Nashik Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in western India in the state of Maharashtra
About Nashik
Nashik is one of the world's holiest Hindu cities. Kumbhmela is held here once in 12 years along with four other cities in India. Lord Rama along with Lakshmana and Sita spent 14 years of his exile at Tapovan near Nashik. The city came under the rule of Mughal in 16th century and was renamed Gulshanabad. Then it comes under Peshwa of Maratha Empire in 1818. City is also noted for its participation in freedom struggle. Freedom fighters like Veer Savarkar and Anant Laxman Kanhere were born in Nashik. For a long time, the name of the city has changed according to different rulers. Some believe the name "Nashik" was derived after the incident in Ramayana when Lakshman (Sri Ram's brother) chopped off the nose of Surpanakha (Ravan's sister). Another school of thought states that Nashik is a comb
Top Attractions in Nashik
Explore the best things to see and do in Nashik:
- ★Anjaneri Parvat
- ★Bhaktidham
- ★Chambhar Leni
- ★College Road
- ★Deolali Camp Cantonment Board
- ★Dharmachakra Jain Mandir
- ★Ganga Ghat
- ★Goda Ghat
Where to Eat in Nashik
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Agrawal Bros K Mithaiwala
- 🍴Ambica Missal
- 🍴Brothers roll
- 🍴Budha Halwai
- 🍴Cafe Bliss
- 🍴Cafe xpress
Where to Stay in Nashik
- 🏨Hotel Royale Heritage
- 🏨Hotel Saffron
- 🏨Rama Heritage Hotel
- 🏨Wasan's Inn
Nashik Travel Guide Sections
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