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City in Maharashtra, India
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Nashik (Marathi: नाशिक Nāshik) is a city in the state of Maharashtra with a population of about 2.3 million people (2023). This is an ancient holy city, also known as the Wine Capital of India, part of the Mumbai - Pune - Nashik so-called "golden triangle of Maharashtra", a city of pilgrimage for many Hindus, important for Hindu rituals for the afterlife offerings, and also famous for the Hindu pilgrimage Kumbh Mela, gathering hundreds of millions of pilgrims every 12 years.
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Located near Trambakeshwar, it is well known for waterfalls during monsoon season.
Artillery centre - Deolali camp's, Lahawit market is for shopping, Deolali South has Khandoba temple hill, golf course, sun rise & set point as well.
Texture painting by needle on canvas.
A bird sanctuary near Niphad. It is a mesmerizing place for nature and bird lovers alike.
A sacred place where five sacred Banyan trees are still present. All important temples are in this area.
Excellent views, landscape, musical fountain, video songs, Buddha smaarak, water park. located on foot of Pandav Caves hill. A reliable place where most of the people in Nasik spend their weekend evenings.
Located near Ashewadi village on Peath Road. 7 km from Nashik. Good for a small trekking experience. The fort provides a good view of the whole city from the mountaintop.
A temple on Peth Naka.
Temple of Bhagwan Mahavir on a hillock inside a cave.
It has a 12 ton Panchdhatu idol of Bhagwan Mahavir. It's at Vilholi on Nashik- Mumbai highway.
Ramkunda, Panchavati
Godavari river edge
A popular place to visit.
An important temple and landmark in Panchavati area.
A big marble temple and picnic spot at Nashik Road.
Pandav Leni
Buddhist and Jain Caves dating back to 2nd century BCE on Nashik- Mumbai highway near Pathardi phata. They are on top of a hill. The view of the surrounding countryside including the city of Nashik is worth climbing up for.
A temple on banks of Godavari River, very scenic views.
Caves where Lord Ram and Sita worshipped Lord Shiva during their exile. The shivlinga is still present at that same spot. It is believed that Ravana kidnapped Sita from this place. It is always visited by devotees and tourists.
Temples, picnic spot, boating, and waterfall on Gangapur road.
Tapobhumi, Shurpanakha's nose fell here, Tasty Guavas, try them out. Once upon a time, it was a part of the sacred Dandakaranya forest. Tapovan is a picturesque place, also contains a close connection with the epic Ramayana.
श्री त्र्यंबकेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग मंदिर
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India, and is the most sacred place in Nashik. Nearby is also the Brahma giri, where lord Shiva performed the tandava dance.
Gargoti Sangrahalaya
It displays very precious stones.
This planetarium is named after the late Shri Yashwantrao Chavan and was inaugurated by President Pratibha Patil. Daily 3 shows are conducted at 1:30PM in English, 3:30PM in Hindi and 5:30PM in Marathi.
Features go karting, artificial rock climbing, rope activities, archery and various other activities.
Hot snacks, sweets, cold drinks, ice-cream, samosas.
"Keep Calm and eat Jelebi!" is their motto.
Serves 80 types of coffee and tea, and sandwiches, wraps, pizzas, burgers and desserts.
There is another branch on Nashik Road.
at College Road serves very good quality Chinese & Indian food.
Loosely translated as "tea shack", Chai Tapri is one of the typical establishments in the area where you can sip tapri tea with locals.
Vega restaurant, traditional Thali meals.
Tasty pizza.
Indian-style burgers. Other outlets at Sharanpur Road and Indira Nagar (opposite Raj Sarthi Society.)
24-hour restaurant serving Gujrathi Thali and pure veg Indian dishes
Serves amazing chaats along with a range of sweets. One should not miss their Kachori, Samosa and Khajur/Imli Chutney.
If you want to eat something really tasty visit Kokni Darbar for mughlai and North Indian food. The service is good.
Italian food at prices lowers than their other branches across the country.
On College Road is a "Khau Ghar" offering all types of delicious, home-made snacks and sweetmeats, like Laddus, Chivda, Karanji, Shev, Chakli, Farsaan, pickles and sweets.
Mama's serves piping hot pav bhaaji and all kinds of chaat items.
serves good burgers and is popular in the evenings.
Fine ingredients, fresh meats, produce, herbs, delicate spices, an outstanding variety of traditional Indian dishes. Dishes are individually prepared mild, medium, spicy or hot.
Pani Puri and other chat on college road.
Inside the hotel Panchavati Yatri. Traditional Thali dishes. Very popular with the locals too. Another popular vegetarian restaurant in this hotel is Sukh Sagar open 24 hours
Famous for sweets, namkeens, packaged food products, chat.
In Bhadrakali area, behind the fruit market. Famous for soft, tasty Sabudana vada.
yummy tasty bhel!
Good place where you can get yummy Punjabi food.
Fast food.
Delicious Maharashtrian snacks pohe, upama and sabudana khichadi.
Dabeli and sandwich
a distinct taste of Black garam Masala made in a very traditional way.
Small pub serving tandoor menu. Alcohol is priced
Restaurant bar inside Hotel President Inn. Good service
Wine tasting & factory outlet.
Very good but costly.
Cheap hotel in a bad, very noisy neighbourhood.
A budget hotel in the heart of the city. Attached bathrooms. Lift available.
Reasonable prices for decent rooms. This hotel has 3 restaurants. Good but somewhat pricey food.
By bus
Nashik is 180 km from Mumbai (Bombay). There are frequent buses to Nashik from Dadar in Mumbai. It takes 4 to 5 hours by road.
By train
By car
You can reach Nashik by road through Mumbai-Nashik Expressway (NH 3) , 167 km approx.
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