Jayakwadi (Paithan) was formerly a prosperous trade centre called Pratishthan. It was once the capital of the famous Satavahan dynasty and was also home to the poet-saint Eknath. Today it's the favourite haunt of archaeologists and is particularly well known for it paithanis, the beautiful silk sarees with elaborate zari work. While in Paithan, make sure to visit the beautiful garden and try your hand at the exciting water sports.

Getting there :

By Air : Nearest airport is Aurangabad 60 kms

By Rail : Nearest railhead is Aurangabad, 50 kms. on South Central Railway. Mumbai-Manmad-Aurangabad, 375 kms.

By Road : Mumbai-Paithan via Manmad, 438 kms. Mumbai-Paithan via Pune, 363 kms. Aurangabad-Paithan, 50 kms Ahmednagar-Paithan, 75 kms.

State Transport buses ply from Ahmednagar and Aurangabad to Paithan.