Things to do in Nashik, Maharashtra
Nashik, formerly Nasik, is a city in the northern region of the Indian state of Maharashtra situated on the banks of the river Godavari, about 165 km northeast of the state capital Mumbai. The city lies in the Nashik Metropolitan Region.
40 places to visit in and around Nashik, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Nasik Caves
The Trirashmi Caves, or Nashik Caves or Pandavleni is a holy Buddhist and Jain site located about 8 km south of the centre of Nashik, Maharashtra, India. Most of the caves are viharas except for Cave 18 which is a chaitya of the 1st century BCE.
- 2Ramsej Fort
Ramsej or Ramshej Fort is a small fort located 10 kilometres north-west of Nashik, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The fort is located on the Nashik-Vapi route.
- 3Kalaram Temple
Kalaram Temple, is a Hindu temple in Nashik of Nashik district in Maharashtra, dedicated to the deity Rama. It is a temple situated in Panchavati area of the Nashik.
- 4Someshwar
Temples, picnic spot, boating, and waterfall on Gangapur road.
- 5Anjaneri
Anjaneri, one of the forts in the mountain range of Nasik-Trimbakeshwa. Anjaneri is located 20 km away from Nasik by Trimbak Road.
- 6Trimbakeshwar Temple
Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Trimbakeshwar tehsil, in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, India, 28 km from the city of Nashik and 40 km from Nashik road.
- 7Statue of Lord Rama, Nashik
Maharashtra attracts tourists from other Indian states and foreign countries. It was the second most visited Indian state by foreigners and fifth most visited state by domestic tourists in the country in 2021.
- 8Sita Gufaa
Caves where Lord Ram and Sita worshipped Lord Shiva during their exile. The shivlinga is still present at that same spot. It is believed that Ravana kidnapped Sita from this place. It is always visited by devotees and tourists.
- 9Ramshej Fort
Located near Ashewadi village on Peath Road. from Nashik. Good for a small trekking experience. The fort provides a good view of the whole city from the mountaintop.
- 10WeGo Art Gallery & Art Exhibition
Texture painting by needle on canvas.
- 11Muktidham
Muktidham is a marble temple complex honouring various Hindu gods. It is a popular tourist attraction situated in the Nashik Road suburb of the city of Nashik in the State of Maharashtra in India.
- 12Chambhar Leni
Temple of Bhagwan Mahavir on a hillock inside a cave.
- 13Nashik Caves
Buddhist and Jain Caves dating back to 2nd century BCE on Nashik- Mumbai highway near Pathardi phata. They are on top of a hill. The view of the surrounding countryside including the city of Nashik is worth climbing up for.
- 14Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary
A bird sanctuary near Niphad. It is a mesmerizing place for nature and bird lovers alike.
- 15Bahula Fort
- 16Gajpanth
- 17Tarangan
This planetarium is named after the late Shri Yashwantrao Chavan and was inaugurated by President Pratibha Patil. Daily 3 shows are conducted at 1:30PM in English, 3:30PM in Hindi and 5:30PM in Marathi.
- 18Sundarnarayan Temple
- 19Ganga Ghat
Ramkunda, Panchavati
- 20Trymbakgad
- 21Bhaktidham
A temple on Peth Naka.
- 22Tapovan
Tapobhumi, Shurpanakha's nose fell here, Tasty Guavas, try them out. Once upon a time, it was a part of the sacred Dandakaranya forest. Tapovan is a picturesque place, also contains a close connection with the epic Ramayana.
- 23Avandha Fort
- 24Ghargad
- 25Gondeshwar Temple, Sinnar
- 26Shree Navashya Ganpati Mandir
A temple on banks of Godavari River, very scenic views.
- 27Someshwar Fall
- 28Coin Museum
- 29Pragati Aerospace Museum
- 30Gangapur Dam
- 31Mineral Museum
It displays very precious stones.
- 32MFL's Zonkers Adventure Park
Features go karting, artificial rock climbing, rope activities, archery and various other activities.
- 33Shri Tryambakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India, and is the most sacred place in Nashik. Nearby is also the Brahma giri, where lord Shiva performed the tandava dance.
- 34Waldevi Dam
- 35Alandi Dam
- 36Mukane Dam
- 37Kashypi Dam
- 38Anjneri Dam
- 39Waghad Dam
- 40Kadwa Dam