Tourism in Khandwa (East Nimar) district presents several options including some of the most beautiful and ancient temples and a number of dams. The town of Khandwa is the headquarters of the Khandwa (East Nimar) district. Due to its location on the map of India, it has been enjoying the visits of some of the great Indians. In the past (age of British Government), this was a place alone connecting northern, eastern, southern and western rail routes. Delhi (North) and Mumbai (South) and Baroda (West) was directly connected whereas Kolkata was accessible through Bhusawal junction. Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Lokmanya Tilak, Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi and many more great personalities visited this district during there all India visit. The location, easy availability of resources and other socio-economic factors are in favour of making the district of Khandwa (East Nimar) a very good industrial region. This district has several ancient kunds, English architecture and religious places.

The Ghantaghar or Clock Tower is situated at the Mumbai-Delhi central line and north of Burhanpur. The place has four historic kunds in its four direction namely Suraj kunda, Padma kund, Bhima kunda, Rameshwar kund. The buildings of Collector office, Girls Degree College, Ghantaghar are among the ancient monuments. Dada Dhuni wale ki samadhi, Turja Bhavani temple, Nav-chandi Devi Dham are the places of faith & worship of Hindus. The Indira Sagar Dam at Narmada Nagar near Punasa has a key location in Indira Sagar Project of Narmada Valley Development Authority, on the bank of Narmada River. The place is about 61 kilometers from the district headquarters, and can be approached from two stations; Khandwa and Bir of Central Railway line of Mumbai-Delhi, and is well connected by roadways, from these two.

Leisure Tourism in Khandwa (East Nimar) District The District Collectorate Building is located in the Eastern part of the town, about one kilometer from the railway station. This was constructed in the year 1919, and is in good condition. Currently the office of the Collector is located in this building. The District office enjoys the position of having such a beautiful, well arranged building. Initially the building was constructed in 100 meters by 50 meters area and later several extensions have been made. Dense tree plantation has been done around the building. Efforts to save and beautify and modernize the monument are being carried out by the Collector and District Magistrate.

The Nagchun Dam is 7 kilometers from the Station sites, near the Nagchun village. This is one of the most favourable spots to enjoy picnic in this district. Dense plantation around the place makes it beautiful. Gauri Kunja in Khandwa is one of the major tourist attractions. In memory of the famous playback singer Kishore Kumar (Kishore Kumar Ganguly), a cultural hall (especially for music) was constructed about one kilometer east-ward from the station site, and cultural programs of the town are being organized at this place.

Pilgrimage Tourism in Khandwa (East Nimar) District
There are several places of pilgrimage in the district of Khandwa (East Nimar) which attract a large number of pilgrims throughout the year. One of the most prominent attractions in the district of Khandwa (East Nimar) is the Omkareshwar Mandhata. It is located on the bank of Narmada River, about 75 kilometres from Khandwa on Indore-Khandwa Highway. This is a holy place for Hindu and Jain Sects. Mamaleshwar, one among the 12 Jyotirlingas of Hindu sect and Siddhawar Kut of Jain sect are situated at this place. A large number of pilgrims of both sects as well as foreigners visit this place every year. Other sites include the caves of Adi Guru Shankaracharya (the famous ancient saint of Advaitya philosophy of Hindu sect) is at this place. The name `Omkareshwar` is due to the shape of the island.

Dada Dhuni Wale Darbar at Khandwa is another major place of pilgrimage in this district. It is located in South-Western part of the town about three kilometers from the railway station and bus stand. This is a centre of faith and worship. The Samadhi places of great Avadhoot Hindu saints Swami Keshwanandaji Maharaj and Swami Hariharanandji Maharaj, respectfully called as `Bare Dadaji` and `Chhote Dadaji` respectively. A fair is held on Guru Purnima at this place and thousands of the devotees attend the fair from all over the nation. Another famous pilgrimage is the Turja Bhavani Mata temple. This temple is located beside the Dadaji Darbar and dedicated to Hindu Goddess Maa Turja Bhavani. Several myths are revealing in the mass regarding the temple. It is said that during the wandering period of Lord Rama, he visited the place and worshipped the Shakti, the Divine Mother, for 9 days at this place. A 9 day fair in Navaratri period is held here every year. A large number of devotees visit the place especially in this period. Daily prayers held in this temple are also being attended by hundreds of devotees.

The Nav Chandi Devi Dham is a place of pilgrimage for the devotees of Shakti, located in the LavKush Nagar, about four kilometres from the railway station. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Nav-Chandi. A fair is organized in the month of Falgoon and cultural and religious programs are being organized by Baba Gangaram, the devotee of the Goddess who erected the temple. The fair is also attained by thousands of devotees from different parts of the state as well as from various other parts of the country.