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  • 01Pandavleni Caves

    Pandavleni Caves

    The Pandavleni Caves, located in Nashik, will delight any architecture lover. Settled on the tableland of the Trivashmi Hills, the Pandavleni Caves date back to more than 20 centuries. The caves are twenty four in number and are believed to be made by Jain kings.

    Jain saints, such as Ambikadevi, Veer Manibhadraji and Tirthankar Rishabhdev lived here. Apart from the Jain inscriptions and artefacts, one can also find Buddha sculptures in there. The complex had water tanks carved out of large rocks. The area was allegedly a holy place where the spiritual leaders met their disciples and followers.

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  • 02Kumbh Mela

    Kumbh Mela

    The Kumbh Mela is a signature event of the region of Nashik. A popular fest name that can be recognized by many, the Kumbh Mela is a large religious gathering, one of the biggest in the world. The tourism department of Nashik heavily promotes this fest, and it has slowly become a mammoth attraction in Nashik.

    It is held four times every twelve years. It is hosted in Nashik, Ujjain, Allahabad and Haridwar. Millions of devotees throng the place during this time of the year. The Allahabad Kumbh Mela is considered to be the grandest and the best of them all.

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  • 03Ramkund

    Ramkund

    The Ramkund Tank is one of the prime attractions in the region of Nashik. Constructed more than 300 years back, this tank dates back to 1696, when it was built by Chitarao Khatarkar. The pious tank stretches over a massive area of 27 m by 12 m. Legend has it that Lord Ram and his wife Sita bathed in this very tank, during the course of their exile.

    Staunch Hindu believers immerse the ashes of a dead person in this tank for the soul to attain liberation or moksha. Many famous political figures like Indira Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru have been immersed here. Ramkund attracts numerous worshippers who come to take a dip here. It is at a distance of 10 km from the Nashik bus stand.

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  • 04Coin Museum

    Coin Museum

    The Coin Museum is a great tourist site in Nashik. The only one of its type in Asia, the Coin Museum – that is, the Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies – had started here in 1980. It is situated in the beautiful hills of Anjneri and possesses a fertile, rich history. It documents India’s history in numismatics.

    The museum is lined with articles, photographs, real and replicated coins that give an insight into India’s currency system through time. The museum is also known to organize workshops for people interested in coin collecting.

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  • 05Kalaram Temple

    The Kalaram Temple is a major pilgrim attraction in Nashik. Constructed by Gopikabai Peshwa in 1794, the Kalaram Temple resembles, in its architectural style, the Trimbakeshwar Temple, another significant pilgrim site a few miles away.

    It is fully built in black stones. The temple stands tall at 70 ft and has a peak made of copper that is gold-plated. Idols of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman adorn the place. There also exists a Ganpati Temple, a Hanuman Temple and a Vitthal Temple in the vicinity.

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  • 06Dudhsagar Waterfalls

    Dudhsagar Waterfalls

    Dudhsagar waterfalls rank amongst some of the best waterfalls in the Maharashtra state. Situated in Someshwar, near Nashik, this cascading waterfall falls down to a depth of 10 m and combined with the panoramic view, gives the entire place a surreal view.

    A popular picnic spot, the waterfalls are best viewed during the monsoons. There are steps that are carved out to help you reach the waterfall with ease.

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  • 07Muktidham Temple

    Muktidham Temple

    The Muktidham Temple is a renowned temple situated around 8 km away from the heart of the city of Nashik. The temple is beautifully made in pure white. It was constructed by Shri JayaramBhai Bytco.

    The architecture of the holy shrine is different and unconventional. It has the 18 chapters of the Bhagvad Geeta inscribed on its walls. The temple portrays an exact copy of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India.

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  • 08Bhagur

    Bhagur

    Bhagur earns a very important place in Indian history. It is the birthplace of the iconic freedom fighter, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.

    Bhagur also houses the Bhagur Devi Temple. About 3 km away from the Deolali Camp, it is at a distance of 17 km from Nashik.

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  • 09Sula Vineyards

    Sula Vineyards

    Sula Vineyards is based in Nashik. Like Nagpur is for oranges, Nashik is for grapes. Nashik holds a key position in India as one of the major producers of grapes. The climate of this city is apt for the cultivation of grapes. Sula Vineyards is one of the many famous vineyards located here. Sula Vineyards has earned the status of India’s best winery.

    The total capacity of the Sula is in excess of 5 million litres. The Vineyard has a tasting room, that gives visitors a chance to taste different kinds of wine and behold the exotic vieew of the growing vineyards – all of merely Rs. 100.

    An organized tour takes you through the vineyard explaining the exact process of wine-making, a journey that will last for about 45 minutes.

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  • 10Trimbakeshwar

    Trimbakeshwar is one of the most holy sites, not only in India, but in the entire country. Placed near Nashik, Trimbakeshwar is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India, just like Aundha Nagnath. The path connecting all the Jyotirlingas is the same and hence all the Jyotirlingas can quite possibly be covered within the same day.

    It is believed that anyone who pays a visit to Trimbakeshwar attains salvation. Pilgrims can stay in lodges here as accommodation facilities have been ensured by the Temple Trustees.

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