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Top Nasik Hotels
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Hotels(68)|Ratings(64)|Reviews(64) Last rated May 14th 2012
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Rs. 6300
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Rs. 2300
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Rs. 1300
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Rs. 400
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Rs. 800
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Rs. 700
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Rs. 6000
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Rs. 1400
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Rs. 700
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Rs. 1700
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Nasik, Title: NASIK JAIN TEMPLE DHARMACHAKRA
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Nasik or Nashik is a religious city in Maharashtra located in the northwest part of the state of Maharashtra. Nasik has been called the “Wine Capital of India" and is situated in the Western Ghats, on the banks of River Godavari. This city has proved to be the best ever rising metropolis in Maharashtra and has grown immensely in the past two decades.
Legend Sri Rama with his brother Lakshmana and wife Sita spent 14 years of their exile at Tapovan near Nasik. At the very place Lord Lakshmana slashed off the nose of Surpanakha, with the blessings of Lord Rama and therefore this place is named as "Nasik” which means nose. A number of references to the Ramayana era are related with Nasik, which include the Sita Gumpha caves in Panchvati.
In accumulation to supplying the name to the well-known Nassak Diamond, the city is recognized for its charming environs and enjoyable weather. Nasik is one of the world's holiest Hindu cities. Kumbhmela is organized here in every 12 years with four additional cities in India.
Nasik around 150 BC was supposed to be the country's major market. The city was under the ruling power of Mughal’s in 16th century and was renamed Gulshanabad. It is also famous for its contribution in struggle of independence of India. This is the birth place of known independence fighters like Veer Savarkar and Anant Laxman Kanhere.
The Wada design, an excellent example of a climate control structure still adorns the streets of old Nasik. Trimbakeshwar just few kilometers from the city has one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples and thus attracts many pilgrims. The way to Shirdi and the abode of Lord Sai Rama also passes through Nasik. Mukti Dham a temple in pink marble has sanctified deities from all major temples in India.
A Stone Age site makes for an archaeological view for all history lovers. Many museum in and around the city, adds more for the ardent travellers. Nandur- Madhmeshwar on the outskirts of Nasik is a delightful venture for all the bird lovers to site some of the rare species of birds. Deolali camp besides being an old military center is also a perfect gateway.
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City of wine and grapes
SHASHIKANT,Mumbai Review date: 20th April 2012
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Overview of the destination
it is place of god. you can find reference of this place from 5000 years ago in indian history. you can find a lot of temples , caves , and lot more..
Food, sight-seeing and shopping
It is grape city . thus you can find a lot of grapes farm and grapes here.
food are good here the famous misal pao you can get here.
the most famou..
Activities & things to do
Sight seeing, boating...
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc
From mumbai it is hardly 150 k away means 2.5 huors from mumbai...
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There are a variety of places to visit in Nasik. The places associated with the legend of Lord Ram are Panchvati, which is located along the banks of the river and is marked by five banyan trees. It was considered the residence of Lord Ram. Another place is Ramkund where Lord Ram used to bathe. Besides, the tank is also known for its curative powers.
Tourists can also visit the popular religious places such as Kalaram Temple that was built in 1794. This 70 ft black stone temple comprises of a gold-plated copper peak. The Mukti Dham Temple is located at a distance of 7 km from the city. It is made out of marble and its walls contain the inscriptions of 18 chapters of the epic, Bhagawad Gita. Trimbakeshwar, the holy place dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated at a distance of 30 km and the shrine of Shirdi Sai Baba is situated at a distance of 60 km from the town.
A visit to Pandavleni caves can also be interesting to the tourists as it is one of the oldest caves in Maharashtra. Its existence dates back to some 1st century B.C. and contains writings in Brahmi script. Originally, it was the Viharas of the Buddhist monks. The largest Artillery Centre in Asia is situated behind the caves but the entry to this centre is restricted for civilians.
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