Nashik Tourist Places Or Places to Visit in Nashik
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 is also a famous educational and industrial centre.
Ramkund
The 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 (7km)
The 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
The 70ft high temple built in the black stone in 1794, by Gopikabai Peshwa, resembles the famos Trimbakeshwar Temple and enshrines beautifully ornamented sandy black idols of Lord Rama, Sita and Laxman. The temple is surrounded by several smaller temples like, Vithal Temple, Ganapati Temple and Maruti Temple.
It was established by the Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies amidst scenic surroundings. The museum exhibits a well-documented record of the history of Indian numismatics, through photographs, artefacts, line drawings, replicas and real coins.
Nashik Tourist Places
Trimbakeshwar (39km)
This important pilgrim site is famous for the temple of Trimbakeshwar and the source of the sacred Godavari river located nearby. The temple enshrines one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in the country. A big fair is held on the occasion Shivaratri.
The massive Sinhasta fair or Kumbh Mela is also held here once in twelve years. According to mythological legends, when Amrit (the nectar of immortality) was recovered from the ocean, there was battle between the Gods and demons for it. During the fight 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 (112km)
This ‘abode’ of Sri Sai Baba is one of the most important pilgrim centres of the State. Sri Sai Baba, the great teaher 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 faith. His followers from all parts of India and abroad flock to the sacred shrine round the year. The 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. Other palace of importance are the Gurusthan, the Kandoba Temple, Shani Mandir, Narsimha Mandir, Changdev Maharaj Samadhi and the Sakori Ashram. Kopargaon (15km) is the nearest railhead for Shirdi.
Bhandardara (80km)
The quiet little hill resort is dominated by mt. Kalsubai, the highest peak (1,646 metres) in the Sahyadri range. The Wilson dam is probably the only one to be constructed at a height of 150m and the Arthur lake is the largest and loveliest lake to besituated at such a height. It is 185km from Mumbai and 191km from Pune. The nearest railhead is at Igatpuri(45km).
Jawhar (60km)
A beautiful hill resort 180km from Mumbai is also known as the ‘Mahabaleshwar of Thane district’. The nearest railhead is at Igatpuri(61km).
Nashik City Distance Guide |
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| Nashik | Ahmadnagar | 195 Km |
| Nashik | Akola | 428 Km |
| Nashik | Alibag | 248 Km |
| Nashik | Amaravati | 518 Km |
| Nashik | Beed | 280 Km |
| Nashik | Bhandra | 734 Km |
| Nashik | Buldana | 381 Km |
| Nashik | Chandrapur | 747 Km |
| Nashik | Dhule | 156 Km |
| Nashik | Garhchiroli | 829 Km |
| Nashik | Jalgaon | 249 Km |
| Nashik | Jalna | 288 Km |
| Nashik | Kolhapur | 434 Km |
| Nashik | Latur | 435 Km |
| Nashik | Mumbai | 188 Km |
| Nashik | Nagpur | 673 Km |
| Nashik | Nanded | 486 Km |
| Nashik | Aurangabad | 228 Km |
| Nashik | Osmanabad | 383 Km |
| Nashik | Parbhani | 447 Km |
| Nashik | Pune | 209 Km |
| Nashik | Ratnagiri | 484 Km |
| Nashik | Sangli | 430 Km |
| Nashik | Satara | 315 Km |
| Nashik | Sindhudurg | 602 Km |
| Nashik | Solapur | 424 Km |
| Nashik | Thane | 145 Km |
| Nashik | Wardha | 644 Km |
| Nashik | Yavatmal | 582 Km |