Tourist Attractions in Nashik..........................

 

Kumbh Mela Nashik
Know all over the world as one of the biggest religious fair where millions of devotees assemble to take a holy dip into the pious river Godavari to purify themselves of every sin in order to attain salvation.

 

Trimbakeshwar Temple Nashik
Situated at a distance of 38 kms from Nashik Road Railway Station, Trimbakeshwar is a sacred place known for being one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in the country visited by a large number of devotees for attaining salvation.

 

Panchavati Nashik
Located in the Northern part of Nashik, Panchavati centered around river Godavari derives its names from the five Banyan or Vad trees present here. It is believed that during exile this place provided shelter to Lord Shri Ram and Sita along with Lakshman.

 

Sita Gumpha Nashik
Located to the south of tableland, it has a mythological story attached to it. It is believed that the Pandavas halted here and this place was used as a cooking place.

 

Sundarnarayan Temple Nashik
Built by Gangadhar Yashwant Chandrachud in the year 1756, the temple is located at the corner of Ahillyabai Holkar Bridge in Nasik. The presiding deity is Lord Vishnu also known by the name of Sundarnarayan.

 

Modakeshwar Ganesh Temple Nashik
Derived its name from a popular Maharashtrian dish,'Modak' made of coconut and jaggery which is believed to be favourite of Lord Ganesha, the Modakeshwar Ganesh Temple is a famous temple in the city. The presiding deity is believed to have self emerged and known as 'Swaymbhu'.

 

Ramkund Nashik
Known as the'Ganges of the south', the Ramakund in the river Godavari is one of the holy kunds where thousands of devotees pay a visit to take a holy dip because of mythological story attached to it.It is said that Lord Rama, the hero of the epic Ramayana, is believed to have taken a bath here.

 

Kalaram Temple Nashik
Built by Sardar Odhekar of Peshwa in 1790, the Kalaram Temple situated in the Panchavati area of Nasik is well known for its marvellous architecture. The temple is known for a beautiful idol of Lord Rama made up of black stone.

 

Gargoti Museum Nashik
Founded by K C Pandey, the Gargoti museum for zeolites is worth visiting and certainly the pride of the city. It displays Indian zeolites and minerals from across the globe.