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 impos...
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
Collector Burhanpur
Collectorate, Burhanpur- Laxmi Nagar, Mohammadpura, Madhya Pradesh 450331
073252 41000
dmburhanpur@nic.in
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 Degree Celcius
Max. +35 Degree Celcius
Accomodation
Few Budget hotels hotels are available.
Medical Services
General Medical Facilities (Chemist, Doctors, Ambulance) are available.