teertharaj Gajapantha - Chamber Caves Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide,near Teertharaj Gajapantha - Chamber Caves Nashik

Nashik City and the surrounding area is famous for many temples, pilgrimage places etc. One of the sacred places for Jain Religion is Teerthraj Gajpantha , which is at Mhasrul, 16 kms from Nashik Road Railway station and 5 kms from Nashik City. The famous CHAMBER CAVES are a part of this place. It is situated on the top of a small hill which is only 400 ft tall. The staircase, built in black stone leads to the temple and offers a panoramic view. Although the nearby landscape is quite barren, some plantation has been recently done. This is a very serene place, conducive for meditation. Gajapantha Teerth includes a caravanserai, a small hut the foot of the hill and a temple at the top of the Gajadhwaja Hillock. As per the ancient holy book "Shantinath Purana" Mysore’s Chamaraj King installed these statues (600 B.C.) in the temple top the hill. Thus the caves got the name "Chamer Caves" or "Chambhar Caves" in the regional language.

Trimbakeshwar Temple Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Trimbakeshwar Temple Nashik

Trimbakeshwar temple is a religious center having one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlinga located here is its three faces embodying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rudra. Due to excessive use of water, the linga has started to erode. It is said that this erosion symbolizes the eroding nature of human society. The Lingas at Trimbakeshwar are covered by a jeweled crown which is placed over the Gold Mask of Tridev (Brahma Vishnu Mahesh). The crown is said to be from the age of Pandavs and consists of diamonds, emeralds, and many precious stones. The crown is displayed every Monday from 4-5 pm (Shiva).All other Jyotirlingas have Shiva as the main deity. The entire black stone temple is known for its appealing architecture and sculpture and is at the foothills of a mountain called Brahmagiri.Three sources of the godavari originate from the brahmagiri mountain. Introduction of the holy place Shri Trimbakeshwar

500 years back from now there was built a city which later on became famous as Trimbakeshwar. In the period of the Peshwas regime Nana Saheb Peshwa had instructed to sonstruct the Trimbakeshwar temple and developed and beautified the city of Trimbakeshwar.

Artillery Centre Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Artillery Centre Nashik

 Behind the Pandav Caves, is the biggest Artillery Center in Asia. Devlali railway station is nearest railway station to reach Artillery Centre Nashik. This artillery center was shifted from Pakistan in 1947, and is now completing its 50th year. The Indian army's officers and soldiers are trained here. Training for 'Bofors Gun' is given here. The area is under military and is restricted for civilians.

Main Road Ganapati Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Main Road Ganapati Nashik

his temple, which celebrated its centenary seven years ago, belongs to Damodar Vishnu alias Damu Anna Dongare. Born in a family of scholars in Vedshashtra, Damu Anna was very knowledgeable in medicine and also in music - he himself was a tabla player. The property on which this temple stands today, belonged to Damu Anna and there was a lovely garden watered from the well in the backyard. Once during meditation he sensed a divine directive to build a Ganapati mandir. Same night, he caught a burglar trying to break open a jeweller’s shop across the street. The jeweller offered to give a prize of Damu Anna’s choice. Damu Anna asked him to donate a marble deity of Ganesh and the jeweller very happily complied with the request. Thereafter this temple was constructed where Damu Anna’s love for music is nurtured even today. Bhadrapad and Maghi festivals are celebrated as also every Chaturthi, concerts are held in the temple. As you turn from Mahatma Gandhi Road to Main Road near Ravivar fountain, you come across this temple on your left. Long and wide main hall, a pretty idol and old glass chandeliers impress you instantly. The Ganesh idol faces the east.

Gondeshvar Temple Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Gondeshvar Temple Nashik

Gondeshvar or Govindeshvar temple of the numerous shrines in Sinnar, the ones sacred to Gondeshvar and Aieshvar are the most significant as also antique. To the north-east outside the town stands the splendid black-stone temple of Gondeshvar weathered by the wind and sun of centuries. It is still the largest, most complete and the best preserved example of mediaeval temples of the Deccan built on a variation of the Indo-Aryan style, which had penetrated into a part of the Deccan during the middle ages. It is a Shaiva Panchayatan, or a group of five temples, within a large enclosure, the central shrine being dedicated to Shiva, and the remaining four around it to Parvati, Ganapati, Surya and Vishnu.

