Tourist Acctration in Around Nashik
- Trimbakeshwar
- Shirdi
- Bhandardara
Trimbakeshwar (39 kms.)
This important pilgrim site is
famous for the temple of Trimbakeshwar and the source of the sacred Godavari
river located nearby. The temple enshrines one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in
the country. A big fair is held on the occasion Trimbakeshwar Temple Shivratri.
The massive Sinhasta fair or Kumbh
Mela is also held here once in twelve years. According to mythological legends,
when Amrit (the nectar of immortality) was recovered from the ocean, there was
a battle between the Gods and demons for it. During the fight few drops ofamrit
fell at Allahabad, Nashik (Trimbakeshwar), Haridwar and Ujjain. Since then the
Kumbh Mela is organised at these places, once in every 12 years.
Shirdi (112kms.) This 'abode' of Sri Sai
Baba is one of the most Baba, the
great teacher and saint lived and died here
and is believed to be the incarnation of Guru Dattatraya. He preached religious tolerance and universal brotherhood and is revered
by devotees of all faiths. His
followers from all parts of India and
abroad flock to the sacred shrine round the shirdt Sat Baba year. The main temple has a life like marble statue of the saint
installed on a high pedestal.
Thursdays are of special importance, as on this day Sai Baba attained 'Nirvana '. Annual fairs are held here
on Ramnavami, Guru Purnima and Dusshera.
Other places of importance are the Gurusthan, the Kandoba Temple, Shani
Mandir, Narsimha Mandir, Changdev
Maharaj Samadhi and the Sakori Ashram. Kopargaon ( 15 Kms.) is the nearest
railhead for Shirdi.
Bhandardara (80kms.)
The quiet little hill resort is
dominated by Mt. Kalsubai, the highest peak ( 1 ,646 metres) ln the Sahyadri
range. The Wilson dam is probably the only one to be constructed at a
"eight of 1 50 m. and the Arthur lake is the largest and loveliest lake to
be situated at such a height. It is 1 85 kms. from Mumbai and 1 9 1 kms. from
Pune. The nearest rail head is at
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