NASHIK

LOCATION:

185-km Away From Mumbai, On The Northwestern Part Of Maharashtra in India
Previously Spelt As: Nasik
Famous As: Religious Center

Nashik city, formerly spelt "Nasik" forms a part of the northwestern Maharashtra State. It lies along the Godavari River 565m above sea level and about 185-km from Mumbai .

Nashik is an important religious center and attracts thousands of pilgrims annually because of the sanctity of the Godavari River and because of the legend that Rama, the hero of the Ramayana epic, lived here for a time with his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana. The main part of the town lies on the right (south) bank of the river, while Panchavati, a quarter on the left bank has several temples. The town's riverbanks are lined with ghats (bathing places with steps).

PRIME ATTRACTIONS

Panchavati
Northern part of Nashik is known as Panchavati as River Godavari flows. It is believed that Lord Shri Ram and Sita along with Lakshman (also spelt as Laxman) stayed at Panchavati for some time. Thus Panchavati gained lot of importance. There are five Banyan ('Vad') trees and hence the area is called Panchavati.

Sita Gumpha
The Gumpha, which means a cave, located near the five Banyan trees in Panchavati is one of the attractions of Nashik. One can enter the cave with the help of a narrow staircase. The cave has the idol of Shree Ram, Laxman and Sita. Devotees believe that Ravan kidnapped Sita from the same place.

Naroshankar Temple
Naroshankar Temple is situated in Panchavati area, on the bank of river Godavari - fondly called as Anga by Nashikites. Naroshankar Rajebahaddur built this temple in 1747. The architectural style of the temple is called "Maya" style. It is one of the most beautiful pieces of temple architecture of the 18th century. The temple is surrounded by 11 feet fortification. In its Four Corners are umbrellas - called "Meghadambari" or "Barasati". There is a "Bell house" called "Naroshankar Bell" in the front part, which is very famous.

Sundarnarayan Temple
Sundarnarayan temple is situated at the corner of Ahillyabai Holkar Bridge in Nashik. Gangadhar Yashwant Chandrachud built it in 1756. Presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu, who is also known as Sundarnarayan.

Modakeshwar Ganesh Temple
Another famous temple of Nashik where the idol in the temple is believed to be self emerged. The 'Modak' is a special Maharastrian dish made of coconut and jaggery. This dish is considered to be Lord Ganesh's favorite.

Guru Gangeshwar Ved Mandir
Guru Gangeshwar Ved Mandir was built with the aim of studying Indian culture and Ved and Puranas. The entrance to the temple is very large and attractive with glasses and floodlights. Free training and education on Ved-Puranas is given to students from all over India. The temple contains the idols of Shri Ram, Laxman (also spelt as Lakshman) and Sita along with a beautiful idol of Guru Gangeshwaraji.

Yashwantrao Maharaj Memorial
Situated on the banks of the river Godavari, this temple dedicated to Saint Yashwantrao Maharaj Deo Mamaledar was built in 1887 after the Samadhi of Deo Mamaledar. Yashwantrao Maharaj was the Mamaledar (civil servant) at Satana.

Gondeshwar Temple
A beautiful temple built in the Hemadpanthi style of architecture, during the Adilshahi rule in Maharashtra. This style of architecture was developed by one of the pradhans (minister) of Ahmednagar named Hemadpanth. He popularised this typical style of construction using locally available black stone and lime. This style became very popular and came to be known as the "Hemadpanthi" style. The Gondeshwar temple is one of the few structures of this style still in good shape.

Ramkund
Hundreds of pilgrims arrive here to take a holly dip at the 'Ramkund' in the river Godavari, which is considered the 'Ganges of the south'. Ramkund is the spot where the river Godavari turns to right at an angle of 90 degrees and gains importance, as Lord Ram is said to have taken his daily bath here, during his stay at Nashik.

Muktidham Temple
Muktidham temple is about 7-km from downtown on the road to the railway station in Nashik. This temple is built in white marble and is one of the most important temples of the city. It has been constructed recently but still it is noted for its architecture. The Muktidham Temple is pure white, the colour of holiness and peace.

In addition to its unique architecture, eighteen chapters of the 'Gita' are written on the walls of the temples. After visiting this Temple, every Hindu feels that he has visited the four 'Dham' (holy centers) in India.

