Nasik: Things to Do on Your Weekend Getaway

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Distance from Mumbai:  128 kilometres

Known for its proximity to Shirdi, Nasik is emerging as a popular weekend getaway destination from Mumbai. Based on a friend's recommendation who visited the Sula Festival this year, we decided to stop over for the weekend in Nasik as a part of our annual visit to Shirdi. Here are a few things you must do on your weekend getaway to Nasik:

Top 5 Things to Do in Nasik

1. Ramkund: Whether you’re here for a spiritual sojourn or just a weekend getaway, visit the ghat of Ramkund where Lord Rama and Sita used to bathe. The waters here are said to provide moksha!

2. Sula Vineyards: Located about 15 kilometres from Nasik, Sula Vineyards is a big hit with wine lovers. Enjoy wine tasting sessions with your partner or take your family for a ride on bicycles and picnic by the lake.

3. Dudhsagar Falls: A popular picnic spot during monsoon season, the Dudhasagar Waterfalls derive their name from the word dudh or milk.

4. Trimbakeshwar (Shiva Temple):  An ancient Hindu temple in Trimbak, the Shiva Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. It’s a short drive from Nasik.

5. Shirdi:  Around 100 kilometres from Nasik, Shirdi is one of the most popular temples in India. Make a stop at the famed Sai Baba Temple here on your weekend break to Nasik.

Travel Tips

Here are a few tips if you are planning a short trip to Nasik:

Where to stay? One of the nicer hotels in this area is Old Magazine House. The average cost per room per night is Rs. 4,800. Other good hotels in Nasik include the Ginger Hotel, Lily Sarovar, Hi 5 Hotel and Experience, Hotel  24 Seven and Hotel Seven Heaven.

Budget: Rs. 2,500 per person (inclusive of 2 nights stay in a 3-star hotel)

Distance from Mumbai: 170 km (three hrs by road)

Traveller Type: Heritage Lovers, Family, Solo Travellers