Nashik Tourism: Famous Places, Historical Sites & Nature Spots
Shree Kalaram Mandir
Prominent Ram temple built in 1782 on the believed exile site of Lord Ram, famous for its architecture and idols. Located in Panchavati.
Khandoba Temple
Ancient hilltop temple in Deolali dedicated to Shri Khandoba, an incarnation of Lord Shiva, believed to be over 500 years old.
Kavnai -Kapildhara Tirtha
Serene spot near Igatpuri; private vehicle needed. Sant Gajanan Maharaj meditated here. At the base of Kawanai Fort with temples and a sacred aquifer.
Kushavart Tirtha
Historic 21-ft deep Kushavart Tirtha near Trimbakeshwar, believed to be the sacred spot where the Godavari re-emerges.
Mangi Tungi Temple
Mangi–Tungi, in Satana Taluka near Nashik, has twin peaks at 4343–4366 ft and is a major Jain and Hindu pilgrimage site.
Balaji Temple
Nashik has two Balaji temples—old near Godavari, new on Gangapur Road. About 12 km from CBS, easily reachable by state buses.
Chambhar Leni- Nashik
Chambhar leni is group of Jain temples (A.D.1100). These are situated on the outskirts of Nashik city near Ramshej fort.
Dharma Chakra Prabhav Tirth, Vilholi, Nashik
A grand Jain Tirth with three floors, sacred idols including Parshwanath and Mahavir, and replicas of major pilgrimage sites.
Tapovan
Tapovan, near Panchavati on the Godavari, is a scenic Ramayana-linked spot known for Laxmana cutting Shurpanakha’s nose and its peaceful greenery.
Gondeshwar temple Sinnar
Beautiful Hemadpanthi-style Mahadev temple in Sinnar, 32 km from Nashik, known for its historic architecture and well-preserved structure.
Kailas Math/ Bhaktidham
Located in Panchwati near Peth Naka, Bhaktidham has many deity temples and the historic 1920 Kailas Math, known for Shravana celebrations.
Muktidham Temple
Muktidham Temple near Nashik Road station, built in white marble with 12 Jyotirlinga replicas and Gita chapters inscribed on its walls.
Panchvati
Panchavati, on the banks of the Godavari, is a historic temple area known for ancient banyan trees, Sita Gumpha, Ramkund, and many old temples.
Pandav Caves
Ancient Buddhist caves on Trirasmi hill with preserved carvings, sculptures, water tanks; key caves 3, 10, and 18 are must-see.
Trimbakeshwar Temple
Shri Trimbakeshwar Temple, 28 km from Nashik, a Jyotirlinga site at Brahmagiri hill, built by Peshwa Balaji Bajirao and a major spiritual centre.
Shree Saptshrungi Gad, Vani
Shree Saptashrungi Gad, 60 km from Nashik, is a major hill temple and Ardha Shaktipeeth, famed for its 18-armed goddess idol and scenic peaks.
Seeta Gumpha
Historic cave in Panchavati where Sita stayed during exile, with idols of Ram–Sita–Laxman and a Shivling worshipped by Sita.
Renuka Mata Temple- Chandwad
Historic Renuka Mata Temple built by Ahilyabai Holkar, located near Chandwad on NH-3, with nearby Mahadeo, Ganpati temples and the famous Rangmahal.
Shree Someshwar Temple
Scenic riverside Shiva–Hanuman temple near Gangapur Dam, known for greenery, pleasant climate, and boating on the Godavari.
Ganga Godavri Temple
Temple beside Ramkund, built in 1775 by Gopikabai Peshwe; houses Godavari–Bhagirath idols and opens only on Kartik Poornima once in 12 years.
Ramkund Nashik
Holiness spot on Godavari where Lord Ram bathed, Ramkund hosts sacred rituals and ash immersion, 2 km from Nashik CBS.
Dhammagiri – Vipassana Centre
Dhamma Giri, a major Vipassana center in Igatpuri, offers meditation courses and features a large pagoda with hundreds of individual cells.
Artillery Centre
Asia’s largest Artillery Centre in Nashik trains Army personnel, hosts an artillery museum, and shifted from Pakistan in 1947.
Coin Museum- Anjaneri
Coin Museum on Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Road showcases India’s currency history; established in 1980, it’s Asia’s only dedicated coin museum.
Dadasaheb Phalake Museum
A 29-acre memorial in Nashik honoring filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke, featuring an exhibition center, meditation hall, gardens and fountains.
Gargoti Mineral Museum
World-renowned Gargoti Mineral Museum in Sinnar showcases rare minerals, crystals, and zeolites with stunning exhibits from the Deccan Plateau.
Dudhsagar Waterfall
A popular 10m waterfall near Someshwar temple, known for its creamy white cascade that resembles milk, making it a scenic picnic spot.
Duggarwadi Waterfall
Dugarwadi Waterfall near Trimbakeshwar offers dense forests, monsoon beauty and a peaceful nature escape just off Jawhar Road.
Shree Someshwar Temple
Scenic riverside Shiva–Hanuman temple near Gangapur Dam, known for greenery, pleasant climate, and boating on the Godavari.
Ganga Godavri Temple
Temple beside Ramkund, built in 1775 by Gopikabai Peshwe; houses Godavari–Bhagirath idols and opens only on Kartik Poornima once in 12 years.