Kalaram Temple
The most significant temple is the Kalaram temple located in the Panchavati area, Nashik. This temple built in 1794 by Gopikabai Peshwa, is an architectural grandeur, with the motif, pretty much analogous to that of the Trimbakeshwar Temple. The speciality of the temple is that it was built with black stones.

Coin Museum
The Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies was established in 1980 and is the only one of its kind in Asia. To impart a general idea about Indian coins to the common people, the Institute has organized a small museum. The Coin Museum is positioned against the backdrop of the enthralling Ajneri Hill at Nashik.

Pandavleni Caves
Pandavleni caves are a group of 24 Hinayana Buddhist Caves, dating from around the 1st century BC to the 2nd century AD, built by the Jain kings. These caves are situated about 8-km south of Nashik on a tableland atop the Trivashmi Hill, close to the Mumbai Road. Cave 3 is a large 'Vihara' with some interesting sculptures. Cave 10 is also a 'Vihara' and almost identical in design to cave 3, although it is much older and finer in its detail. It is thought to be nearly as old as the Karla Cave near Lonavala. Cave 18 is a 'Chaitya' believed to date from the same time as the Karla Cave. It is a well-sculptured cave and its elaborate facade is particularly noteworthy.

EXCURSIONS

Shirdi
Shiridi is a small village in Kopargam Taluk, in Ahmadnagar District of the Maharastra State. Shirdi is a very sacred, powerful and important place of pilgrimage in India. Shirdi is about 285-km and a 6 hours' drive from Mumbai (Bombay). Shirdi was a sleepy little village, tucked away in the interiors of Maharashtra. An old sage called Sai Baba lived in the village. This sage was their mentor and prophet. Even today the last few surviving elders of the village vividly recall the miraculous wonders of the sage. He died in 1918 leaving behind grieving villagers.

Infant Jesus Shrine
This Church is situated on Nashik - Pune Highway. Every year in the month of February, there is a fair held over here.

Kapaleshwar Mandir
Kapaleshwar Temple situated at Nashik is said to be the oldest temple in Nashik. It lies on the bank of river Godavari near Ramkund. It is usual that every Mahadeva temple has a Nandi (the vehicle of Lord Shiva) but the peculiar feature of this temple is it does not have Nandi. This temple is worth visiting.

Someshwar
Someshwar temple is one of the oldest temples dedicated to Mahadeva (Someshwar), which is situated on the Gangapur Road. It is about 6-km from Nashik city. This temple lies along the banks of river Godavari.

Wani
The temple of Sapatashrungi Mata is on Saptashruga hill near the village Nanduri. It is about 52-Kms from Nashik City. The temple is atop a hill and there are around 450 steps to climb. In April of every year, a major fair is held over here.

Bhandardara
Bhandardara is located 70-km away from Nahsik. It is a small and serene locale for those who need a break from their tedious and tiring lives. An exquisite holiday resort and an ideal getaway for fun-loving trekkers and picnickers. Bhandardara houses exhilarating waterfall - Radha Falls, a deep valley, a clean and large Arthur Lake, a historical Ratangadh Fort, an ancient temple - Amritheshwar Temple, a peaceful Agasti Rishi Ashram, Wilson Dam also known as Bhandardara Dam, and Viewpoints. It also hosts an ideal trekking destination known as Mount Kalusubai.

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

Banks:
State Bank of India
Old Agra Road, C.B.S

Bank of Maharashtra
Gadakari Chowk

Indian Overseas Bank
Nasihk Road

I.C.I.C.I. Bank
S.P.Road

Hospitals:
Life Line Hospital
Wadala Naka, Arga road

Jai Hospital
Tilak wadi, Sharanpur Road

Nahush Hospital
16, Manik Nagar, Gangapur Road

Tourist Offices:
The MTDC tourist office
T-1, Golf Club, Old Agra Road

GENERAL INFORMATION

HOW TO GET THERE

Air: Nearest airport from Nashik is at Mumbai , which is 185-km away from the city.

Rail: Nashik is one the major stations on the Central Railway and there are a number of convenient trains that connect Nashik to other cities and towns. The fastest train to Mumbai is the Panchvati Express, which does the trip in 4 ½ hours.

Road: Nashik is 185-kms from Mumbai and is well connected by road. Pune-Nashik highway is 220-kms away from the city. There are also several private and state buses available between Mumbai/Thane and Nashik.