Godavari Temple Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Godavari Temple Nashik

The Godavari Temple was built by Elder Madhavrao Peshwa's mother, Gopikabai in 1760. This temple is open for devotees only during the period of Kumbhamela (once in 12 years) for 13 months. It is also called Ganga Temple.

Trimbakeshwar Temple Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Trimbakeshwar Temple Nashik

 Trimbakeshwar temple is a religious center having one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlinga located here is its three faces embodying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rudra. Due to excessive use of water, the linga has started to erode. It is said that this erosion symbolizes the eroding nature of human society. The Lingas at Trimbakeshwar are covered by a jeweled crown which is placed over the Gold Mask of Tridev (Brahma Vishnu Mahesh). The crown is said to be from the age of Pandavs and consists of diamonds, emeralds, and many precious stones. The crown is displayed every Monday from 4-5 pm (Shiva).All other Jyotirlingas have Shiva as the main deity. The entire black stone temple is known for its appealing architecture and sculpture and is at the foothills of a mountain called Brahmagiri.Three sources of the godavari originate from the brahmagiri mountain. Introduction of the holy place Shri Trimbakeshwar

Kalaram mandir Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Kalaram mandir Nashik

This temple was built by Peshwas. There are great processions and utsav on Ramnavami, Dasara and Chaitra Padwa (Hindu new year day). The specialty of the temple is that it was built with black stones.The stones were brought from Ramshej 200 years ago. It took 23 lakhs of rupees and 2000 workers to build the temple in 12 years. The apex of the temple is made up of 32 tons of gold. In 1930, Dr. Ambedkar performed Satyagraha, to allow the entry of Harijans into the temple.

Sita Gumpha Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Sita Gumpha Nashik

The Sita Gumpha is at a distance of 2 km from Central Bus Stand of Nashik. It is situated at the western side door of the famous Kalaram Temple. The wife of Lord Ram, Sita lived in this cave during the days of her exile. It is near the five Banyan trees i.e Panchavati. People believe that Sita was kidnapped by the demon Ravan from this place. One has to enter the Sita Gumpha from a door that is as narrow as a window. In the interior of the cave there is a Shivaling that was worshipped by Sita. Just opposite the Gumpha is a temple that depicts the scene of Shri Ram catching the golden deer.

Panchavati Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Panchavati Nashik

All religious activities in Nasik are centered around the holy Godavri River, especially on its Northern banks. Considered as one of the most holy spots, Panchavati is believed to to have been the shelter to Lord Ram, Lakshman and Sita during their exile. 

This sacred spot gets its name from the five banyan trees that are along the riverside. Believed to be a part of the Dandakaranya Forest, Panchavati has acquired a prominent place in the epic. People frequent here to take a holy dip which is believed to cleanse their sins.

Veer Savarkar Smarak - Bhagur Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Veer Savarkar Smarak - Bhagur Nashik

Coin Museum: The Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies Established in 1980 & located in the scenic surroundings of Anjneri Hill is one of its kinds in Asia. Extensive archive of Indian Currency, photographs, articles, line drawings, replicas & a well-documented researched history of Indian currency that existed in India down the Centuries makes Coin Museum a place worth to visit. The institute has also preserved One Lac cardexes for easy reference. It has become the global destination for tourist for study & research. The Institute undertakes workshops to promote coin collections in India. K.J.Maheshwari Art Gallery has national & international award winning rare photographs taken by Mr. K .J. Maheshwari. Gondeshwar Temple: Unique "Hemadpanthi" style architectural temple located at Sinner is the masterpiece of architecture. Historical & religious Gondeshwar temple has Lord Shiva's idol & small temples around huge temple complex.

NandurMadhmeshwar Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near NandurMadhmeshwar Nashik

Nandurmadhmeshwar is at a distance of 60 km from Nashik. There is a bird sanctuary here. This place is known as bird-lover's paradise. This place is also known as the Maharashtra's Bharatpur. This bird sanctuary has been developed here since 1950. Nandurmadhmeshwar is home to thousands of migratory birds. October to March is the ideal season to bird watch.

