Mukhed sits close enough to some genuinely significant places that a short trip out is easy to justify, whether you're here for the temples, the history, or just a change of scenery.
Kandhar Fort
You don't even need to plan a detour — Kandhar sits directly on the Narsi–Naigaon–Kandhar route between Mukhed and Nanded that the visiting guide already covers. The fort was built in the 10th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna III and later passed through the Yadavas, Kakatiyas, the Delhi and Bahmani Sultanates, the Nizam Shahis, the Mughals, the Marathas and finally the Nizams of Hyderabad — few forts in the region changed hands this many times. It's entered through elaborate stone gateways — the Jinsi Gate, the Machali Gate and the Rangin Darwaza — and ringed by 18 watchtowers and a moat that still holds water.
Nanded — Hazur Sahib & the city itself
Nanded is already Mukhed's gateway to the railway and the airport, but it's a destination in its own right: Hazur Sahib is one of the five Takhts (seats of authority) of Sikhism, marking the place where Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, passed away — it draws pilgrims from across India and beyond.
The full name is Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib — one of Sikhism's five Takhts (seats of temporal authority), alongside the Akal Takht in Amritsar. Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, spent his final years here and passed away in 1708; the gurdwara marks that site with a golden dome and houses relics associated with the Guru, including weapons and manuscripts. A free community kitchen (langar) feeds every visitor regardless of faith, and the tall saffron Nishan Sahib flag is visible well before you reach the gate.
Nanded city itself sits on the Godavari river and has grown up around the gurdwara's pilgrim traffic, giving it a livelier, more cosmopolitan feel than Mukhed's market-town pace. Nanded Fort, several other historic gurdwaras in the city — including Gurdwara Sangat Sahib and Gurdwara Banda Ghat — and the city's own bazaars are worth an afternoon on top of the main Hazur Sahib visit.
Mahur (Mahurgad)
Further out — roughly 130 km beyond Nanded, so a full day trip rather than a quick hop — Mahur is home to the Renuka Devi Temple, regarded as one of Maharashtra's Shakti Peethas (sites sacred to the goddess) and the mother of the sage Parashurama in tradition. Mahur's hills hold three temples across three hilltops, making it as much a scenic trip as a pilgrimage.
A note on accuracy
Distances above are anchored to Mukhed's well-established 75 km link to Nanded rather than precise Mukhed-to-destination figures. Several online sources confuse "Mukhed" with other similarly-named places in the region (Mudkhed, Umarkhed) — worth double-checking which town a source actually means before trusting a distance you find elsewhere.
Frequently asked
What is the closest historical site to Mukhed?
Kandhar Fort — it sits directly on the Mukhed–Nanded road, so no detour is needed. Built in the 10th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna III.
How far is Nanded's Hazur Sahib from Mukhed?
About 75 km, the same route already covered for the trip to Nanded city.
What is Mahur, and how far is it?
Roughly 130 km beyond Nanded — a full day trip rather than a quick hop — home to the Renuka Devi Temple, one of Maharashtra's Shakti Peethas.
Can these be done as day trips from Mukhed?
Kandhar Fort and Nanded city both work as an easy half-day or full-day trip. Mahur is far enough that it needs a fuller day.