Nashik a
city known to the world is our next tourist destination. This city is located
in Maharashtra, India placed at only gap of 171 kms from metro city and capital Mumbai. However, Pune is just 210 kms away from Nashik. City is developed and
average populace is 6,109,052 as per census.
The holy
river Godavari flows from Nashik, though city is also having huge religious
values especially for Hindus. Huge production of grapes is done in Nashik hence
city is popular for export business as well. Trimbakeshwar Shiva shrine is top
spot for voyagers located close to Nashik city.
Sources say Nashik
is the fourth rapid growing city in India containing 16th place in world.
Nashik is also popular for their hospitality as people are really friendly and
full supportive particularly to new voyagers of city. Pleasant weather, charming
surroundings and foliage of city makes it attractive tourist destination. Nashik
is on 3rd position in big city list following Mumbai and Pune.
Nashik is housing
fabulous shrines, though biggest religious trade Kumba Mela is also organized
in Nashik. Nashik city is described in great Hindu epic Ramayana.
City is
housing on Sahyadri Hills, which is not much populated hills or counted in best
hill stations of India, but still countless spots and riversides are available
for voyagers that make the city special spot for holidays.
Attraction of
Nashik:
Dada Saheb Phalke Smarak: the initial
place for voyagers in Nashik is Dada Saheb Phalke Smarak. This memorial is
committed for artistic, commitment and lucid development. Smarak is the top
spot for Meditation in the city.
Panchavati: India’s known holy spot Panchavati
is located in Nashik city. People believe Lord Rama got shelter at this place
with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman.
Pandav Leni Caves: next is Pandavleni
Leni caverns placed on Trivashmi hills. Top things to watch in Pandavleni caves
are carve doorway and luminous sculptures.
Dudhsagar Falls: prime location where
voyagers must visit in Nashik is Dudhsagar falls placed at Someshwar. The flow
of white water from height looks like milk is flowing from the fall. Local people
reach Dudhsagar falls on weekends and special occasions for picnic.
Gangapur Lake: people love to spend
time at lake side can reach to Gangapur lake located at only distance of 13 kms
from Nashik City. This attractive spot is major source of drinking water in Nashik
city. However, people can watch diverse birds in lake coming from abroad. Boating
is another feature that voyagers can do in Gangapur Lake.
Vihigaon Waterfall: next spot in Nashik
is Vihigaon falls located in Thane district. This is the monsoon waterfall
becomes special in rainy season. However, thick waterfall in area can be
enjoyable spot for voyagers in normal season.
Bhakti Dham: religious place Bhakti
Dham is next tourist attraction in Nashik. Numerous shrines located close to Dindori
Naka give this name as Bhakti Dham. Distance of Bhakti Dham is only 2.5 kms
from Nashik Bus Stand. Chants in evening gives divers feelings to the voyagers
in this spot.
Few other spots
for voyagers in Nashik are Chambharlena, Ganga Ghat, Jain Mandir, Kalaram
Temple, Kapileswara Temple, Muktidham Temple, Naroshankara Temple, Ramkund, Someshwar
Temple, Sundarnarayan Temple, Tapovan, Veda Mandir, Anjneri, Sita Gufaa, and Sula
Vineyards.
Among all
Tapovan is the place containing dense forest. Dandakaranya forest is the place
known for pictorial spot also mentioned in epic Ramayana. Lord Rama and his
family spend many years in this forest during their exile. Brother Laxmana cut
the nose of Supernakha at Tapovan only. Voyagers must not miss the Tapovan once
they visit the Nashik city.
Attaining to Nashik:
Mumbai is
close to Nashik located at only gap of 171 kms, whereas Pune is 212 kms away, Indore is 417 kms away, Ahmedabad is 473 kms away, and Nagpur is 649 kms distant.
By Train: Nashik station is bigger
located at 9 kms distant from city center. Direct trains from Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad are available for Nashik City. Trains for Nashik are available from
some other cities like Pune, Bangalore and many more.
By Air: attaining to Nashik through
airport is little time consuming because closest big air hub is MCSIA (Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International airport) located at 171 kms distance. Nashik
is not having its own airport so voyagers have to attain Mumbai airport, which
is linked to domestic as well as international places.
By Bus: road service of Maharashtra is
popular and state buses for Nashik are available from almost all major cities
of state. Nashik is properly linked to major cities of India through road and charted
A/C and non-A/C buses are accessible from various cities like Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad etc.