Ramkund Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Ramkund Nashik

he most important place in Panchavati is Ramkund, which is at a distance of 1km from Central Bus Stand. It is so called because Lord Rama is believed to have taken bath there. In Hindu culture the body after death if dedicated to Fire and the ashes are then flown in to Godavari, Ramkund is the place where ashes are set free in the water. A dip in this sacred kund is considered very religious. Situated nearby is Gandhi Lake (Talab) having a memorable monument made out of white marble, in memory of the Father of the Nation. The ashes were dropped in Ramkund after Gandhiji passed away on 30th January 1948.

Modakeshwar Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Modakeshwar Nashik

Modakeshwar Temple in Nasik is an ancient temple of Lord Ganesh facing the east. This temple is located on the Asarachi Ves which is a road towards the cemetery from the Ramkund. The name 'Modakeshwar' is supposed to be derived from one of the popular Maharashtrian dishes, named as 'Modak'. Modaks are made from jaggery as well as coconut and thought to be the much loved dish of Lord Ganesh. This temple is very famous in the Nasik city and the presiding deity is said to be self emerged, known as 'Swaymbhu'. 

An idol of Lord Ganesh in the Modakeshwar temple also has an original shape of a Modak, so the name Modakeshwar. The owner of this temple is Vilas Kshemkalyani. Keshavrao Kshemkelyani, ancestor of Vilas, once in his dream, saw Lord Ganesh at this place and after coming there, he truly found the idol of Swayambhu Ganapati. Since then, the Kshemkelyani family is looking after this temple. All the Nasikites have immense faith in the divinity of Ganpati as it is also believed that Lord Ganesha answers the prayers of his devotees.

Dudhsagar Falls Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Dudhsagar Falls Nashik

 Located at a panoramic place, Dudhsagar Waterfalls in Someshwar is regarded as one among the best in the entire world itself. This cascading falls is a favourite picnic spot in the city, which offers picture book scenery. The waterfalls reach its zenith during monsoon season when the cascade displays plenty of water in it. 

The 10-meter stretch of this cascade is often crowed with people. Another remarkable fact about this lovely falls is its creamy white water that got its name Dudhsagar. Carved steps on the rocks makes access to the top of this lovely spot easy.

Sundarnarayan Temple Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Sundarnarayan Temple Nashik

Sundarnarayan temple is situated at the corner of Ahillyabai Holkar Bridge. The story goes like this : Vrinda Devi was a very pious and faithful wife of Jalandar - a wicked demon. Jalandar, a mighty crook, was the devotee of Lord Shiva. Pleased with his prayers and impressed by Jalandar's wife's chastity, Lord Shiva gave him a boon that made him immortal. With this boon, Jalandar became vicious and started creating havoc on earth. He not only troubled human beings, but also disturbed the Gods. He even ventured to pick up a quarrel with Lord Shiva himself. It became necessary to eliminate him which was contrary to the boon given by Lord Shiva. The only way out was to suspect Vrinda Devi's chastity. For this task Lord Vishnu duplicated himself to look like Jalandar and lived with Vrinda Devi. Thus her chastity was suspected and the boon given to Jalandar was withdrawn and he was destroyed. When Vrinda Devi came to know of the trick played by Lord Vishnu, she got furious and cursed Lord Vishnu. His attractive body turned black due to the curse. Lord Vishnu took a holy bath in the river Godavari and regained his complexion. Since he became beautiful again, - the Lord is named as Sundarnarayana. Sundar in Marathi means beautiful.

Naroshankar Temple Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Naroshankar Temple Nashik

Situated in Panchavati area, on the bank of river Godavari - fondly called as anga by Nasikites - isNaroshankar Temple of Rameshwar built by Naroshankar Rajebahaddur 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 main temple is on a platform. Rather than inside of the temple, sculpture on the outer part is stunning. It has rows of striking designs. One layer is of decorative lacework. The next one is that of peacocks holding bead garlends. In four directions are statues of the saints in Padmasana - one holding rosary, the other one a holy book - they are all scholars. Some of the statues are deformed - their hands are broken. There is also an assembly of animals - tigers, monkeys,elephants etc. This depicts that Hindu culture is not limited only to human beings but also has relation with birds, animals, trees, and nature in general.

