Nashik : City That Sites More Than 100 Ancient Temples Nashik, is a city located in the north-western part of Maharashtra and is the third largest city in Maharashtra. It is 171km from Mumbai and 210km from Pune. The city is largely popular as the spiritual pilgrimage in India. It is said that Lord Rama made the city his abode during his exile years. So, the city has a big importance among the Hindus. There are more than hundred ancient temples in the city, including Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, Kalaram Temple, and Dhammagiri.
The city is basically a holy town and there are lots of spiritual values associated with the city. It is among the only four places in the entire world where the Kumbh Mela is held. Each year thousands of devotees and tourists visit the city just to be a part of the Kumbh Mela. This is the reason that the city is also known as the holy pilgrimage city.