Nanded has a personality of its own due to its mythological, historical, social and cultural importance. The river Godavari flows through the city. Temples and Ghats on the banks of Godavari have made Nanded one of the holiest places for Hindus.

Takhat Sachkhand shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib: Takhat Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib is the main Gurudwara situated in Nanded. It is one of the four High seats of Authority of the Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singh was the 10th and last Guru of the Sikhs who held his court and congregation here. He died in Nanded, and his ashes are buried in the Sach Khand Shri Huzur Gurudwara on the side of the river Godavari. Maharaja Ranjit Singhji, the great Ruler of Punjab between 1830 to 1839 A.D, built the Gurudwara. The Gurudwara houses the mortal remains of the 10th Guru and number of weapons of various kinds are exhibited here. Also on display are the swords of Maharaja Ranjit Singhji and other Sikh Generals.

Nanded Fort:
Located at a distance of about 4-km from the Nanded Railway Station this dilapidated fort of Nanded is surrounded by Godavari River on three sides. The fort has a good garden and water works.
 

Unkeshvar:
Unkeshvar is situated on the bank of river Penganga. The village is famous for its hot water springs. It is situated at a distance of 19-km from Ambadi, a railway station on Mudkhed - Adilabad railway route. At Unakdeva, there is a temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva.

Shrikshetran Mahurgad:
Mahurgad is a pilgrim center of great significance, which is located in Nanded district. Famous as the Third Shaktipeeth in Maharashtra, Muhurgad is popularly known as Mahur. About a mile and a half from the village there is the fort of Mahur, which stands with majesty of its ramparts. It is built along the ridge of two hills, which run parallel to each other, towards the south of the village, which lends a very charming view and attracts the attention of the visitors form a long distance. There are many temples in Mahur like Anusaya Temple, Kalika Temple and the most important among them is the temple of Renuka Devi. It occupies a special place in the Hindu pilgrimage

Kandhar:
Kandhar Town in Nanded district is famous for its fort, which is situated in the heart of town. Its construction is attributed to the Rashtrakuta King Krishna III of Malkhed who styled himself as "Kandharpuradhi Swar". Encircling the fort is a ditch filled with water. The ruins of this majestic and historic fort are located at a distance of 50-km from the Ranthambhore National Park.
 

Renukadevi Temple At Mahur:
Renuka Devi temple is situated on a hillock at a distance of about 2.5-km away from the village of Mahur. It is believed that a Yadava king of Devgiri about eight or nine constructed the temple hundred years ago.

Parli Vaijnath at Parli:
Vaijnath is located about 130-km from Nanded. There are twelve Jyotirlingas, which are the most significant places of pilgrimage for Hindus. Among them five happen to be in Maharashtra and Vaijnath is one of them. Shiva has been worshipped in these places for centuries.

Hazrat Nawab Sarfaraz Khan Sahid Masjid:
The Masjid known as the Hazrat Nawab Sarfaraz Khan Sahid Masjid is said to have been constructed about 330 years back. Sarfaraz Khan was an officer in the army of Aurangzeb. The Masjid is situated in Biloli Town, which is constructed out of a stone.

Malegaon:
Malegaon a small village in Loha Taluka is famous for a very big fair held in honour of Lord Khandoba. This big fair namely " Malegaon Yatra " is held yearly. Malegaon is situated at a distance of about 57-km from Nanded.

Hottal:
Hottal is situated in Degloor Taluka. There is a very beautiful Temple dedicated to Lord Siddheshwar, which is known for the characteristic Art of the Chalukya Era. Hottal is 8-km away from Degloor.