Burhanpur, a newly created district in
Madhya Pradesh, is situated on the bank of river
Tapti. It was an important place during the
Mughal rule. A number of mosques, tombs and historical monuments impart an antique look to Burhanpur.
Aahoo Khana, Asirgarh Fort, Nepa Newsprint Paper Mill, Bibi Ki Masjid (Mosque of the lady), Dargah-e-Hakimi, Mahal Gulara, Quilah Gardens, Tomb of Raja Jay Singh, Tomb of Shah Nawaz Khan, Tomb of Hazrat Shah Nizamuddin (Hazrat Shah Bhikari), Shah Jahani Hamam are some of the interesting places to visit.