Best Places to Visit in Akola with 7Cabs
Akola is home to beautiful temples, historic landmarks, and scenic places worth exploring. With a 7Cabs cab, you can travel comfortably and enjoy every destination at your own pace.
Famous Temples in and Around Akola
- Ekvira Devi Temple
- Ganesh Mandir
- Shani Mandir
- Raj Rajeshwar Temple
- Balaji Temple
- Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temple
- Shri Vitthal Rukhmini Temple
Historical Places in Akola
- Old City Gates of Akola
- Washim Fort
- Old Residency Area
- Gavale Maharaj Wada
- Hingoli Fort (Aundha Nagnath)
- Lonar Crater Lake
Nature & Scenic Places in Akola
- Akola Riverfront (Morna River)
- Lonar Crater Lake
- Chikhaldara Hill Station
- Semadoh Lake
- Harni Lake
- Vairat Hills
- Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru Park
Hidden Gems in Akola
- Rural Villages near Morna Dam
- Waghdev Lake
- Nizam's Period Wells
- Gavale Maharaj Wada
- Farms & Orchards along NH53 outskirts
- Gupteshwar Temple Cave
- Ancient Temple Tank near Akola Fort
Famous Food in Akola
- Bhel Puri
- Pithla Bhakar
- Shev Bhaji
- Poha
- Kanda Bhaji
- Jhunka Bhakar
- Gulab Jamun
Nightlife & Camping Near Akola
- Morna Riverfront Parks
- Local Ice Cream Parlors & Cafes
- Bonfire Activities at Farm Stays
- Sunset Points in Chikhaldara
- Open-air restaurants (seasonal)
- Hotel Lounges & Bars (e.g., Centre Plaza)
Jyotirlinga Darshan Cabs from Virpur
Two of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva stand in Gujarat - Somnath and Nageshwar - and both are reachable from Virpur with 7Cabs.
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Virpur to Somnath Jyotirlinga : Somnath sits at Prabhas Patan near Veraval, on the Arabian Sea coast in Gir Somnath district, and is counted first among the twelve Jyotirlingas. Book a Sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller from Virpur and travel with the fare agreed before you leave.
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Virpur to Nageshwar Jyotirlinga : Nageshwar lies near Dwarka in Devbhoomi Dwarka district, on the stretch between Gomti Dwarka and Bet Dwarka, which makes it easy to combine with Dwarkadhish darshan. 7Cabs runs the round trip from Virpur with drivers who know the coastal route.
Other Pilgrimage Routes from Virpur
Gujarat holds several of western India's most visited shrines. 7Cabs runs
darshan cabs from Virpur to all of them.
- Virpur to Dwarka: Dwarkadhish Temple is one of the Char Dham and one of the Sapta Puri. The wider circuit takes in Bet Dwarka, the Rukmini Devi Temple and Gopi Talav, and pairs naturally with Nageshwar. Hatchback to Tempo Traveller, priced up front.
- Virpur to Ambaji and Bahucharaji: Ambaji stands in Banaskantha district near the Rajasthan border and Bahucharaji in Mehsana district - two of Gujarat's three principal Shakti Peeths. Crowds peak at Navratri and Bhadarvi Poonam, and our drivers plan the run around them.
- Virpur to Pavagadh: The Mahakali Temple crowns Pavagadh Hill inside the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a ropeway from the base. Darshan and heritage in the same day from Virpur.
- Virpur to Palitana: More than 800 marble Jain temples cover Shatrunjaya Hill at Palitana in Bhavnagar district, the holiest site in Jainism. The climb starts before dawn, so punctual pickup matters. Single-day and multi-day bookings both available.
- Virpur to Girnar: Girnar in Junagadh carries Hindu and Jain shrines across its peaks - Ambaji, Gorakhnath, Guru Dattatreya - and a ropeway now reaches the upper temples. Most travellers add Somnath and Gir, and 7Cabs plans the whole loop from Virpur.