Ramkund Ramkund was developed by Chitrarao Khatarkar in 1696. This holy tank is 27 m by 12 m in area. It is believed that Rama and Sita used to bath in this tank. People bring ashes of their deceased relatives and immerse it in this holy tank. People of Hindu believe that the departed souls would attain moksha or liberation by doing so. Ashes of big personalities like Pandit Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Y B Chavan and others have been immersed at Ramkund.
Shirdi : Shirdi is a very small village, covering area of 1.3 km, in the Ahmednagar district of the Indian state of Maharashtra, it has become famous as the abode of the saint Shri Sai Baba. From this place, Sai Baba of Shirdi (27th September, 1838 - 15th October, 1918), preached his message of oneness of human beings and oneness of God to bith Hindus and Muslims. All the places in Shirdi are associated with the life and deeds of Shri Sai Baba. Major places include Dwarkamai, Gurusthan, Khandoba Mandir, Lendi Baug, and Samadhi Mandir. Each one of these places has its own legend, and significance.
Kalaram Mandir: This temple is located in Punchavati area,Nashik.It is constructed by Sardar Odhekar of Peshwas in 1790. The temple is made of black stones which has four doors facing East,West,South and North and 96 pillars. The apex made up of 32 tons of gold and the height of this temple is 70feet. The temple is one of the holy Hindu temples where the lower castes are also allowed entry.This temple is famous for festivals like Ramnavami,Dasara and Chaitra Padwa.
Panchavati : Panchwati is situated in the northern part of Nashik. According to a legend Lord Shri Ram and Sita along with Lakshman (also spelt as Laxman) stayed at Panchavati for some time. Thus, it is a significant place. Panchavati derives its name from the five Banyan ('Vad') trees present here.
Kumbh Mela: The Kumbh Mela, is said to be the largest religious gathering on the earth,well promoted by the Maharashtra tourism. It is a major attraction of the city, visited by innumerable devotees. The pilgrimage occurs four times every twelve years, once at each of four holy sites of India. These sites are Nasik, Allahabad, Ujjain and Haridwar. The Allahabad Kumbh Mela is the largest and the holiest of them. The Mela is famous for the huge number of Hindu holy men, who gather here during this time.
How to reach Nashik
By Air: The nearest commercial airport is in Mumbai around 182 kilometers away. It takes around 5 hrs. by road from Mumbai to reach Nasik.
By Rail: Nasik road railway station is an important link in the central railway network. The station is around 8 km northeast from the main center. From the station, you have to rely on the local transport.
By Road: Nasik is well connected to all major adjoining cities by road. The city is around 187 km from Mumbai, 202 km from Pune. State transport buses from other major states like Mumbai, Gujarat and Karnataka operate to Nasik with appreciable frequency.
Nashik - Maharashtra
