ABOUT NASHIK:

• One of the most important pilgrim centres of Maharashtra is set on the banks of the sacred Godavari River.
• It is believed that Lord Rama stayed here for some time during his 14 years exile.
• The temple town has over 2000 small and big temples and bathing ghats lining the banks of the river.
• Nashik is the venue of the holy Kumbh Mela, which is held once in every 12 years.
• The city also famous educational and industrial centre.

 

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai (BOM), 185 kms away from Nashik city.
• Rail: Nashik Railway Station, Nashik, 9 kms away from Nashik city centre.
• Road: Well connected by road.

 

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

HOLY CENTRE	Ramkund   Muktidham Temple   Kalaram Temple   Shirdi
SCENIC SITES	Bhandardara   Jawhar
MUSEUM & AUDITORIUM	Coin Museum
FAIRS & FESTIVALS	Makar Sankranti Diwali Festival Rath Yatra Kumbh Mela

For more information visit  https://nashik.gov.in/tourism/

ATTRACTIONS OF NASHIK

 

Ramkund:

• Sacred tank built in 1696, by Chitrarao Khatarkar is believed to mark the site where Lord Rama and Sita used to bathe during their stay over here.

 

Muktidham Temple:

• Famous temple has a very unusual architecture.
• It is believed that visiting the shrine is like undertaking the pilgrimage of four sacred dhams.

 

Kalaram Temple:

• 70 feet high temple built in the black stone in 1794, by Gopikabai Peshwa, resembles the famous Trimbakeshwar Temple.
• It enshrines beautifully ornamented sandy black idols of Lord Rama, Sita and Laxman.
• Temple is surrounded by several smaller temples like, Vithal Temple, Ganapati Temple and Maruti Temple.

 

Coin Museum:

• It was established by the Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies amidst scenic surroundings.
• Museum exhibits a well-documented record of the history of Indian numismatics, through photographs, artefacts, line drawings, replicas and real coins.

 

ATTRACTIONS AROUND NASHIK

 

Trimbakeshwar:

• 39 kms away from Nashik city.
• Important pilgrim site is famous for the temple of Trimbakeshwar and the source of the sacred Godavari River located nearby.
• Temple enshrines one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in the country.
• A big fair is held on the occasion Shivratri.
• The massive Sinhasta fair or Kumbh Mela is also held here once in twelve years.
• According to mythological legends, when Amrit (the nectar of immorality) was recovered from the ocean, there was a battle between the Gods and demons for it.
• During the flight few drops of amrit fell at Allahabad, Nashik (Trimbakeshwar), Haridwar and Ujjain.
• Since then the Kumbh Mela is organised at these places, once in every 12 years.

 

Shirdi:

• 112 kms away from Nashik city.
• This ‘abode’ of Sri Sai Baba is one of the most important pilgrim centres of the State.
• Sri Sai Baba, the great teacher and saint lived and died here and is believed to be the incarnation of Guru Dattatraya.
• He preached religious tolerance and universal brotherhood and is revered by devotees of all faiths.
• His followers from all parts of India and abroad flock to the sacred shrine round the year.
• Main temple has a life like marble statue of the saint installed on a high pedestal.
• Thursdays are of special importance, as on this day Sai Baba attained ‘Nirvana’.
• Annual fairs are held here on Ramnavami, Guru Purnima and Dusshera.

 

Bhandardara:

• 80 kms away from Nashik city.
• Quiet little hill resort is dominated by Mt. Kalsubai, the highest peak (1,646 metres) in the Sahyadri range.
• Wilson dam is probably the only one to be constructed at a height of 150 meters.
• The Arthur Lake is the largest and loveliest lake to be situated at such a height.

 

Jawhar:

• 60 kms away from Nashik city.
• A beautiful hill resort and also known as the ‘Mahabaleshwar of Thane district’.