Nashik Important information

Nashik

Nashik, one of the most important pilgrim centres of Maharashtra is set on the banks of he sacred Godavari river. It is believed that Lord Rama stayed here for some time during lis 14 years exile. The temple town has over 2000 small and big temples and bathing lhats lining the banks of the river. Nashik is the venue of the holy Kumbh Mela, which is icld once in every 12 years. The city is also a famous educational and industrial centre.

 Tourist Acctration in Nashik

• Ramkund
• Muktidham Temple
• Kalaram Temple
• Coin Museum

Ramkund : The sacred tank built in 1696, by Chitrarao Khatarkar is believed to mark :he site where Lord Rama and Sita used to bathe during their stay over here.

Muktidham Temple (7 kms.): The famous temple has a very unusual architecture. It is believed that visiting the shrine is like undertaking the pilgrimage of four sacred dhams.

Kalaram Temple : The 70 ft. high temple built in the black stone in 1794, by Gopikabai Peshwa, resembles the famous Trimbakeshwar Temple and enshrines beautifully ornamented sandy black idols of Lord Rama, Sita and Laxman. The temple is surrounded by several smaller temples like, Vithal Temple, Ganapati Temple and Maruti Temple.

Coin Museum : It was established by the Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies amidst scenic surroundings. The museum exhibits a well-documented record of the history of Indian numismatics, through photographs, artefacts, line drawings, replicas and real coins.

REACHING THERE

Airport: Mumbai (185 kms.).

Railhead: Well connected by rail.

Road : Connected by good road network. Pune (202 kms.)