Destination : Paithan (Aurangabad Maharashtra India ) Languages Spoken : Marathi, Hindi, English Best Time To Visit : Jun To Jan Temperature : Max. 39.0°C Min. 24.0°C
Winter: Max. 30.0°C. Min. 12°C.
About Paithan Situated 56 kms south of Aurangabad, is the ancient capital city of the Satvahanas, Paithan famous for its traditional Paithani silk saris. The Jayakwadi dam here is a haven for avid nature lovers. The huge Gyaneshwar Udyan, Maharashtra's largest garden is another attraction of this area. Paithani silk saris are renowned with exquisite zari borders. A visit to the weavers’ workshop is fascinating and one can order a customized saree as well. Today, it is also an important excavation site. Centuries ago, the famous Marathi poet - saint, Eknath lived here. Legend links Paithan with Shalivahana who made it the capital of the Satavahana kingdom in AD 78. The most picturesque aspect of Paithan are the bathing Ghats - the oldest structures in the city. Since early times Paithan has been a religious centre of considerable importance, being the birth place of a number of Hindu Saints, like Bhanudas, Mukteshwar and Eknath, known for their piety and learning. Many shrines within the town and along the riverbank are connected with the lives of these holy men. Forty Eight Kilometers south of Aurangabad, reached by Bus is Paithan, visited by the greek traders from 400 to 200 BC. Today is the centre of the ancient industry of gold and silver threaded embroidery for which the motifs are derived from the Ajanta caves. The other points of interest are : Jain Temple, Temple of Sant Eknath, on the banks of Godavari river, Samadhi of Sant Eknath, and of Navnath. Situated at the bank of a river is a very huge dam "Jaykwadi", which provides water to Aurangabad City and Surrounding Places.
Recently built is a famous "Sant Eknath Garden" spread over huge 97 acres of land. This is a replica of the Vrindavan Gardens of Mysore, and is used to shoot various scenes for the Hindi and Marathi Movies. Known the world over as a poem hand woven in silk and gold, Paithani Sarees are for those with discerning and refined taste.
Places Around :- A variety of resident and migratory birds can be sighted here. The best season for bird - watching is between October and March. The most interesting attraction of this area is the huge Gyaneshwar Udyan, built on the lines of the famous Vrindavan Gardens in Mysore, Pinjore in Haryana and the Shalimar in Kashmir. Paithan was famous as a seat of learning. A trip to the garden at the Jayakwadi dam with its dancing fountains and special observation points for bird watching is also an option. The modern village of Paithan was built on top of a large settlement of mound that extends back to early history. It was previously known, as Pratisthan and was the ancient capital city of the Satvahanas from 2nd Century BC. Located deep in the Daroq Mountains, Paithan caves are not often visited by nightmare adventurers because of its tradition of death.
How To Reach Paithan :- Air:- Nearest Airport Aurangabad Rail :- Nearest Railway Station Aurangabad Road:-Paithan is well connected by road with Aurangabad 56 Km
