Nashik

Nashik - One of the most important cities of Northern Maharashtra. The city has become the center of attraction because of its beautiful surroundings and cool and pleasant climate. Nashik has a personality of its own due to its mythological, historical, social and cultural importance. The city, vibrant and active on the industrial, political, social and cultural fronts, has influenced the lives of many a great personalities.

Sunder Narayan Temple is rich in carvings and domed porticoes. During the equinoxes, the rays of the early morning sun fall at the feet of Lord Narayana's idol placed 50 ft from the outer wall. The lamp burning in the shrine can be seen from the Kampaleshwar Temple, a distance away. The Kampaleshwar Temple is known for the peculiarity of Lord Shiva's Linga (phallic symbol) wearing a skull.

The Rameshwar or Naro Shankar Temple with its white marble structure is the richest and the most elaborate. The Sita Gupha is the cave where Sita hid from Ravana.

It said to have been used by Rama and Sita during their exile. Its holy water is believed to provide moksha (liberation of the soul). More interestingly, the water has the ability to dissolve bones and the remains of famous Indians have ended up here.