Local Transport: Visitors can use taxis, tourist cars, auto-rickshaws and vans, which are easily available and ideal for families and groups.

WHERE TO STAY

Nashik is well equipped with middle class budgeted hotels, which are available at reasonable prices. But one has also got the options for luxurious hotels too. Some hotel names are given below for reference and convenience. Please contact the individual hotes for pricing, booking infomation and reservations

Hotel Royale Heritage
Provides 60 room hotel with ample parking space,located centrally,with garden,lawns,restaurant etc.for tour operators accomodation available, seperate kitchen/dining facility also available
Address: G.P.O. Road, Nashik - 422 001, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-2595852/2596175   Fax: +(91)-(253)-2598475

Taj Residency, Nashik
Centrally Air-conditioned. Business Centre, Banquet & Conference Facilities, Shopping Arcade, Health Club, Swimming Pool, Tennis. 12 kms. from Airport. 14 kms. from Railway Station.
Address: P-17, MIDC, AMBAD, Nashik - 422 010, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-384499   Fax: +(91)-(253)-382638

Panchavati Elite Inn
3 Star Hotel. Partially Air-conditioned. On Trimbak Road, Near to Ven Mandir. 24 hrs. Room Service, H/C running water, Telephone With local STD, C.C. T.V. in all rooms. 7 kms. from Airport. 9 kms. from Railway Station.
Address: Trimbak Road, Nashik - 422002, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-579031 / 313226 / 577869   Fax: +(91)-(253)-579214

Dwarka Tourist Hotel
Partially Air-conditioned. Situated at the Junction of Mumbai- Agra & Nashik- Pune highway. Permit Room, Swimming Pool. 2.5 kms from Airport. 5 kms. from Railway Station.
Address: New Mumbai Agra Road, Nashik - 422 001, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-594241 - 42 / 592023   Fax: +(91)-(253)-593028

Hotel Saiways
2 Star Hotel. Partially Air-conditioned. Saibaba Darshan. Business Centre, Seperate Executive Floor, Executive Lounge, Banquet & Conference Facilities, Beauty Parlour.
Address: F-4, STICE, Sinnar- Shirdi Road, Sinnar, Nashik - 422 103, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-20560 / 20561   Fax: +(91)-(22)-6105186

Panchavati Sinnar Motels
Hotel located at Nashik offering banquet & conference facilities, children amusement park, Mangal Karyalaya, children's play park and beautiful lawn with fountain.
Address: Plot C.S. No. 1070/71/72, Nashik - Shirdi Road, Opp Bus Stand, Sinnar, Nashik - 422 103, India
Phone: +(91)-(2551)-22035-37/21347   Fax: +(91)-(2551)-21233

Hotel Nataraj
3 Star Hotel. Partially Air-conditioned. On the national highway. Business Centre, Banquet & Conference Facilities, Health Club, Swimming Pool, Billiard Room, Badminton Court,Squash Court, Table Tennis. 1 km. from Airport. 1.5 kms from Railway Station.
Address: Nashik - Pune Road, Nashik - 422 101, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-562472 - 77   Fax: +(91)-(253)-562478

Green View
Partially Air-conditioned. Banquet & Conference Facilities, Lawns for Reception. Room Service, H/C running water, Telephone, T.V., Safe Deposit. Doctor on Call, Laundry, Safe Deposit, Fax. 10 kms. from Airport. 12 kms. from Railway Station.
Address: 1361, MI, Mangal, Trimbak Road, Nashik - 422 002, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-572231 - 34   Fax: +(91)-(253)-579754

Alanker Hotels
Hotel with 50 rooms, Indian cuisines and other good and modern facilities
Address: Old Agra Road, Nashik - 422 002, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-76295/74324   Fax: +(91)-(253)-

Hotel Hildon
Hotel with good and modern facilities .
Address: Old Agra road, Nashik - 422 001, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-48934   Fax: +(91)-(253)-

Hotel Panchavati Yatri
Govt. approved hotel at a distance of 5 Km from Airport with 54 rooms, multi cuisines. Additional facilities of CCTV, coffee shop, conference hall, permit room, cultural shows arranged, foreign exchange counter, library, Ice cream parlor etc.
Address: 430, Vakilwadi (Chandakwadi), Nashik - 422 002, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-71273/78782/71274   Fax: +(91)-(253)-71823

