Near Places of Interest
Shirdi
The road distance or driving distance from Shirdi to Sangamner is 43 km. The Shirdi Sai temple is a beautiful shrine built over the Samadhi of Shri Sai Baba. Shirdi is famous for the temple of Shri Sai Baba, which was established in 1922 to carry out the services of Shri Sai Baba.
Sai Teerth Shirdi
Experience a magical holy journey at Sai Teerth, India’s first immersive theme park dedicated to the most worshipped secular saint of all time — Sai Baba. Sai Teerth, by the Malpani Group, is one of the modern wonders that combines devotion with technology and entertainment.
Water Park at Shirdi
The Malpani Group operates two prestigious water parks under the brand name ‘Wet N-Joy’. The first one, inaugurated in 2007, is located in the holy town of Shirdi, Maharashtra. The second one, inaugurated in 2016, is bringing thousands of smiles to Lonavala, Maharashtra. Both water parks feature two of the largest wave pools in India, along with a variety of world-class thrill rides, rain dance, and other fun activities. Lifeguards and helpers supervise all activities in the park at all times.
Shani Shinganapur
Shani Shinganapur is a village located in the Ahilyanagar District of Maharashtra, about 80 km from Sangamner. The presiding deity of Shinganapur, Sri Shaneshwara or Lord Shanidev — the personification of the planet Saturn — is worshipped with utmost reverence and devotion by multitudes of people from all over the world. The spectacle of the deity, carved from black stone, is overwhelming. A unique aspect of this place is that no temple structure houses Shanidev. Instead, there is a simple platform on which stands the swayambhu idol made of black stone.
Gargoti Museum
Located 35 km from Sangamner on the Nashik-Shirdi highway, Sinnar is a small bustling town renowned for its award-winning mineral museum, the Gargoti Museum. It is one of the best museums in the world, with a large collection of zeolites — micro-porous crystalline solids with well-defined, rich structures similar to diamonds and other precious stones. "Pride of India," "Sarswati Puraskar," and "Sinnar Gaurav" are some of the awards given to appreciate this mesmerizing museum, which was founded by Mr. Krishna Chandra Pandey, an ex-merchant navy officer.
Mount Kalsubai
At 1,646 meters, Mount Kalsubai is the highest peak in Maharashtra. A favorite of trekkers, it held great strategic importance during the Maratha wars as an observation post. There is a small temple at the top, with an old well in its backyard. It is said that the water level in the well has never dropped below 3 feet.
Wilson Dam (Bhandardara)
Built in 1910 on the Pravara River and standing 150 meters high, Wilson Dam is the largest earthen dam in India, a powerful testament to the engineering skills of the past. During the monsoon, when the lake's water level rises, the dam opens its gates to release a torrent of water that flows down to the plains below. You can stand at the edge of the garden embankment to enjoy the cool spray or visit the picturesque Umbrella Falls, another major attraction during the monsoon.
Ratangad Fort
This ancient fort was one of Shivaji's favorites. Very popular with nature lovers and trekkers, it offers spectacular views from its ramparts.
Harishchandra Fort
Harishchandragad is a great destination for trekking and camping. The distance from Sangamner to Harishchandragad is 2 hours and 5 minutes (67.6 km) via MH SH 44. The popular base village for the Harishchandragad trek is Khireshwar village. However, there are a few other villages that can also be used as a base for the trek, such as Pachnai or Kothale. The Harishchandragad trek is one of the more difficult and long treks and is not recommended during the summer. The best season for the Harishchandragad trek is just after the monsoon and during the winter.
Amruteshwar
Built in 1100 AD, this temple has been constructed in the distinct Hemadpanthi style. It is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
