• Burhanpur
  • Burhanpur
  • Burhanpur
  • Burhanpur
  • Burhanpur
  • Burhanpur
  • Burhanpur

Burhanpur

Burhanpur is situated on the bank of river Tapti. This historical city was founded in about 1400 AD. by prince Nasir Khan. The city is surrounded by a rampart and has several huge gates. It was once the capital during the Mughals' (Akbar) rule in India.

It has a number of mosques, tombs, and Places of historical value. The famous is the Jama Masjid in the heart of the city. The Asirgarh fort was known as “Dakkhan Ka Darwaja”, without winning this fort it was impossible to have control of southern India. An important outpost of the Mughals, Burhanpur was known as the gateway to southern India for its strategic location. 

Burhanpur has a diverse culture and its locals give enough prominence to art and craft, fairs and festivals, and food and festivity. Metalcraft, ornament creation, cloth manufacturing, and gold-wore drawings are popular art forms here. 

“Burhanpur is Perfect destination to shoot - Natural shots, Street and local market shots, Forts and Masjid shots.

Contact Person

Collector Burhanpur
Collectorate, Burhanpur- Laxmi Nagar, Mohammadpura, Madhya Pradesh 450331,
Phone Number: 073252 41000
Email: dmburhanpur[at]nic[dot]in

Link

https://burhanpur.nic.in/en/

Connectivity

Nearest Airport - Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (210 Km away)
Nearest Railway Station - Burhanpur railway station (1 Km away)

Climate

Min. 0° celsius
Max. +35° celsius

Accommodation

Few Budget hotels are available.

Medical Services

General Medical Facilities (Chemist, Doctors, Ambulance) are available.

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