Friday, 31 May 2013

Nashik, the popular pilgrimage center in Maharashtra


Nashik is a popular city in Indian state of Maharashtra which is popularly known as the city of temples and rich culture. This city is of religious importance. It is the third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune popular for the temple of Shiva that is Trimbakeshwar temple where one of the Jyotirlinga's from 12 is located and Nashik is also the destination of Kumbhamela festival in India that is celebrated after every 12 years.
This city is known as the holy land as India is a holy land as you can find number of holy places that depicts some rich story behind its holy image. Today, the city is bustling township with the blend of ancient and modern. The city with remarkable structures that are of historical importance is spread by the temples, forts and many industrial units. Besides this it is India's top wine growing region. If you are visiting Nasik, then make sure to have a cycle ride to explore the vineyards. There are number of tourists attractions in Nasik because of which tourists frequently come here.

Top tourists destinations in Nashik

*             Kapileshwara Temple- This temple is the oldest temple in Nasik city which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located against the backdrop of the sacred Godavari River.
*             Jain Mandir - This huge newly built temple is dedicated to Jain saints located at Vilhouli region of Nasik. This temple is popularly known as Shri Dharmachakra Prabhav Tirth which is a pretty three storied shrine.
*             Panchavati- Panchavati is believed to have been a shelter to Lord Rama, Laxmana and Sita during their exile.
*             Ramkund - It is believed that Lord Rama had his bath here in Godavari River at this point. This is the Ganges of the South that draws countless pilgrims every year.


There are many more places to visit in Nashik that are worth to visit. For transportation, the city is well connected by all the transportation facilities such as by bus, by rail and by air also. There are many hotels and lodges available for staying but hotels near Trimbakeshwar temple are very preferred by the tourists. So come and visit Nashik.

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