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Amaravati is situated right in the center of the northern
border of the Maharashtra State. Amaravati meaning "abode
of immortals" may be traced with the association of Lord Krishna.
It lies mainly in the Tapi basin with only some of its parts on the
eastern border lying in the valley of Wardha. Besides cotton, Jowar and
Tur (lentil), which are the leading crops in the region; orange gardens
are also important from the agriculture point of view.
Ambadevi
Temple
This temple is situated in the heart of Amravati City. According to the
legend it is believed that Shri Krishna abducted Rukmini, when she came to
pray at the Amba Devi temple, and married her. The Goddess Amba attracts
devotees from all parts of Vidarbha.
Satidham Temple
Satidham Temple is situated in the heart of the city at Rallies Plot.
There are beautiful idols of Lord Krishna-Radha, Lord Ram and Goddess
Sita, Lord Ganesh, Lord Shiva and Rani Satiji placed within the temple.
Every year a fair is arranged on the occasion of Janmashthami, which is
attended by large number of devotees.
Shri Bhakti Dham Temple
Shri Bhakti Dham Temple is situated on Amravati Badnera road where
beautiful idols of Lord Krishna and Radha are placed. Shri Sant Jalaram
Bappa idol is also placed and behind this temple a small park for children
is maintained.
Chatri Talao
Chatri Talao is situated towards South-East of Amravati, 1-km from
Dasturnagar Square on Malkhed Railway Road. It was built in the year 1888
on a small spring called "Kali Nadi". It is a small reservoir
built with the intention, then, to supply drinking water to Amravati City,
but now Amravati City gets water from Upper Wardha Dam. A small garden and
boating facility is also available.
Wadali Talao
Wadali Talao is situated towards East of Amravati, 3-km from Camp on
Chandur Railway Road. It was built for a clean and fresh water supply to
Amravati Camp. A small garden with a zoo is also there and usually people
come here during weekends. One can also enjoy boating on the Talao. This
is one of the best places for kids. 
Melghat Tiger Reserve
Melghat Tiger Reserve is located in Chikhaldara and Dharni tehsils of
Amaravati district in Satpuda hill range. This tiger reserve of
1676.93-sq-km is one of the last remaining habitats of Indian tiger in
Maharashtra.
Wan Sanctuary
Wan sanctuary is located in Melghat area of Amravati District. It is an
extension to the Melghat Sanctuary on the southeastern part. This area is
part and parcel of Melghat and is rich in floral and faunal biodiversity.
The hilly rugged terrain possesses tropical dry deciduous forests.
Chikhaldara
Chikhaldara is the sole hill resort in the Vidarbha region, situated at
an altitude of 1118m and has the added distinction of being the only
coffee-growing area in Maharashtra. Chikhaldara is full of deep valleys,
and these valleys are full of velvet mist and majestic trees. It is a very
popular summer retreat. The wildlife sanctuary in this area offers
tourists with abundance of wildlife, viewpoints, lakes and waterfalls.
Air: Nagpur is the
nearest airport, which is 155-km away from Amaravati.
Rail: Nagpur is the terminus of the branch line of Central
Railway on Mumbai-Kolkotta main line. Tourists can access Amaravati from
Nagpur.
Road: Regular buses connect Amaravati with the important towns
and cities within the state.
Amravati is well equipped with some of the best
accommodation facilities, varying from posh and classy hotels to
reasonable budget hotels.
Banks:
Vijaya Bank Ltd.
Andhra Bank
Syndicate Bank
State Bank of Hyderabad
State Bank of India
Central Bank of India
Hospitals
Arihant Hospital, Nawathe Bridge
Dr. Barabde Hospital, Camp Road
Baheti Hospital, Ambapeth
Geetai Nursing home, S.T. Stand Road
General hospital, Irwin Chowk
General hospital (W) Duffrin, Shrikrishna Peth
Sudha Deshmukh hospital, Camp
Population: 2200057 (1991Census)
Area: 12,210-sq-km
Latitude: 20° 32' to 21° 46'N
Longitude: 76° 38' to 78° 27'E
Climate: Tropical
Clothing: Cotton Clothes
Wardha: 77-km
Nagpur:155-km
