Akola City Guides

Akola is a city in the state of Maharashtra located in the Vidarbha region of West India. It is situated in the Amaravvati division.

Akola, also called Cotton City, is known for its cotton production and is the largest cotton-producing district in India. The city is also famous for its pulses (dal), oil, and textile mills. Akola is also known for its medical facilities. It is a major center for advanced medical treatments, such as the Elizarov Technique, IVF.

Akola District along with the rest of the Berar province was part of the legendary kingdom of Vidarbha mentioned in the Mahabharata. Berar also formed part of the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Asoka. Places to visit in the city are Akola Fort, Balapur Fort, Narnala Fort, Katepurna Sanctuary, Narnala Wildlife Sanctuary etc. Several forts are situated in and around the place. Narnala Fort, Akola Fort and the Balapur Fort are some of the other major attractions of Aloka and travelling around the city is really a good experience for tourists.

Akola is well connected by road, railways and air to the rest of the country.

Akola Railway Junction lies on both the Mumbai-Bhusawal-Howrah rail line and the Kacheguda-Jaipur rail line. Buses as well as cab facilities are available from the railway station for further travel.

Akola has its own domestic airport known as the Akola Airport. The airport is situated at a distance of about 7 km outside the main city on National Highway No. 6. Currently there are no scheduled airlines operating at Akola Airport.

Nagpur Airport is the nearest international airport which is located at a distance of about 250 km from Akola.

Akola Quick Facts

State: Maharashtra
Languages: Marathi, Hindi
Weather: Summer 23°C to 37°C / Winter 13°C to 30°C
Best time to visit: October - March
STD Code: 0724
Famous For: Religious and Forts

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