Ramkund/Gandhi Memorial Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Ramkund/Gandhi Memorial Nashik

The most important place in Panchavati is Ramkund. It is so called because Lord Rama is believed to have taken bath there. Mortal remains (Asthi) immersed in this kunda, are immediately absorbed in the water. A dip in this sacred kunda is considered very pious. Situated nearby is Gandhi Lake (Talav) having a memorable monument made out of white marble, in memory of the Father of the Nation. The ashes were dropped in Ramkund after Gandhiji passed away on 30th January 1948. Mr. Nehru was also present on this occasion.

Tapovan Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Tapovan Nashik

Tapovan literally means precincts reserved for meditation and penance. There is such a precinct for penance ahead of Panchavati and hence was named Tapovan. The sages used to meditate in close proximity with the lush green nature. Laxmana - brother of Rama - used to stay here and had cut nose of Shurpanakha - sister of Ravana. This place has temples of Laxmana and Hanuman. Even today, this locale captivates mind because of Godavari’s silently gurgling stream, long stretch of green woods and closeness to jungle’s flora and fauna.

A cavernous fissure on boulders along the riverbed is called Brahma Yoni. Very close by, is the Kapil Tirth. On the right bank of Godavari, there are eleven rocky cavernous spaces where rishi-munis must have been retreating for sacraments. There are temples of Gopalkrishna and Lakshmi-Narayan and the famous Goshala (cow-shed) was built here in 1904. In ancient time, this land was made sacred by the touch of Lord Rama’s feet.

Igatpuri Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Igatpuri Nashik

 Nestled in the lap of the majestic Sahyadris, Igatpuri in Nasik district is one among the most exciting and demanding hill stations in the state of Maharashtra. Placed at a height of 1,900 feet, Igatpuri is naturally endowed with a spiky pebbly terrain, surging cascades, and tenuous woody forest, which provides a serene and tranquil ambience.
The gorgeousness of Igatpuri is still unscathed by senseless modernization. It is a charming hill station, where the pleasant mornings serenades with the magical glitter of the majestic sunrise, Igatpuri would be an unusual experience to the picnickers. This scenic location offers fresh air amidst a pleasing surrounding which sooths away the stress and strain of the day today life.

Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Nashik

Nashik is a city in Maharashtra, India. Nashik is located in the northwest of Maharashtra, 180 km from Mumbai and 202 km from Pune. Nashik is the administrative headquarters of Nashik district and Nashik Division. Nashik, which has been referred to as the "Wine Capital of India", or as India’s Napa Valley] is located in the Western Ghats, on the western edge of the Deccan peninsula on the banks of the Godavari. It is claimed to be the fastest growing city in Maharashtra.Nashik has prospered the most in the past 20 years. In addition to supplying the name to the famed Nassak Diamond. The city is known for its picturesque surroundings and pleasant climate. The Godavari River flows through Nashik from its source, which lies to the southwest of the city, in Trimbakeshwar . Nashik Urban Agglomeration (Nashik UA) has a (projected year 2008) population of 1,620,000 and a total area of 264.23 km² which makes it the fourth largest urban area in Maharashtra in terms of population. Nashik is the third most industrialized city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune. Nashik is one of the world's holiest Hindu cities. Kumbh Mela is held here once in 12 years along with four other cities in India. Lord Rama along with Lakshmana and Sita spent 14 years of his exile at Tapovan near Nashik. The city came under the rule of Mughal in 16th century and was renamed Gulshanabad. It is also noted for its participation in freedom struggle. Freedom fighters like Veer Savarkar and Anant Kanhere were born in Nashik. Known for its beautiful and picturesque surroundings, flourishing valleys,Nashik is home to many vineyards and orchards. Today, Nashik is rated as one of India's fastest growing cities.