Nashik Forts, Temples & Wine Trails

One of Maharashtra’s most ancient cities, Nashik sits on the banks of the sacred Godavari that originates in nearby Trimbakeshwar.

- Priya Bala

It is at Trimbakeshwar that the Kumbh Mela takes place once every 12 years. The river then meanders through the older parts of the city. Once highly polluted, its waters have now been cleaned up and add to the allure of Nashik.

Standing testimony to Nashik’s ancient past are the many forts and ramparts scattered across the landscape. Then there are the temples that make Nashik an important destination on the pilgrimage circuit of Maharashtra. The Muktidham Temple and the Kalaram Temple draw scores of devotees. Teerthraj Gajpantha in Mhasrul, a short drive away, is a revered place for Jains.