Nashik Tourism

"Of Wines and Vineyards" Nashik Tourism Nasik is a religious Hindu city, host to the Kumbh Mela every 12 years. It also makes for a perfect wine tasting destination. Nashik (Nasik), named after a relic associated with Ramayana, is a city inMaharashtralocated on the banks of river Godavari. Nashik plays host to the famous Kumbh Mela every 12 years. The city is home to plenty of exotic temples and is known in Hindu mythology as the place where Ravana's sister, Surpanakha, tried to seduce Lord Ram and got her nose cut off by Lakshman in the process. Its religious importance doesn't end there. It also plays host to the thousands of tourists visitingShirdiandTrimbakeshwar. Apart from its temples, Nashik also has forts, waterfalls and vineyards to look out for. With multiple vineyards present in Nashik, the most popular being Sula, the wine-tourism industry is mushrooming in this part of Maharashtra. Nashik gives you the chance to experience a fabulous cocktail of extremes - from temples to vineyards, hills to waterfalls, this place offers a lot to see. Download Nashik PDF Guide > What's Great? A historical and religious hotspot. A major commercial hub in Maharashtra What's not so Great? Extreme temperature in summers and winters. For Whom Ideal for all tourists, be it spiritual or historical, or even adventurous. Also suitable for people from places like Mumbai, Pune and other towns of Maharashtra. Nasik is also ideal for people who love wine.

Maharashtra's cultural hotbed Nasik is an ancient city situated in the state of Maharashtra. Famous for its deep association with Hinduism & Buddhism, Nasik is the cultural hotbed of Maharashtra. Most of the devotees visit this holy site for its strong association with the epic 'Ramayan'. Not very far from here is Panchvati, the woods where Lord Ram, Lord Lakshman & Goddess Sita resided in exile, before Raavan abducted Sita. Also present here is the Anjaneri Hills region, which is regarded as the birthplace of the famous monkey god, Lord Hanuman. Equally famous is the holy jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva at Triambakeshwar, the spot from where the Godavari river originates. Very few people know that in Bhagur, 16.6 km. away from the same, famous freedom fighter and Hindu nationalist leader, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar had taken birth. So next time, if you wish to have a slice of both cultural beauty and adventure on the same platter, do visit Nasik. 

Itinerary Day 1 -Reach Nasik, preferably by noon, and take some rest. In the evening, you can take a stroll in the main markets, which are famous for their beaded jewellery and other handicrafts. For commercial students, Lasalgaon is a place worth a visit. Here, the students can witness how the largest wholesale market of onion in Asia is managed.Day 2 -The next day should be earmarked for a visit to the glorious Triambakeshwar temple for both spiritualism & adventure. Thereon, you can proceed to Anjaneri Hills, which is the birthplace of Lord Hanuman.Day 3 -The final day can start with blessings from the holy site of Panchvati. Thereon, you can proceed towards the Pandavali caves, which behold exquisite carvings of the Buddhist era.

Restaurants and Local Food in Nashik Nasik offers an impressing variety in food from Maharashtrian, Gujrati and Marathi to South and North-Indian cuisines. Traditionally, the cuisine here is Maharashtrian with influences from Gujarat and Rajasthan. Apart from the numerous restaurants, one must indulge in the street food here which is a significant part of the town's food culture. The food on the streets is as rich as that of any other place in the area. One must trymisal pavand its many hot and spicy versions. The other street food offerings arevada pav, vegetarian and non-vegetarian rolls,sabudana Wada, biryani, momos andthukpa. View 6 Restaurants in Nashik >>

July - Marchis the best time to visit Nashik Nashik has extreme weather conditions - summers are really hot and winters are chilly. Temperatures soar up to 40°C in summers and go down to 5°C in winters. October to March is generally a good time to visit because of the pleasant weather. The city receives good amount of rainfall between June to September, making it a treat to visit Nashik, especially for monsoon lovers. Weather in Nashik Loading... Nashik in Summer (April - June) This is the least advisable time for a trip to Nasik. The days are scorching hot; the temperatures going as high as the only 49 degrees Celcius. Tourists should generally avoid this season for a visit. Nashik in Monsoon (July - September) The monsoon season lasts till September. This is a good time to visit Nasik, especially for the budget travelers and monsoon lovers, who'll be enchanted by the lush greenery. However being an offseason, there is a chance that you can avail great deals on hotel tariffs. Nashik in Winter (October - March) This is an ideal season for a visit to Nasik with pleasant climate and a lovely ambience waiting for your arrival. November onwards, the travel influx increases steadily as this is the peak season of travel. The temperatures rarely go below 3 degrees Celcius. Monthly Weather in Nashik Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 12 31 February 15 33 March 18 35 April 21 37 May 24 37 June 25 33 July 23 29 August 23 29 September 22 30 October 19 32 November 13 32 December 13 32

Events in Nashik Sula Fest 2nd - 3rd February With music performances going on till late in the night, the Gourmet World Music Festival is a music lover's paradise. In its next edition its got performances from Kefaya, Rodney Branigan, Young The Giant and Nucleya all lined up for you. So hurry up and buy your tickets as it tends to get sold out very quickly. For the ultimate fest experience, make sure to stay in one of the tent accomodations.