|
|
Tourist Places Around Nashik
|
Someshwar:
Beautiful nature spot called "Someshwar" is
On the way to Gangapur dam.. On the banks of the Godavari river,
there is a temple of Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman
Tourists can take pleasure of swimming and boating in the river.
Favorite location for film shootings. Greenery is covered
over the area with pleasant climate. For more details visit to: http://nashik.com/travel
|
Pandavlena caves:
|
Pandavlena caves are
carved during the period of 1st
Century B.C. to 4th Century A.D in a group of 24 Buddhist
caves. The place attracts The tourists, artists, archaeologists,
trekkers are attracted at this place. For visitors, the caves are open since 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
everyday with an entrance. Children below 15 years have no
entrance fee. On Fridays, there is no entrance free. For more
details visit to: http://nashik.com/travel/pandav.html
Dadasaheb
Phalke Smarak: |
|
A memorial recently constructed in honour of
Shri Dadasaheb Phalke, who was one of the pioneers of
Indian Cinema. Set on the foothills of the Pandavlena
caves. There is a beautiful garden and an auditorium. Cultural
programs are held in the auditorium. |
Nandur Madhameshwar Bird
Sanctuary:
Spread over the protected area of 10000 hectares
along the Nandur Madhameshwar pickup weir. This sanctuary
houses species of more than 220 birds, 24 fish, 400
vegetation, and several smaller mammals. Now counted as one of
the important water fowl habitats in the region by the
International Union of Conservation of Nature. For more details
visit to : http://www.wildlife-nashik.gov.in/
Bhandardara:
Located around 70 Kms from Nashik,
Bhandardara dam is built in 1926 The Bhandardara dam, built in
1926, is one of the oldest dams in Asia. It is known for its
Umbrella Fall. Another waterfall known as the Randha fall,
is about 11 Kilometers from the dam. The beauty of Bhandardara
emerges only after the rains. For more details visit to: http://nashik.com/travel/bhandar.html
Trimbakeshwar:
|
Trimbakeshwar is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India and is
about 38 kms away from Nashik Road Railway Station. Bus &
taxi services are availble. For more details visit to:
http://nashik.com/travel/trimbakeshwar.html |
Vipassana International
Academy:
|
The Vipassana International Academy, the world famous
meditation centre, situated in Igatpuri is about 40
kms away from Nashik City.This meditation centre offers
techniques which relieve mental stress and promote inner peace.
For details visit to: http://www.dhamma.org/schvia.htm |
Chamer
Caves:
|
Teerthraj Gajpantha is
the famous CHAMBER
caves are at Mhasrul, 5 kms from Nashik City. As per
the ancient holy book Mysore’s Chamaraj King "Shantinath
Purana" has established the statues in the temple in
600 B.C. Hence the caves got the name "Chamer
Caves". For more details visit to: http://nashik.com/travel/vipassana.html |
Shirdi:
Saptshrungi Devi
(Vani):
|
Saptashringi Garh is around 55 kms away from
Nashik. village Nanduri is situated at the foot. The zig-zag
road to the temple climbs about 11 kms. In Ramayana, Hanuman
carried the herbal medicine for wounded Laxmana from this hill.
There are about 108 water reservoirs, called as kundas, on
the hill. For more details visit to: http://nashik.com/travel/shirdi.html
|
Mineral Museum Gargoti
|
Rich
varied minerals, different in nature, colour, shape and
application are collected here. The museum is located at
Gargoti in Sinnar Tahsil, about 25 Km away from CBS. |
|
|