Nashik, the city is a blend of new and old. On the one hand, the Nashik is called the “Wine Capital of India”, the city became quite popular for its luxury and on the other hand the ancient temples. Nashik is great for a short weekend destination. As this city is near to Mumbai and Pune so a lot of travelers visit this place as a weekend gateway and if you are looking for a short weekend getaway to Nashik here is the article all about.
Here in this article, we have listed 4 places that you can visit on a weekend, and then you can cover the place in a day or two. Well, Nashik is the place where any time you can visit there. And if you are in Pune or in Mumbai then Nashik will be the best weekend getaway you can take a short trip to.
Mumbai to Nashik distance and travel options :
Mumbai to Nashik distance via road is around 168 Km and it will take around 4 hours via road.
Mumbai to Nashik by car :
Mumbai to Nashik by car is the most exciting and relaxing road journey you can take. The road is connected with NH 160 and the road is smooth, you will enjoy the road trip for sure. A chauffeur-driven car will be great as you can enjoy the road trip with your friends, family, or loved ones. A One-way road trip with Gozocabs starting from Mumbai to Nashik cab is @1600. And it will take approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to reach from Mumbai to Nashik.
Mumbai to Nashik other options :
There are trains available from Mumbai to Nashik which you can avail. Mumbai to Nashik via train takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
There is also a bus option available. You can take a bus from Mumbai to Nashik which will take approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes to reach.
Above all the options the best option is to book a cab from Gozocabs for your Mumbai to Nashik journey as this will not only save you few times but also you can get an enjoyable road trip.
Pune to Nashik distance and travel options :
Pune to Nashik by car is the most exciting and relaxing road journey you can take. The road is connected with NH 60 and the road is smooth, you will enjoy the road trip for sure. A chauffeur-driven car will be great as you can enjoy the road trip with your friends, family, or loved ones. A One-way road trip with Gozocabs starting from Pune to Nashik cab is @2200. And it will take approximately 5 hours to reach from Pune to Nashik.
Pune to Nashik other options :
There are also other travel options available from Pune to Nashik. you can take a train from Pune to Nashik which will approximately take 7 hours to reach.
you can also avail buses from Pune to Nashik weekend getaway which will take approximately 5 hours to 6 hours.
Let’s start with the 4 amazing places in Nashik that you can visit in a weekend getaway trip :
Sula Vineyards :
Well, this Vineyard is the first vineyard made in the city of Nashik. Many renowned companies have grown up their industries based on this place. This place is renowned for its excellent quality grapes. The name “Sula” came from the name of its owner’s mother ”Sulabha”.
This place remains open for the tourists. And you can know many histories about the formation of this place. You can also experience the process of making wine and even try some of the excellent grapes and fine wine made in this place. In Nashik weekend getaway trip this place is a must-visit place.
Anjneri
Anjneri is a perfect place for adventure lovers as it is believed to be a place with a perfect blend of adventure and divinity. There is also a saying that Lord Hanuman took birth at this place. If you have a knack for either trekking or mountaineering activities, then this can get indulged into the same as well. Apart from this, you can visit the Ramakund River too. Together, this creates a beautiful ambiance.
Anjneri is one of the most reputed tourist places near Nashik. You can always explore the dense forest of Anjneri that is considered to be world-famous.
Vihigaon Waterfall
At a distance of 13.5 km from Igatpuri and 59 km from Nashik, Vihigaon waterfall is a seasonal waterfall situated at Vihigaon village in Thane district of Maharashtra. This is one of the best natural waterfalls of Maharashtra and also a popular weekend getaway from Mumbai and Nashik. Vihigaon Falls is a monsoon fed waterfall known for its natural vista. The falls is cascading down from a height of about 120 feet into a pool. Also known as Ashoka Waterfall, the Vihigaon Waterfall is located in deep forest.
This perfect adventure weekend getaway can take visitors far from the city life and gives a refreshing experience under the lap of nature. This place attracts people who are looking for an exciting and a captivating weekend getaway. Vihigaon is a basic adivasi village. There is no facility for food and accommodation. So carry some food or snacks. This place is so good that one can easily spend one day picnicking here.
Dugarwadi Waterfall
At a distance of 8 km from Trimbakeshwar and 38 km from Nashik, Dugarwadi waterfall is one of the best natural waterfalls of Maharashtra situated near Sapgon. Dugarwadi is a great place to explore the beauty of mother nature especially in the monsoon season. The dense forest, waterfall and the fresh air are all seductive. It totally makes one forget about all the hustle-bustle of the city life. Most of the tourists rush here to take a fresh & natural air and experience fog. However, the water level may rise at any point so, the tourists are always requested to stay away from it and cherish the beauty from a certain distance.
To reach the Dugarwadi falls, visitors need to drive up to Sapgon on NH-848, which is about 4 km from Trimbakeshwar. From Sapgon the waterfall parking area is 4 km. After reaching the place, one has to park the vehicles near the road and a walk of 1-2 km is required to reach at the exact place of waterfall. It is recommended to make group visit at Dugarwadi, because there is no security available and it is also a secluded place.
Well, I hope you liked the post. And these 4 places will end up your 1-2 days trip schedule. So stay tuned we will come up with more places in Nashik that you can cover for a future weekend trip Plan. We will also write a article covering all the major tourist attractions in Nashik where you can visit the places with a vacation.
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