Washim is a District head quarter and an ancient town. The town being connected not merely with recent saints but with classical deities. The most striking feature in the town in the Deo tank, flanked on one side by the temple of Venkateshwara Balaji and on another by that of Ramchandra. These all apparently date from the 18th century Washim in its religious aspect is called Watsa Gulma Kshetra, the sacred place of the gathering of Watsa and Legends about it are given in a Manuscript called Watsa Gulma Puran.

Getting There

Nearest air port is Nagpur 325 km.

Washim is on Khandwa-Purna, Narrow gauge Rly.

Akola-Washim 64kms. S.T.Busses ply from Akola. Mungrul pir, Nagpur, Amravati, Yeotmal & Other places.

Accommodation

M.T.D.C. provides 3 double bedded rooms with restaurant facilities. P.W.D. circuit house.

Reservation

M.T.D.C.’s Nagpur & Mumbai office.