Washim district, Maharashtra, India

Places to visit near Risod

Risod is a town in Washim district, Maharashtra, India, home to about 30,131 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 27 temples, 36 mosques & dargahs, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 20 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Shri Antariksh Parshwanth Jain Mandir (35 km), Gomukh Temple (36 km) and Lonar Lake (37 km).

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Risod at a glance

Location
Washim district, Maharashtra, India
Population
about 30,131
Coordinates
19.9767° N, 76.7880° E
Places within 50 km
161 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Amravati, 183 km
Railway station
Kekatumar (KKG), 41 km
Airport
Nanded Airport (NDC), 130 km

Top places to visit near Risod

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Risod: 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 Risod

49 temples within 100 km of Risod. The closest is Shri Amardas Baba Temple (1 km); the best-known is Gomukh Temple (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Risod

41 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Risod. The closest is Garib Nawaz Masjid. (Aahele Sunnat) Risod (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Risod

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Risod. The closest is Ganeshpur Dam Spillway and Reservoir (6 km); the best-known is Lonar Lake (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Buddhist sites near Risod

26 buddhist sites within 100 km of Risod. The closest is Dr. Babasaheb Aambedkar Gautam Buddha (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Jain sites near Risod

19 jain sites within 100 km of Risod. The closest is Shri 1008 Adinath Swami Digambar Jain Mandir (1 km); the best-known is Shri Antariksh Parshwanth Jain Mandir (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Risod

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Risod. The closest is Old Gorakhnath Gad Temple Risod-Kankarwadi (6 km); the best-known is Limbi Barav - Stepwell (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Risod

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 208 km on the road.

  1. Start in Risod
  2. 31 km Yeldari Dam and Reservoir · dam, Parbhani
  3. 39 km Lonar Lake · lake, Buldhana
  4. 2 km Gomukh Temple · temple, Buldhana
  5. 64 km Shri Antariksh Parshwanth Jain Mandir · Jain temple, Washim
  6. 24 km Shri Balaji Sansthan Mandir · temple, Washim
  7. 48 km Back to Risod

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How to reach Risod

  • By train: Kekatumar (KKG) — about 41 km from the centre
  • By train: Selu (SELU) — about 87 km from the centre
  • By air: Nanded Airport (NDC), Nanded — about 130 km by road
  • By air: Amravati Airport (AVR), Amravati — about 168 km by road
  • By road from Amravati: about 183 km · directions
  • By road from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: about 189 km · directions
  • By road from Adilabad: about 232 km · directions

All places near Risod by distance

Within 15 km of Risod

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Risod by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2749Shri Amardas Baba Temple (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs3641Garib Nawaz Masjid. (Aahele Sunnat) Risod (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1726Ganeshpur Dam Spillway and Reservoir (6 km)
Buddhist sites2026Dr. Babasaheb Aambedkar Gautam Buddha (1 km)
Jain sites1719Shri 1008 Adinath Swami Digambar Jain Mandir (1 km)
Forts & heritage1019Old Gorakhnath Gad Temple Risod-Kankarwadi (6 km)
Other attractions1415Raju MaMa Chowk (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens59Yeldari Forest Park (35 km)
Parks57Ganga Maa Udyan (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints25संत खाजेबाबा मंदिर कवठा बदनापूर (34 km)
Churches44Ayodha Nahar pati2 (1 km)
Waterfalls04Kurala Waterfall (51 km)
Museums22Kalvaticha Mahal (1 km)
Treks22Lonar Lake Trekking Guide (35 km)
Caves02Sita Cave Temple (51 km)
Ashrams01Shiv Udyan, Vivekanand Ashram (54 km)

Risod: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Risod?

Shri Antariksh Parshwanth Jain Mandir (Jain temple, about 35 km), Lonar Lake (lake, about 37 km), Gomukh Temple (temple, about 36 km), Shri Balaji Sansthan Mandir (temple, about 48 km), Shri Amardas Baba Temple (temple, about 1 km), Ganga Maa Udyan (garden, about 1 km).

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

161 places on Spotwander: 27 temples, 36 mosques & dargahs, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 buddhist sites, 17 jain sites.

Which is the nearest temple to Risod?

Shri Amardas Baba Temple, about 1 km by road; Bhardwaj Shiv Temple (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Risod?

Garib Nawaz Masjid. (Aahele Sunnat) Risod, about 1 km by road; Jamma Masjid (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Risod?

Ganeshpur Dam Spillway and Reservoir, about 6 km by road; Padmavati Lake (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Risod?

Start in Risod, visit Yeldari Dam and Reservoir, then Lonar Lake, then Gomukh Temple, then Shri Antariksh Parshwanth Jain Mandir, then Shri Balaji Sansthan Mandir, and drive back — about 208 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Risod?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Risod?

By train: Kekatumar (KKG), about 41 km away. By air: Nanded Airport (NDC), about 130 km by road. By road: 183 km from Amravati.

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