Maharashtra Tourism
Changdeo Fair takes place at Changdeo in Maharashtra.

Changdeo Fair

Changdeo in Maharashtra is regarded to be a holy place because of Purna and Tapi rivers. People flock here once a year to take a holy dip. It is also a place where saint Markandeya is believed to have practiced penance.

The place is about 6 km away from Edlabad. A fair, which is attended by nearly 80,000 pilgrims, is held at this place during the month of Magha (January-February) every year. These pilgrims are mostly from the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.

Nearest airport is at Nagpur at a distance of 177 km from Changdeo; nearest railway station is however at Chandrapur, which is 91 km away. The shortest route to Changdeo by road is via Milswali-Sakhri route, which is about 183 km. Hotels are available at Gadchiroli.