Stop 2 : Sri Kalaram Mandir

Situated at a distance of 500 metres from ram khund, it is an old hindu shrine in the Panchavati area. The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, who has been enshrined inside the sanctum sanctorum in the form of a black stone idol. The temple formed a pivotal role in the Dalit Movement in India. Dr. Ambedkar led a protest outside the temple on 2nd March 1930, in order to allowing Dalits into the temple. The architectural design of this temple is similar to the temple of Trimbakeshwar. The temple has been constructed completely out of black stones and four entrance doors, one each facing East, West, South and North. The temple is surrounded by an enclosure which comprises of 96 pillars. The stones used in the construction of the temple were brought from Ramshej. It took almost 12 years to complete, with the help of over 2000 workers. Kalaram Temple is around 70 feet high and has a gold-plated peak. The summit of the Kalaram Mandir is made up of 32 tons of gold.

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Stop 3 : Sita Gufaa/ Sita Gumpha

Sita Gufaa is located near the Kalaram Mandir. Sita Gumpha is believed to be the place where Sita worshipped Lord Shiva during their exile. The cave, containing the idols of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshmana, can be accessible only through the help of a narrow staircase. The ancient Shivlinga still exists in the cave and is visited by large number of devotees every day. Devotees believed to be the place where Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, abducted Sita.

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Stop 4 : Someshwar Waterfalls/ Dudhsagar Waterfalls

At a distance of 2 km from Someshwar Temple and 9 km from Nashik Central Bus Station, Someshwar Waterfalls is a breathtaking waterfalls situated near Gangapur on the suburbs of Nashik.

Dudhsagar Waterfalls, popularly known as Someshwar Waterfalls, is one of the most iconic and dearing places of Nasik to be in. Ideally kept as the last activity of the day so that friends and family can fully immerse themselves in this milky swarm of water. The height of the waterfall is 10 m and the place turns very picturesque during the monsoon as there is a huge water flow and also a lot more greenery around. There is also a Balaji Temple near the waterfall which is a must visit place.

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Stop 5 : MTDC Vineyards/ Sula Vineyards

Tourists across all the age groups and parts of the country are encouraged to come and witness the winery process, Sula vineyards is the country’s largest winery produce facility. It offers it’s an exclusive tour to all the tourists and showcases the journey of the grapes to the wine in your glass. There is also a tasting room with a panoramic view of the vineyards. This tour will comfortably take 2 hours of your morning and will be worthwhile. MTDC grape park resort also offers a tour to understanding the process of growing wine through its vast reserves of land available. 

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Stop 6 : Coin Museum

Located at a distance of approximately 26 km from MTDC hotel and 14 km from Sula vineyards. The museum is the only one of its kind in Asia with a very rich collection of research and well-documented history of the Indian currency system. The displays in the museums comprise of coins, moulds, dyes, replicas, photographs, numismatic material, along with bronze, terracotta's, copper-hoard objects, paintings and some historical artifacts. These exhibits give a vast idea of the various currency systems that existed in India from centuries. The museum also exhibits dioramas of depicting coin minting and coin manufacturing techniques. 

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Stop 7 : Pandavleni Caves

It is 21 km from the coin museum or approx. 45 mins – 1 hour drive. The location of the caves is a holy Buddhist site in Maharashtra and also one of the popular places to visit in Nashik. Pandavleni Caves are a group of 24 caves carved between the 3rd century BC and the 2nd century AD, representing the Hinayana Buddhism and has nothing to do with the characters of Mahabharata (the Pandavas). There are several inscriptions found in these caves. Inscriptions in caves 3, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19 and 20 are legible. The Pandavleni Caves can be reached by a flight of steps from the bottom of the hill and one needs to do 20 minutes trek to reach the caves. Some of the caves here are intricately connected by stone-cut ladders that join them to the other caves.

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