Top 10 Places to Visit in Nashik: Temples, Vineyards & Falls
The best places to visit in Nashik combine an important pilgrimage town on the Godavari, ancient caves and a growing wine country.
21 September 2026 · 2 min read · Best in Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, Sep
The best places to visit in Nashik combine an important pilgrimage town on the Godavari, ancient caves and a growing wine country.
1. Trimbakeshwar Temple
A Jyotirlinga temple about 30 km away at the source of the Godavari.
2. Panchavati
The old temple quarter linked to the Ramayana on the river bank.
3. Ramkund
A bathing tank on the Godavari, the centre of the Kumbh Mela.
4. Kalaram Temple
A black stone temple dedicated to Rama.
5. Pandavleni Caves
Ancient Buddhist caves on a hill, with carved viharas.
6. Sula and the vineyards
Wine estates around Nashik with tours and tastings for adults.
7. Anjaneri Hill
A hill said to be the birthplace of Hanuman, popular for a short trek.
8. Saptashrungi
A hill shrine of the goddess, about 60 km away.
9. Igatpuri
A hill town with waterfalls and viewpoints in the monsoon.
10. Bhandardara
A lake and waterfall area about 70 km away.
Best time to visit
October to March for pleasant days; July to September for waterfalls.
Keep the winery visit for the afternoon and the temples for the morning.
Timings, permits, ticket rules and dates change from year to year, so confirm the current details before you travel.