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A 2-day Nashik expedition

2 Days | Nashik

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Route distance :

165.3 km

Route distance :

165.3 km

Immersing in the heart-filled journey of Nashik city

Imagine stepping into a world where every corner is imbued with tales that make your heart skip a beat, and every temple resonates with chants that seem to whisper directly to your soul. Welcome to Nashik, a city that feels like an old friend sharing its cherished stories of the past. Wander through the iconic Shree Kalaram Mandir, feeling the cool stone under your fingertips, and let the awe-inspiring artefacts of the Gargoti Museum unveil hidden secrets to you, much like a grandparent's treasured tales. As you stroll through Bhagur, you might just sense the lingering spirit of the heroic Swatantryaveer Savarkar, while the Coin Museum offers whispers of eras long gone, making you feel like a time traveller.

The sacred grounds of Panchavati and Ramkund aren’t mere tourist spots; they're chapters of the Ramayana that come alive with each step. When the historic Tringalwadi Fort beckons, it’s almost as if you're being invited to a grand feast from centuries ago. Experience Nashik, where every nook feels like a warm embrace and every tale is a heartfelt conversation.

Nashik’s mosaic of spirituality and past

Day 1
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  • Traverse through Nashik’s spiritual corridors

  • Highlights

    Shree Kalaram Mandir, Gargoti Museum, Bhagur, Coin Museum

Dawn in Nashik paints a serene picture. Let the city entice you first with the tantalising aroma of Misal Pav, an authentic breakfast that sets the mood. As you tread the paths of the revered Shree Kalaram Mandir, you'd be wrapped in tales of devotion, with each stone seemingly resonating with age-old prayers. This temple is dedicated to Lord Rama and named aptly due to the black deity idol of Shree Rama.

Transitioning from the divine to the earthly, Gargoti Museum unfolds nature's secret world of minerals and gems. Here a vast collection of naturally extracted minerals and gems can be found. This destination provides an insight into a world of wondrous elements.

Your journey then leads you to Bhagur, where the air thickens with pride, recalling the indomitable spirit of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. This is the birthplace of Savarkar and the destination that held great significance in the Great Indian Movement.

The day’s story culminates at the Coin Museum, a treasure trove that unravels India’s rich past coin by coin. With a vast collection of legitimate and counterfeit coins, moulds, dyes, photographs, and other materials, every element is a testament of a timeless tale.

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Nashik: where timeless tales come alive

Day 2
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  • Step into a world where ancient legends dance with the present

  • Highlights

    Panchavati, Ramkund, Artillery Museum, Tringalwadi Fort

The day greets you with the irresistible Vada Pav, the city’s staple, letting you savour the heart of Maharashtra in each bite. With contented hearts, drift into the serene Panchavati, followed by Ramkund. Here, the whispers of the Ramayana come alive, with each tale painted in vivid strokes of nature. When you dive deeper into the mythological folklore, you would be able to connect the places with the remnants and signs depicted as a preserved treasure cove.

A deeper understanding of India's military prowess awaits you at the Artillery Museum, where stories of valour echo. This museum highlights a vast array of weapons, aircrafts, and artillery including army tanks, and radar systems in the open areas. The stories of long past are seen shining through the timeless treasure cove of modern and old times’ weapons.

As the day matures, let the undulating paths of Tringalwadi Fort challenge and reward you in equal measure. This is a fort with mesmerising views of the hills and caves in the midst of the trek paths. The western entrances of the caves are epitome of remarkably planned architecture unique to the area. Planning a trip to the fort would provide you an insight into the strength of structures made naturally and manually in cohesion.