon, Chalisgaon which are 20.62 km, 32.01 km, 33.24 km away respectively. These places are ideal spots for people to plan their short weekend break.
Where to stay in Dhule:- Dhule has a total of 2 hotels.There are 2 hotels in Dhule with the popular ones being Hotel Uday Palace, Hotel Krishnai etc.
Exterior view | Hotel Uday Palace - Near MSEB Plant
Hotel Uday Palace , Near Mseb Plant
Exterior view | Hotel Krishnai -
Laling Fort
Laling Fort
History:- It is a place of considerable antiquity and the fort is supposed to have been built during the reign of the first of the Faruqi Kings. The fact that this fort and not that of Thalner was granted by Malik Raja (1370-1399) to his eldest son would show that Laling was his chief fort. It was in this fort that Nasir Khan and his son Miran Adil Khan were besieged in 1437 by the Bahamani general till they were relieved by an army advancing from Gujarat. Early in the seventeenth century it is mentioned more than once in connection with the movements of the Mughal troop's Deccan campaigns [Ellior, VII, 35, 102.]. In 1862, the fort is described, as strongly situated with very few defences left. This fort was on the historical Surat-Burhanpur commercial road.
History
History
Songir Fort
After seeing the Lalling forts, Dhule is a village on the Mumbai-Agra highway, on the north side of the 19 km away Songir village. Songir village near by a suvarngiri or songir fort. It is built in a very important place. It is 304 meters high above sea level. From 1370, information available for the songir fort. This fort was in the possession of Farooqi Sultans. After that he went under the control of the Mughals, Marathas and later the British. The British conquered it in 1818. The rounded bastions in black stone absorbs attention. The remains of this fort have also collapsed.
How to Reach:
By Air
The nearest Airport from Dhule is Chikkalthana Airport, located at Aurangabad, roughly 146 Kms from Dhule. The airport is well connected to many major cities like Mumbai, Nagpur and New Delhi etc. The second nearest Airport from Dhule is Mumbai about 324 Kms then Pune about 332 Kms and Indore about 261 Kms.
By Train
The nearest Railway Station is Dhule , connected to Chalisgaon Junction
By Road
There are many convenient ways to reach Dhule by road. It is 141 Kms from Shirdi, 146 Kms from Aurangabad, 261 Kms from Indore, 332 Kms from Pune and 324 Kms from Mumbai and 503 Kms from Bhopal. It is well connected with all major cities of the state and country like Raipur, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Udaipur and Parbhani by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).
Songir Fort
Songir Fort
Songir Fort:-
After seeing the Lalling forts, Dhule is a village on the Mumbai-Agra highway, on the north side of the 19 km away Songir village. Songir village near by a suvarngiri or songir fort. It is built in a very important place. It is 304 meters high above sea level. From 1370, information available for the songir fort.
Thalner Fort
Thalner Fort
Information:- Thalner is a market town in Shirpur taluka on the banks of Tapi river. It is in Surat-Burhanpur highway. From Sultan Firozshah Tughlaq of Delhi, Malik Khan got the status of the neighboring areas of Thalner and Karvand. He took control of Thalner and established the rule of the Faruq family and constructed a triangular-shaped fort at Thalner in 1370. Tapi river on one side, The fort was built on the other side by fortification and towers.
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