Nashik Travel Guide

Nashik sits on the banks of the river Godavari and takes its name, by tradition, from an episode in the Ramayana. It hosts the Kumbh Mela every 12 years, one of only four cities in India where the gathering is held, drawing millions of pilgrims to bathe at the Godavari ghats. Away from the religious calendar, Nashik has grown into India's largest wine-producing region, with vineyards such as Sula and Soma running tours and tastings just outside the city. Trimbakeshwar, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples, lies a short drive away and is often combined with a Nashik visit. The mix of an ancient pilgrimage city and a modern wine circuit gives Nashik a wider range of reasons to visit than most religious towns in the state.

The city is home to plenty of exotic temples and is known in Hindu mythology as the place where Ravana's sister, Surpanakha, tried to seduce Lord Ram and got her nose cut off by Lakshman in the process. Its religious importance doesn't end there. It also plays host to the thousands of tourists visiting Shirdi and Trimbakeshwar. Apart from its temples, Nashik also has forts, waterfalls and vineyards to look out for. With multiple vineyards present in Nashik, the most popular being Sula, the wine-tourism industry is mushrooming in this part of Maharashtra. Nashik gives you the chance to experience a fabulous cocktail of extremes - from temples to vineyards, hills to waterfalls, this place offers a lot to see.