How to reach: By Flight: Nearest airport is Mumbai or Pune with a distance of 175 km. Airport is well connected to a spectrum of cities like Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Mumbai and Kochi.
By Bus: The roads of Nashik smoothly connect it with the neighbouring cities. Nashik provides a good network of both state and private buses with affordable fares.
By Train: Nashik is the nearest railway station, which is about 10 kms from the main city. Many trains connect Nashik to other cities with the Panchvati Express taking just under five hours to travel from Mumbai to Nashik.
Season to Visit: The best season to visit Nashik is the winter season. The temperature remains comfortable and is apt for sightseeing. The best months to visit are October, November, December, February and March.
Festivals and Events in Nashik
In September the city comes alive
Nashik Tourist Guide
Nashik Overview
Nashik is a city in the state of Maharashtra in Western India. This is an ancient holy city and some archaeological sites state early human settling evidence from at least five years. Nashik is one of the world's holiest Hindu cities where Kumbhmela is held once in 12 years along with four other cities in India. Lord Rama along with Lakshmana and Sita spent 14 years of his exile at Tapovan near Nashik. The city came under the rule of Mughal in 16th century and was renamed Gulshanabad. Then it comes under Peshwa of Maratha Empire in 1818. City is also noted for its participation in freedom struggle. Freedom fighters like Veer Savarkar and Anant Laxman Kanhere were born in Nashik. Nasik is one city which rose to name in the mythological era and has carried its aura to the present age withstanding the test of time.
Nashik is said to be pilgrimage place where you can find number of caves and temples to visit and culture of Nashik. If you are passionate about the nature and willing to live the graceful atmosphere the Nashik is the best option for you. The holy land of Nashik is one of the four places in India that holds the famous Kumbh Mela. This city is one of the pilgrim tourist spots of Maharashtra. Most of the Hindus visits Nashik To offer pooja to lord Shankar and there are many ancient heritage sites that was once a part of great epic ‘Ramayana’. It is most visited place where people often to visit and enjoys their holidays with their family.
Best time to visit Nashik
The best season to visit Nashik is the winter season. The temperature remains comfortable and is apt for sightseeing. The best months to visit are October, November, December, February and March. temperature varying between 8°C and 32°C – an ideal time for sightseeing and enjoying outdoor activities such as fishing and boating.
How to Reach Nashik
By Flight: Nearest airport is Mumbai or Pune with a distance of 175 km. Airport is well connected to a spectrum of cities like Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Mumbai and Kochi.
By Bus: The roads of Nashik smoothly connect it with the neighbouring cities. Nashik provides a good network of both state and private buses with affordable fares.
By Train: Nashik is the nearest railway station, which is about 10 kms from the main city. Many trains connect Nashik to other cities with the Panchvati Express taking just under five hours to travel from Mumbai to Nashik.
Places to visit in Nashik
Sita Gufa: The caves house idols of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman as well as a Shivling, said to be the one Sita worshipped.
Pandavleni Caves: There are 24 caves present each of which has been carved out of stone from the period starting from 3rd Century BC to 2nd Century AD. These caves are related to Hinayana of Buddhism. One of the greatest aspects in their architecture is that some of them are connected by unique ladders, cut outs from stone. You can find legible inscriptions in eight caves including third, eleventh, twelfth to fifteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth
Bhakti Dham: Bhakti Dham has come up as one of the must visit pilgrimages for people coming to Nashik. You can hear Vedic recitals over here. Other than poojas, religious discussions also take place here. You can buy religious books sold at the book stalls of Bhakti Dham. It is located 60 km away from Nashik town, in the small village of Nanduri. Large numbers of people visit this place on a daily basis. Many call this place "3 and Shakti Peetha" in the state of Maharashtra.
Veer Savarkar Smarak: Veer Savarkar created this National Memorial on his memory. In fact, a Memorial Committee was also formed. It is spread over a land area of 6,650 square meters, which was given by Municipal Corporation on a lease-rent basis. Smarak is keeping no stones unturned in propagating the thoughts of ultra Hinduism throughout India. Some of the basic preaching include reconversion of people who had converted to other religion from Hinduism, militarization, martial arts teaching.
Someshwar: There are temples of Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman on the banks of the river Godavari at Someshwar. This is a very green place as well as the climate is so cool. this place is favourite for film shootings. There is a village named Anandwalli on the way to Someshwar. There is Navasha Ganapati Temple in this village.
Takli: Takli is connected to the Guru of Chatrapati Shivaji, saint Samarth Ramdas. 'Simple living and high thinking' was the mantra what he was preaching. He also promoted the Hindu religion. Ramdas ran off from his marriage life and settled down at Takli for meditation. Ramdas Swami's ashram is preserved in his memory at Takli. There is also a Hanuman Temple on the bank of river Nandini or Nasardi.
Panchvati: Holy land for the believers of Ramayana, Panchvati attracts a lot of pilgrims. A serene town located near Nasik. the place holds a lot of religious significance even in the present day, The Kumbh Mela takes place on the river banks of Godavari, and has a surplus of pilgrims from every corner of world during the occasion.
Shopping in Nashik
Shopping in Nashik is all about buying products for which Nashik is renowned and that is its silverware craftsmanship. The popular shopping centre in Nashik is situated in the heart of the city at Main Road. You can head to Saraf Bazaar if you are interested in silverware and ornaments.
Festivals and Events in Nashik
In September the city comes alive with Vinayak Chaturthi celebrations wherein there are elaborate processions and eye-catching rituals like immersion of Ganapati idols in the sacred water of Godavari River. Holi is another festival in Nashik that is celebrated with much enthusiasm; however the most important festival in Nasik is Kumbha Mela, which is celebrated once in twelve years coinciding with the Allahabad Kumbha Mela.
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What to buy and shop in "Nashik"
Nashik is popular for its jewellery as well. Adgaonkar Bandhu, Adgaonkar Saraf.
Where to buy & shop for souvenirs tourist items in "Nashik"
Saraf Bazaar is best for shopping
Where to have best food in "Nashik"
Hotel Radhakrishna have best food in Nashik
Where to stay in "Nashik"
Standard: Treebo House Khas Suites
Deluxe: Hotel Rama Heritage
Luxury: The Gateway Hotel Ambad
Where to drink in "Nashik"
Banzara restaurant and bar
Best Bars in "Nashik"
31st Street Bar & Cafe
Where to eat fastfood "Nashik"
Spare Time is best fast food junction in Nashik
Where to eat Lunch & Dinner" Nashik"
Culture Kitchen is most visited Restaurant for Lunch & Dinner
