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State: Maharashtra
District: Akola
Famous for/as: Temples
Languages: Marathi, Hindi
Best Season: Oct - Mar
Weather: Summer 23-37°C, Winter 13-30°C
Altitude: 282 m
Pincode: 44400x
STD code: 0724
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Akola is a city that is located in the Akola district in the state of Maharashtra. The city is known for its many cotton production centers and it is also a hub for medical tourism and the infrastructure is well developed. Akola is an ancient city and there are many significant historical sites that are located here. The place has been under Hindu, Muslim and British rule and the region is a mix of all these influences.
There are many forts that can be seen in and around the place and visiting them can be an enlightening experience. The Akola Fort is one of the major attractions of the place and the fort is a site that one must visit when visiting the city. There are many inscriptions that can be seen in the fort and there is an old Shiva Temple that is also located in the fort. The Rajeshwari Mandir attracts many visitors. There are many contradictory inscriptions that can be seen the fort and each claim that different people built the fort. The other major attractions include the Narnala Fort, Akol Fort and the Balapur Fort. Narnala is a hill fort that is located nearby and it is worth visiting the place while travelling to the city of Akola.
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Thursday
High: 40°
Low: 25°
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Friday
High: 40°
Low: 26°
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Saturday
High: 41°
Low: 28°
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