Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India

Places to visit near Saoner

Saoner is a town in Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India, home to about 29,638 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 48 temples, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Shivtirth Best Water Park (15 km), Waki Darbar (16 km) and Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park (29 km).

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Saoner, Maharashtra
Saoner, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Saoner at a glance

Location
Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India
Population
about 29,638
Coordinates
21.3851° N, 78.9215° E
Places within 50 km
197 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Nagpur, 40 km
Railway station
Saoner Junction (SONR), 1 km
Airport
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG), 44 km

Top places to visit near Saoner

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

66 temples within 100 km of Saoner. The closest is Shri Kathale Maharaj, Matakhedi (1 km); the best-known is Shri Mahalakshmi Jagdamba Mandir Koradi (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Saoner

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Saoner. The closest is Paradise Lake (16 km); the best-known is Gandhi Sagar Lake Floating Garden (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Saoner

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Saoner. The closest is WCL Eco Park Saoner (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Saoner

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Saoner. The closest is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Square (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Saoner

19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Saoner. The closest is Jama Masjid (Sunni) (1 km); the best-known is Waki Darbar (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Saoner

15 buddhist sites within 100 km of Saoner. The closest is Anmol Buddha Vihar Borujwada (4 km); the best-known is Buddhavan Vmbs (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Saoner

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Saoner
  2. 1 km Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Square · heritage site, Nagpur
  3. 14 km Shivtirth Best Water Park · park, Nagpur
  4. 41 km Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park · nature spot, Nagpur
  5. 25 km Waki Darbar · mosque or dargah, Nagpur
  6. 16 km WCL Eco Park Saoner · nature spot, Nagpur
  7. 3 km Back to Saoner

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How to reach Saoner

  • By train: Saoner Junction (SONR) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By train: Kohli (KOHL) — about 21 km from the centre
  • By air: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG), Nagpur — about 44 km by road
  • By air: Amravati Airport (AVR), Amravati — about 175 km by road
  • By road from Nagpur: about 40 km · directions
  • By road from Pachmarhi: about 163 km · directions
  • By road from Amravati: about 164 km · directions

All places near Saoner by distance

Within 15 km of Saoner

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Saoner by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples4866Shri Kathale Maharaj, Matakhedi (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs2437Paradise Lake (16 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1728WCL Eco Park Saoner (3 km)
Forts & heritage1524Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Square (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs1919Jama Masjid (Sunni) (1 km)
Buddhist sites1215Anmol Buddha Vihar Borujwada (4 km)
Parks1214Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Statue (1 km)
Other attractions1212Uddesh Mansure Photographer (1 km)
Churches1212Douglas Memorial Church (1 km)
Museums810Land Art Space (22 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints89Hanuman Tekdi (16 km)
Waterfalls39Maggie Waterfall (33 km)
Jain sites45Adinath Digambar Jain Mandir Kalmeshwar, Near Maruti Jod Mandir (21 km)
Caves12Bhuyari Caves (34 km)
Treks12Gorewada Nature Trail (31 km)
Beaches & coast11Salty Beach House (22 km)

Saoner: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Saoner?

Shivtirth Best Water Park (park, about 15 km), Waki Darbar (mosque or dargah, about 16 km), WCL Eco Park Saoner (nature spot, about 3 km), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Square (heritage site, about 1 km), Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park (nature spot, about 29 km), Shri Mahalakshmi Jagdamba Mandir Koradi (temple, about 29 km).

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

197 places on Spotwander: 48 temples, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 forts & heritage, 19 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest temple to Saoner?

Shri Kathale Maharaj, Matakhedi, about 1 km by road; Ancient Shiv Temple (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Saoner?

Paradise Lake, about 16 km by road; Umri Dam , Spillway and Reservoir (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Saoner?

WCL Eco Park Saoner, about 3 km by road; Pench National Park (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Saoner?

Start in Saoner, visit Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Square, then Shivtirth Best Water Park, then Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park, then Waki Darbar, then WCL Eco Park Saoner, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Saoner?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Saoner?

By train: Saoner Junction (SONR), about 1 km away. By air: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG), about 44 km by road. By road: 40 km from Nagpur.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Saoner’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Saoner on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.