Nashik (Maharashtra)

Hotels & Resorts in Nashik

Hotel	Grade	Rate per couple	Plan
Hotel Panchavati	**	Tariff	Room only
Panchavati Elite Inn	*******	Tariff	Room only
Quality Inn Regency	*******	Tariff	Room & Breakfast
Hotel Royale Heritage	**	Tariff	Room only
Anand Resort	**	Tariff	Room & Breakfast

Nasik, Maharashtra, India 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).

HISTORY
From archaeological excavations it is found that the territory around Nashik was occupied in the early Stone Age. Its only real monuments are the rock-cut caves nearby Pandav Lena, these two-thousand-year-old cells dates back to the days when Nashik was the capital of the powerful Satavahana (also spelt as Satvahans) dynasty. Nashik dominated all-important trade routes linking the Ganges Plains with the ports to the west.

The city was named as "Gulshanabad" during Mughal period, in appreciation of beauty of Nashik. The old name was restored when Peshwas took over in 1751. In 1818 Nashik surrendered to the British. During the freedom struggle of 1857, Nashik was the scene of considerable disturbance. The struggle ended by 1860, and Nashik once again enjoyed peace.

Nashik Municipality was formed in 1864. In 1869, Nashik was made a full-fledged District with its present 13 'Talukas' (regions.) Nashik was always prominent as a center of revolutionary activities. Mahatma Gandhi's non-cooperation movement found its share of activities here in Nashik as well. Dr. Ambedkar has organized his temple entry movement for the abolition of untouchability and mass movement was organized in 1932.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Best time to visit

October to February

Temperature

Summer - Max: 42.5^oC Min: 21.5^oC

Winter - Max: 28.3^oC Min: 6^oC

Climate

Nashik has a pleasant climate, warm in summer and slightly humid during the rainy season.

PLACES TO VISIT

Panchavati
Sita Gumpha
Naroshankar Temple
Sundarnarayan Temple
Modakeshwar Ganesh Temple
Guru Gangeshwar Ved Mandir
Yashwantrao Maharaj Memorial
Gondeshwar Temple
Ramkund
Muktidham Temple
Kalaram Temple

EXCURSIONS

Shirdi
Infant Jesus Shrine
Kapaleshwar Mandir
Someshwar
Wani
Nandur Madhameshwar Bird Sanctuary
Bhandardara

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 Panchavati 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.