The power lies in believing. In having faith in ourselves and in the things around us. It’s not necessarily called religion. But most of us believe in prayers. So, you’re welcome to a place of pilgrimage which holds a religious importance in many aspects.
It’s also a place for people who love “adventure” and have fun trekking in a pleasant climate. Oh, and not to forget, a city with probably the best grapes. The place?
Nashik.
Nashik is famous for its temples, it is known as haridwar of south sometimes because river Godavari which flows across Nashik is considered as Ganga of South. It is the place where famous Kumbh Mela is held after every 12 year at Trimbakeshwar temple. This place is famous for the residence of Lord Rama during his Vanvas.
Nashik is also famous from Independent struggle when Dr. Ambedkar led the moment for Dalit’s by entering the Kala Ram temple. It is the native place of Damodar Sawarkar and DadaSaheb Phalke.
There are many beautiful temples you will find in Nashik, like Ramkund, Muktidham Temple, Kalaram Temple, Sundarnarayan Temple, Trimbakeshwar, Someshwar Temple, Kapaleshwar Temple and Veer Savarkar Smarak, Bhagur.
For people who love sight seeing, some of the forts here are Ramshej Fort, Trigalwadi Fort, Harihar Fort. It has well built dams like : Gangapur Dam, Chankapur Dam, Kashypi Dam, Girna Dam and Darna Dam.
Treakking trails? Here’s what Nashik holds for you.
As monsoon progresses, trekkers and enthusiasts start getting active. Here are the five most popular trekking trails in and around Nashik.
Ramshej
The significance (or history as you may call it) is : Lord Ram had rested here during his exile and hence the place is named Ramshej (where Lord Ram rested). Another important history of the fort is that after Shivaji Maharaj’s death, Aurangzeb attacked Ramshej fort but couldn’t conquer it for five and a half years. Finally he bribed the fort manager to conquer it.
Harihargad
It is situated in Trimbak area and Nirgupada is the base village. It is considered as one of the most interesting treks because of the variety that it provides to the trekkers.
Anjaneri
It is a very popular trek among enthusiasts and a lot of people start trekking from this place. Considered as the birth place of Hanuman, Anjaneri is beautiful and has a number of small waterfalls.
Pandvaleni
It is situated on Mumbai Road and is extremely popular among the college students as it falls just outside city limits.
Brahmagiri
This place gains importance from the belief that it is considered to be the mountainform of Lord Shiva and the fact that River Godavari originates here. People often climb the mountain to view the origin of River Godavari and the Ganga Dwar temple.
Did we talk about the climate and the grapes?
Nashik is very famous for it uber cool cliamte. The winters are chilly and summers are not so hot here. Nashik is known as Grape/ Wine capital of India, A large amount of grapes and wine are exported from here to other parts of world/ you should read about brand SULA
Wines/ Soma / York wines.
So, if you’re looking for a place to have a good time in, away from the stress and noise of your city, with or without anyone, it is Nashik, folks. We are very warm and welcoming, I promise. Give us a chance to serve you with our sweet and sour grapes and pleasantly cold breezes.
So, when do we get to see you in Nashik?