Hotel Sahyog
Hotel situated in the heart of the city with good and modern facilities
Address: Adarsh Nagar, Nashik - 422 003, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-85402   Fax: +(91)-(253)-

The Plaza
3 Star Hotel. Centrally Air-conditioned. National Highway aslo City Hotel. Business Centre, Seperate Executive Floor, Executive Lounge, Banquet & Conference Facilities, Beauty Parlour, Shopping Arcade, Bakery Shop, Health Club, Swimming Pool, Tennis.
Address: Sh. No. 910/2 Mumbai Agra Road, Nashik - 422 009, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-397501 (10 lines )   Fax: +(91)-(253)-394225

Hotel Green View, Nashik
Hotel with Indian, chinese, Punjabi and continental cuisines . Other facilities include CCTV, restaurant, permit room, credit cards accepted.
Address: 1363 MI Suvarna Rekha , Trimbak Road, Nashik - 422 002, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-572231/572232/572233   Fax: +(91)-(253)-579754

Hotel Samrat, Nashik
Hotel situated in the heart of the city , restaurant, bar, ice cream parlor , juice bar, accepts credit cards etc.
Address: Near Central Bus Stand, Opp State Bank of India, Old Agra Road, Nashik - 422 002, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-578211/577211/579211   Fax: +(91)-(253)-581246

Hotel Emerald Park
3 Star Hotel. Centrally Air-conditioned. Business Centre, Executive Lounge, Banquet & Conference Facilities, Coffee shop, Indian Speacility Restaurant, Emeraed Park is an 1509002 Hotel. 8 kms. from Railway Station.
Address: Sharanpur Link Road, Nashik - 422 002, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-580777   Fax: +(91)-(253)-573878

Wasan Inn
Govt. approved 2 star hotel with multi cuisines . Additional facilities of centrally piped music in each room, mini conference room, foreign currency counter, elevator, accepts credit cards etc.
Address: Old Agra Road, Nashik - 422 002, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-577881/577886   Fax: +(91)-(253)-74202

Panchavati Elite Inn Pvt. Ltd.
Govt. approved 2 star hotel with Indian, chinese, veg and Non veg cuisines , Ice cream parlor, credit cards accepted
Address: Near Vinod Auto , Trambak Road, Nashik - 422 001, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-579031/579032   Fax: +(91)-(253)-579214

Hotel Panchavati
Hotel with 41 rooms, North Indian , Gujrati, Rajasthani, chinese, continental cuisines. Also facilities of sauna, steam, foreign exchange counter, elevator, courier and secretarial services, ice cream parlour, accepts credit cards
Address: 430, Vakilwadi, Nashik - 422 001, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-81071/81072/81073   Fax: +(91)-(253)-71823

WasanS Inn
3 Star Hotel. Partially Air-conditioned. Adjoining to Kalika Mandir. Business Centre, Seperate Executive Floor, Executive Lounge. 5 kms. from Airport. 8 kms. from Railway Station.
Address: Old Agra Road, Nashik - 422 002, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-577881 - 86   Fax: +(91)-(253)-594202

Hotel VGS
Govt. approved hotel with Indian, chinese, mughlai,continental cuisines. Helps in travel related problems
Address: 44/17/2 MIDC , Behind Indian Tools , Satpur, Nashik - 422 007, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-351211/351212/350444   Fax: +(91)-(253)-350444

Hotel Holiday Plaza
Govt. approved hotel centrally located with North and South Indian cuisines. Also facilities for conference and meeting halls, hall for exhibitions, travel arrangements made
Address: Shivaji Road , Shalimar Chowk, Nashik - 422 001, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-73521/71248   Fax: +(91)-(253)-

Hotel Surya , Nashik
Hotel with good and hospitable services , accepts credit cards
Address: Bombay-Agra Road, Nashik - 422 009, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-383057/383058/383059   Fax: +(91)-(253)-383056

Sangam Hotel
Hotel situated at a distance of 4 Km from airport . Other Facilities include shopping centre, car rental, credit cards accepted
Address: Old Agra Road, Nashik - 422 002, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-79420/79325   Fax: +(91)-(253)-79420

President Hotel
Hotel with Indian cuisines , restaurant, bar, money exchange counters, car rental etc.
Address: Old Agra Road, Nashik - 422 002, India
Phone: +(91)-(253)-77328/73315   Fax: +(91)-(253)-45372

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