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Hotels In Nashik
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Nasik
is one of the most important cities of Northern
Maharashtra. It is a classic mélange of
the past and the present, and has become a centre
of tourist attraction because of its beautiful
surroundings and cool and pleasant climate. The
city has a personality of its own due to its mythological,
historical, social and cultural importance, and
is active on the industrial, political, social
and cultural fronts.
Nasik is home to many fascinating forts and graceful
temples. This land of exquisite grandeur witnessed
14 years of exile suffered by Lord Rama. According
to Hindu mythology, the Lord spent his years of
exile in the forests of this land.
The city plays abode to most of the industries
located in Maharashtra, including the Security
Printing Press of the government, the nation's
currency printer. The core of commerce and trade,
it was earlier the country's largest market arena.
Widely held as the land that produces the maximum
varieties of fruits and vegetables.
Nasik is rightly labelled as the green belt area.
It lodges a great diversity of tourist attractions,
religious domains and the nature at its bountiful
and beautiful best. |
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Trimbakeshwar |
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Trimbakeshwar temple is situated
30 km from Nasik. It is famous all over the country
since it is the abode of one of the 12 Jyotirlings
(Shiva Lings) of India. |
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Ramkund |
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Ramkund is a sacred tank.
The aborigines state that Lord Rama and his wife
Sita used this tank for bathing during the years
of exile. It is a common belief that if the ashes
are immersed in the holy waters of this kund, salvation
or moksha is achieved. |
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Muktidham Temple |
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Muktiham temple is located
near the station, around 7 kms. from the city. The
temple has been built with pure white makrana marble,
making it a unique piece of architecture. What makes
this temple unique is that eighteen chapters of
the Bhagwad Gita are written on the walls of this
temple. |
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Coin Museum |
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It is positioned against
the backdrop of the Ajneri Hill. The museum houses
a fine collection of researched and well-documented
history of Indian currency. Also included in the
collection are photographs, articles, line drawings,
replica, real coins and also a detailed analysis
of the various currency systems that existed in
the India.
Kalaram Temple- Built in 1794 by Gopikabai Peshwa,
this temple is another architectural gem. This
70 feet high structure has been built with black
stone. The copper peak of the temple is gold-plated
and looks beautiful by day and night. The idols
of Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana are sandy black
and decked with ornaments. |
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Pandavleni caves |
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These 2000-yr-old caves,
built by the Jain kings, are located on a tableland
atop the Trivashmi Hill. There are around 24 caves
situated here that once formed abode to the Jain
saints. The caves lodge idols of Buddha, Jain Teerthankara
Vrishabhdeo, Veer Manibhadraji and Ambikadevi and
the icons of Bodhisatva.
Someshwar- On the way to Gangapur dam, tourists
are fascinated by the beautiful nature spot called
"Someshwar". There is a temple of Lord
Shiva and Lord Hanuman on the banks of the river
Godavari. The area is covered with greenery all
over, with a pleasant climate. Tourists can take
pleasure of swimming and boating in the river. |
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Artillery Centre |
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Behind the Pandav Caves is
the biggest Artillery Center in Asia. This artillery
center was shifted from Pakistan in 1947, and is
now completing its 50th year. The Indian army's
officers and soldiers are trained here. Training
for 'Bofors Gun' is given here. The area is under
military and is restricted for civilians. |
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Kumbh Mela |
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Nasik is one of the four
venues for the world famous Kumbh Mela which is
held once every twelve years, and the Ardh Kumbh,
which is held once every six years. |
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Seasons to Visit |
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The weather in Nasik is pleasant
throughout the year. |
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Getting There |
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Air: Nasik
airport is 39 kms from the city.
Road:
Nasik is well connected by road with Mumbai (185
kms), Pune (202 kms)
Rail:
Nasik Road railway station is 44 kms from the city.
It is one of the major stations on Central Railway
(Mumbai - Nasik 188 kms). |
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