Pune Nasik Weekend Tour | Short Trip Pune To Nasik

OVERVIEW- Placed on the banks of the river Godavari, the city of Nashik or Nasik is well-known for its temples as well as scenic beauty. A weekend getaway from Pune to Nashik offers you a chance to enjoy a refreshing experience, away from the regular hustle - bustle of city life. Located at an attitude of 565 meters above the sea level, Nashik is also the venue for the very well-known Kumbh Mela. Nasik is a popular religious site of the Hindu devotees and is known for its connection with the great Hindu epic, Ramayana.

PUNE- Pune is an important town of Maharashtra and is also known as Oxford of the East due to the presence of a large number of prestigious education institutes. Its ancient forts, caves, temples and bewitching natural beauty are some of the irresistible temptations for the travelers. The second largest city of Maharashtra, Pune, is the place which was home to the Maratha leader, Shivaji for a long time. This calm city was also resided by the self-proclaimed guru, Bhagwan Rajneesh, also known as Osho.

NASIK- The wine capital of India, Nasik is a picturesque town located on the banks of Godavari river. It is dotted with orchards and wineries, a must-see by nature lovers and wine aficionados. It is believed that Lord Ram spent many of his exile years here. Nashik is one of the world's holiest cities in India. Lined with many temples and vivid bathing ghats, the city is one of four sites of the largest religious gatherings in the world, the Kumbh Mela that takes place after every three years with each city hosting it once every 12 years.

Tour Destination: Pune - Nasik - Pune

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: PUNE - NASIK

Drive to the worlds holiest city Nasik. Transfer to hotel. Later visit

RAMKUND- Built in 1696 by Chitrarao Khatarkar, Ramkund is a holy tank. Lord Ram and Goddess Sita used to bath in this holy tank during their exile as per the legend. According to Hindu believe, a dip in tank water will give liberation or Moksha to the departed souls.

MUKTIDHAM TEMPLE- Situated on the suburbs of Nasik, Mukti dham Temple is a beautiful marble temple complex, built by Late Shri JayramBhai Bytco. An abode of all most all the gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon, this splendid shrine displays the facsimile of all the 12 Jyotirlingas of India.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: NASIK

After breakfast, full day excursion tour of Nasik

PANDAV LENI CAVES- A group of Hinayana Buddhist rock cut caves, Pandav LenI caved dating back to the 1st century. Placed on Trivashmi hills, these caves has had brilliantly carved sculptures and doorways. It is known for being used as the residence of the monks. A total of 24 caves, these caves have idols of Bodhisattava, Jain Teerthankara, Veer Manivhadraji etc.

KAPILESWARA TEMPLE- Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Kapileswara temple is one of the oldest temples in Nashik. An architectural beauty, this temple has the river Godavari in its backdrop. Like the other Lord Shiva temple, this temple does not have an idol of Nandi bull.

COIN MUSEUM- Coin Museum has a fine collection of research and well-documented history of Indian currencies. Established in 1980 under the Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies, it is the only museum of its kind in Asia.

SOMESHWAR WATERFALLS/DUDHDAGAR FALLS- The panoramic site of Dudhsagar Waterfalls in Someshwar is known as one of the best spots all around the world. Bestowed with picture-postcard scenery, these waterfalls are equally popular amidst locals as well as tourists as a picnic spot. During the monsoon season, these fully roaring waterfalls are flocked by people. The water of this 10-meter stretch of waterfalls looks milky white.

ANJANERI HANUMAN TEMPLE- An important pilgrim center, as the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, Ajneri is located on the Nasik-Trimbakeshwar road. Numerous Jain temples scattered on the landscape evidences that this lovely place was a Jain settlement earlier. A mountainous terrain amidst the lustrous greenery, its rocky surroundings offer a perfect spot for rock climbing.

WINERIES - Nasik is famous for its grapes. Not surprisingly, it is home to a large number of wineries. You can undertake wine tasting trips in any of them or spend a good day relaxing in their peaceful and lush environs.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: NASIK - PUNE

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Pune to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

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