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.
