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Vidharbha is a division of Maharashtra state in India.

Districts

Vidarbha has 11 districts: Akola; Amravati; Bhandara; Buldana; Chandrapur; Gadchiroli; Gondiya; Nagpur; Wardha; Washim; Yavatmal.

Cities

Nagpur - the headquarters of the division.

Other destinations

  • Chikhaldara
  • Shegaon

Culture and History

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Vidarbha has got its own language which is called as Varhadi. Its one of the version of Marathi language. Apart from Marathi, Hindi is windely used throughtout the Vidarbha region. In fact, Marathi is very well mixed with Hindi and hence its slightly different than pure Marathi language.

The local language is Marathi but hindi is understood by almost all the people.

Travel to Vidarbha - Visa Requirements

Tours and Getting around Vidarbha

Vidarbha tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • The Sevagram Ashram(Bapu Kuti), Sevagram(8 Kms From Wardha City), [1]. Sevagram Ashram was the birth place of the Non-Cooperation Movement against British Rule in India Started by Mahatma Gandhiji in the year September 1920 it lasted for 2 years. It was one of the biggest civil disobedience movement in the history of India. For more info on Non-cooperation Movement visit this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-cooperation_movement 

Anand Sagar - Shegaon - Shegaon is a religios place in Vidaarbha. Its a place where Gajanan Maharaj temple is there. Thousands of devotees visits Shegaon every year. Anand Sagar is recently formed tourist place in Shegaon. Its scenic and beautiful. Do not miss if you are visiting Shegaon.

Vidarbha Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Vidarbha nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

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