Tripnomadic/India

Attractions

Religious

Altitude

560 m

STD Code

0253

Best Season

Oct - Mar

State/Code

Nashik/422001

LANGUAGES

Marathi, Hindi & English

OVERVIEW

Nashik Travel Guide

Nashik also known as Nasik is one of the best wines producing cities and is very famous for the premium quality of grapes produced here.

The region is also known for its religious spots and many waterfalls and garden found here which make it totally awe- striking. Visit the top best 4 places found here along with knowing about the rich history of the region.

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best tourists places in Nashik

  • The Trimbakeshwar Temple
  • Panchvati
  • The Pandavleni Caves
  • The Saptashrungi

The Trimbakeshwar Temple

The ancient temple is famous for being one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India and is a renowned Shaiva temple. Surrounded with the picturesque landscapes of Brahmagiri Hills. The architectural temple was constructed by the ruler Peshwa Nana Saheb. It was built in the 18th century and it is mandatory to wear a sovala or a silk dhoti to visit the temple. The temple is totally out-standing and has great historical and religious as it is mentioned in many holy scriptures. The temple symbolizes three faces that is of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rudra.

Panchvati

The sacred region is one of the most cherished tourist destinations in the city and is famous for being a rich pilgrimage site. The tourist place is filled with serene views and is picturesque landscape which plays a great role in Ramayana. Temple like the Kalaram Temple and the Sita Gufaa are some of the musts to visit spots and the famous Kumbh Mela also takes place here. Having the located on the banks of the sacred river Godavari, the importance of the city especially among the Hindu worshippers is very high.

The Pandavleni Caves

The caves are also known as Pandu Caves or Nasik Caves and it traces back to 3rd century BC. The Pandavleni caves are a collection of 24 caves and is truly and attractive spot with musical fountains, museums and monasteries, many intricately carved shrines and much more to find her. There are many local food stalls found here to so it serves perfectly as a picnic spot. The caves were built for the Hinayana Buddhist monks they indeed have mind- blowing architecture. You would have to climb around 200 steps to reach the caves and it is a prominent Buddhist holy site.

The Saptashrungi

This sacred site is a Hindu pilgrimage spot with a temple dedicated to the goddess Saptashrungi Nivasin. As per the legends one of the limbs of the right arm of Sati fell here making Saptashrungi a very holy place. It is blessed with abundant nature’s beauty and is surrounded with greenery spread mountain, dense forests and a peaceful atmosphere. There are around 500 steps that you need to climb to reach the temple or you can go for the ropeway. You can also taste the food that is served here. Truly if you love nature and the picturesque landscapes which can perfectly fit your cameras then this place is made for you.