Akola district, Maharashtra, India

Places to visit near Akot

Akot is a town in Akola district, Maharashtra, India, home to about 86,917 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 26 temples, 22 mosques & dargahs, 4 forts & heritage and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Melghat Tiger Reserve (45 km), Amba Barwa WLS (48 km) and Shri Raj Rajeshwar Mandir (55 km).

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Akot at a glance

Location
Akola district, Maharashtra, India
Population
about 86,917
Coordinates
21.0963° N, 77.0588° E
Places within 50 km
110 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Amravati, 93 km
Railway station
Akot (AKOT), 2 km
Airport
Amravati Airport (AVR), 94 km

Top places to visit near Akot

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Akot: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Akot

71 temples within 100 km of Akot. The closest is Shri Keshavraj Temple (1 km); the best-known is श्री नरसिंग महाराज मंदिर (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Akot

34 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Akot. The closest is Jama Masjid (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Akot

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Akot. The closest is Narnala Fort (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Akot

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Akot. The closest is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyan (29 km); the best-known is Melghat Tiger Reserve (45 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Akot

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Akot. The closest is Shahapur Bordi River Dam Wadali Deshmukh (12 km); the best-known is Popatkhed Reservoir (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Akot

15 churches within 100 km of Akot. The closest is Alliance Churce (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Akot

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 98 km on the road.

  1. Start in Akot
  2. 1 km श्री नरसिंग महाराज मंदिर · temple, Akola
  3. 2 km Shraddha Sagar · temple, Akola
  4. 18 km Popatkhed Reservoir · reservoir, Akola
  5. 28 km Melghat Tiger Reserve · tiger reserve, Amravati
  6. 29 km Narnala Fort · fort, Akola
  7. 20 km Back to Akot

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From travellers near Akot

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How to reach Akot

  • By train: Akot (AKOT) — about 2 km from the centre
  • By train: Yeulkhed (YAD) — about 52 km from the centre
  • By air: Amravati Airport (AVR), Amravati — about 94 km by road
  • By air: Jalgaon Airport (JLG), Jalgaon — about 187 km by road
  • By road from Amravati: about 93 km · directions
  • By road from Pachmarhi: about 260 km · directions
  • By road from Nagpur: about 263 km · directions

All places near Akot by distance

Within 15 km of Akot

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Akot by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2671Shri Keshavraj Temple (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs2234Jama Masjid (1 km)
Forts & heritage424Narnala Fort (20 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens924Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyan (29 km)
Other attractions919Pawan Tidake (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs617Shahapur Bordi River Dam Wadali Deshmukh (12 km)
Churches715Alliance Churce (1 km)
Buddhist sites815Buddha Vihar (1 km)
Jain sites513Shri Maniknath Swami Digambar Jain Temple (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints513Dhoroba Hills (24 km)
Waterfalls49Sulai Waterfall (23 km)
Parks26Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park (1 km)
Museums25Sadaguru Sant Gulab Baba Jalamastal Mandir Vaushaj (37 km)
Caves12Mangeri Caves (48 km)

Akot: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Akot?

श्री नरसिंग महाराज मंदिर (temple, about 1 km), Shraddha Sagar (temple, about 2 km), Popatkhed Reservoir (reservoir, about 16 km), Narnala Fort (fort, about 20 km), Melghat Tiger Reserve (tiger reserve, about 45 km), Sulai Waterfall (waterfall, about 23 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Akot?

110 places on Spotwander: 26 temples, 22 mosques & dargahs, 4 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 other attractions.

Which is the nearest temple to Akot?

Shri Keshavraj Temple, about 1 km by road; श्री नरसिंग महाराज मंदिर (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Akot?

Jama Masjid, about 1 km by road; Hazrat Mehboob Subhani Dargah (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Akot?

Narnala Fort, about 20 km by road; Mahadev Temple (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Akot?

Start in Akot, visit श्री नरसिंग महाराज मंदिर, then Shraddha Sagar, then Popatkhed Reservoir, then Melghat Tiger Reserve, then Narnala Fort, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Akot?

October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Akot?

By train: Akot (AKOT), about 2 km away. By air: Amravati Airport (AVR), about 94 km by road. By road: 93 km from Amravati.

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