Nashik, India: travel guide
Godavari pilgrimage ghats and wine country in Maharashtra
Pilgrimage city on the Godavari, hosting the Kumbh Mela every 12 years, and centre of India's fastest-growing wine region.
About Nashik
Nashik is a city on the Godavari River in Maharashtra, with two quite different identities. It is a major Hindu pilgrimage centre, one of the places that hosts the Kumbh Mela, and it is also the heart of one of India's best-known wine regions.
The riverside area of Panchavati and Ramkund and the Kalaram Temple are linked to episodes of the Ramayana. Nearby, Trimbakeshwar Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines, and the Pandavleni Caves hold ancient Buddhist rock-cut cells on a hillside. Vineyards such as Sula offer tastings and views over the vines.
Nashik suits pilgrims, wine enthusiasts and weekend visitors from Mumbai or Pune. The best time to visit Nashik is from October to February, with the harvest season in winter being especially pleasant.
- Country
- India
- Currency
- INR
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Nearest airport
- ISK
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Top places to visit in Nashik
Trimbakeshwar Temple
temple · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate
One of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas of Shiva, a black-stone Nagara temple at the source of the Godavari, ~28 km from the city.
Sula Vineyards
Activity · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
India's most famous winery, offering tours, tastings, a tasting room and restaurants amid rolling vineyards — the centre of Nashik's wine country.
Panchavati & Ramkund
Heritage · 4.4 rating · about 1.3 h · free entry
The sacred riverside quarter where Rama is said to have lived in exile, centred on the holy Ramkund bathing tank on the Godavari — the heart of the Kumbh Mela.
Pandavleni Caves
Heritage · 4.3 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate
A group of 24 ancient Buddhist (Hinayana) rock-cut caves from the 1st century BCE-2nd century CE on Trirashmi Hill, with viharas, a chaitya and inscriptions.
Kalaram Temple
temple · 4.5 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
A striking 18th-century black-stone temple of Lord Rama in Panchavati, famed for its architecture and as a site of Dr. Ambedkar's 1930 satyagraha.
Saptashrungi (Vani)
Heritage · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
A revered hilltop Devi temple among the 51 Shakti Peethas, perched on a Sahyadri ridge ~60 km away, reached by steps or a funicular.
Muktidham Temple
temple · 4.4 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
A white-marble temple complex with replicas of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the Char Dham, its walls inscribed with the verses of the Bhagavad Gita.
Sita Gufa
Heritage · 4.2 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate
A small cave shrine in Panchavati believed to be where Sita hid and was abducted by Ravana, reached by a narrow descent beside the Kalaram temple.
Anjneri Hill
Viewpoint · 4.4 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate
A scenic hill near Trimbak revered as the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, with a rewarding trek through plateaus to a hilltop temple and Sahyadri views.
Coin Museum (IIRNS)
Museum · 4.2 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
India's only museum dedicated to coins and currency, tracing the history of money through rare specimens and informative displays.
Things to do
- Sula Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting Activity · 1.5 h · from INR 500 per person
- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Darshan Cultural · 2 h · from INR 500 per person
- Anjneri Hill Trek Activity · 4 h · from INR 800 per person
- Panchavati Heritage & Ramkund Walk Cultural · 2 h · from INR 500 per person
Day trips and tours
- Nashik Wine Country Tour 5 h · from INR 1,800
- Trimbakeshwar & Pilgrimage Tour 8 h · from INR 1,500
- Nashik Caves & Hills Day 8 h · from INR 1,500
Where to stay in Nashik
- Panchavati about INR 1,500 per night
Sacred temple area with budget accommodation
Hotels
- The Source at Sula 5-star · INR 9,000 to INR 18,000 per night
- Express Inn Nashik 5-star · INR 5,000 to INR 9,500 per night
- Beyond by Sula (Vineyard Resort) 4-star · INR 6,000 to INR 11,000 per night
- The Gateway Hotel Ambad (Taj) 4-star · INR 4,500 to INR 8,000 per night
- Ginger Nashik 3-star · INR 3,000 to INR 5,500 per night
- Hotel Panchavati Yatri 3-star · INR 2,500 to INR 4,500 per night
Where to eat
- Sadhana Veg Restaurant Maharashtrian, North Indian, Chinese · about INR 350 per person
- Little Italy by Sula (Soleil) Italian, Continental · about INR 1,000 per person
- Barbeque Nation Nashik North Indian, Continental, Barbecue · about INR 800 per person
- Sayaji Khanawal Maharashtrian · about INR 150 per person
- Soma Vine Village Restaurant Continental, North Indian, Italian · about INR 900 per person
- Panchavati Gaurav Maharashtrian, North Indian · about INR 300 per person
- Tabela Resto Bar North Indian, Chinese, Continental · about INR 650 per person
- Cafe Nritya Cafe, Continental, Italian · about INR 350 per person
Getting to Nashik
Airport: Nashik (ISK)
Getting around
- Auto Rickshaw
- Ride Hail
- Walking
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Frequently asked questions about Nashik
- What are the top-rated places to visit in Nashik?
- The highest-rated places in our Nashik guide are Trimbakeshwar Temple, Sula Vineyards, Kalaram Temple, Saptashrungi (Vani), Panchavati & Ramkund.
- Where should I stay in Nashik?
- Our guide covers these areas to stay in Nashik: Panchavati.
- How do I get around Nashik?
- Ways to get around Nashik covered in our guide: Auto-rickshaw, Ride-hailing app, Walking.
- Which airport is nearest to Nashik?
- The nearest airport to Nashik has the code ISK.