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Nasik is regarded as one of Maharashtra’s most holy and ancient cities. The area extends upto 15,530 sq.km.It is growing at a fast pace in the field of development. The city is surrounded with beautiful scenic and a cool and pleasant climate. The place is also referred to as ‘Rambhumi’.Nasik is renowed worldwide for best quality Grapes. The best time to visit the place is from June to November.

Someshwar : Someshwar is located on the way to Gangapur dam, tourists are fascinated by the Its beautiful nature spot fascinates the tourists worldwide. On the banks of the river Godavari there is a temple of Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman . A village named Anandwalli by Peshwas as Anandibai and Raghobadada, lived there for some time is located on the way to Someshwar. The temple – Navasha Ganpati was also built by Anandibai and Raghobadada.The facility of swimming and boating is also available.The greenery of the area and pleasant climate adds to its beauty. Someshwar has been a favourite location for many a filmshootings.

Deolali Camp : Deolali Camp is located at 16 km away from Nashik.Its foundation was laid by the British in the year 1861.It is an important Indian military center.It is covered with gardens, playgrounds and wide roads which gives it a unique look. An officer of the rank of Major General is chosen as the head of the Artillery school.Apart from being a military centre the place is also famous for marketting purpose.Tourist can also visit a famous temple of lord Khandoba,located on the hill popularly known as Khandobachi Tekadi.

Artillery Centre : The Artillery Center of Nashik is the biggest centre in Asia.It is located behind the Pandav Caves.In 1947 this artillery center was shifted from Pakistan to Nashik. The Indian army’s officers and soldiers are trained here. This centre also provides training for ‘Bofors Gun’. The area is under military and is restricted for civilians and local people.

Bhagur : Bhagur is situated 3 km away from Deolali Camp.The freedom fighter, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar was born in this place.This place therefore has also gained historical importance in recent years. There is also a beautiful temple of “Bhagur Devi”.

Takli : This place belongs to saint Samarth Ramdas.He is remembered as the Guru (teacher) of Chatrapati Shivaji. He worked for the promotion of the Hindu religion and arouse among the people the importance of simple living and high thinking. Ramdas ran away from his marriage procession and settled down at Takli.Thereafter he meditated on this place for 12 years. He was devotee of Lord Ram . Ramdas Swami’s ashram is preserved at Takli. There is also a Hanuman temple surrounded with greenery on the bank of river Nandini or Nasardi.

Panchavati : The Northern part from where river Godavari flows through Nashik is known as Panchavati.Panchavati has gained holy importance as it is said that during the period of exile lord Shri Ram and Sita along with Laxman stayed at Panchavati for some time.The are add to its holiness. Panchavati has derived its name from five Banyan (Vad) trees located at this place. Sita Gumpha (cave) is located nearby it is said that it is the same cave where Sita is said to have stayed for some time.

Tapovan : This place has temples of Laxmana and Hanuman.Laxmana – brother of Rama – used to stay here and had cut nose of Shurpanakha – sister of Ravana. On the right bank of Godavari, there are eleven rocky cavernous spaces where rishi-munis must have been retreating for sacraments.

Ramkund/Gandhi Memorial : Ramkund is so called as 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. Gandhi Lake (Talav) which is situated near Ramkund is a memorable monument carved out of white marble.It was built in memory of the Father of the Nation.

Kalaram mandir : The foundation of this temple was laid by Peshwas.On the occasion of Ramnavami, Dasara and Chaitra Padwa (Hindu new year day) the temple carry out procession. The temple is carved out of black stones.The speciality of this stones are that they were brought from Ramshej 200 years ago. Nearly 23 lakhs of rupees and 2000 workers were employed to built the temple in 12 years.The mount of the temple is made up of 32 tons of gold.

Nasik is regarded as one of Maharashtra’s most holy and ancient cities. The Kumbh Mela is celebrated here.

According to historical records, Nasik is one of four places (Allahabad, Nasik, Haridwar and Ujjain) where the elixir of immortality, the ‘amrit’, fell to earth from a pitcher as gods and demons were engaged in the tussle to gain the ownership of the jar full of ‘amrit’.

Since then, the Kumbh Mela is celebrated in all these places altenatively every 12 years.The kumbh mela is the largest religious gathering which attracts a huge crowd.