Bhimashankar is 128 kms. away from Pune. The route to Bhimashankar is via Manchar. One can go to this place, full of natural beauty and lovely scenery, and be back to Pune in one day. Bhimashankar is a good paradise for nature lovers, trekkers, jungle lovers and bird watchers. It is recommended to visit the place for at least 2/3 days. The best seasons to go to Bhimashankar are monsoon and winter. There is a beautiful temple of Lord Shiva which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Lord Shankara after getting angry, killed Rakshas Tripurasura. The heat generated from their war caused the origin of river Bhima. That is why it is called Bhimashankar. There are Buddha style carvings of Amba-Ambika, Bhootling and Bhimashankar in the hills of Manmod near Bhimashankar. This is at the height of 1034 mtrs. A big size bell in Hemadpanthi structure built by Nana Phadanavis is also a feature of Bhimashankar. Various places that could be visited in Bhimashankar are Hanuman Lake, Gupt Bhimashankar, Origin of River Bhima, Nag Phani, Bombay Point, Sakshi Vinayak and lot more. Bhimashankar is conserve red forest area and wildlife sanctuary where a variety of birds, animals, flowers, plants can be seen. A rare animal "Shekru" can be found in deep woods. Bhimashankar is worth visited for jungle lovers and trekkers as well as for pilgrims.
Trimbakeshwar, which is 28 kms. (18 miles) from Nashik. It is a religious center having one of the twelve JYOTIRLINGA of the world. The extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlinga located here is that it has three faces embodying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu & Lord Mahesh(Shiva). All other JYOTIRLINGA have Shiva as the main deity. The temple is known for its appealing architecture and sculpture and is at the foothills of a mountain called Brahmagiri. Godavari River originates on Bramhagiri mountain and meets to the sea near Raj Mahendri, AP.
Saptashrungi Devi is Durga Devi, she is located at Vani a place near the city of Nashik in the state of Maharashtra. This place is one of the 51 shakti peeth of India and Pakistan.
Ram Kund, Where Shri Rama had bath in the Godavari river of Nashik. The Kumbh mela is held here after every 12-year, When Sun and Jupiter enters Leo Rashi. Hundreds of pilgrims arrive here to take a holy dip at the 'Ramkund' in the river Godavari, which is considered the 'Ganges of the south'. Ramkund is the spot where the river Godavari turns to right at an angle of 90 degrees and gains importance, as Lord Ram is said to have taken his daily bath here, during his stay at Nashik. Please Visit http://wikimapia.org/111448/ for ram Kunda Photos The caves were carved out in the 1rst and 2nd century as abodes for the idols of the Jain kings. The caves lodge idols of Buddha and Bodhisatva and the icons of Jain Teerthankara Vrishabhdeo, Veer Manibhadraji and Ambikadevi.The caves are located high in the mountains of Pandavleni and hence the name. Some caves are intricately connected by stone-cut ladders that join them to the other caves. Steps lead to the caves from the bottom of the hill. The peak of the Pandavleni is also accessible by trekking of about 20 mins but the path is treacherous and dangerous. Some of the caves are large and served as a vihara or monastery for the disciples to meet and hear sermons. They contain interesting sculptures. One of the vihara caves is older and finer in sculptural detail and is thought to be nearly as old as the Karla Cave near Lonavala. Another cave is a Chaitya and is similar in age to the Karla Cave and has a particularly elaborate facade. The site has an excellent water management system and skillfully chiseled out of solid rock are several attractive water tanks.
This place Dugarwadi lies to about 30 kms from nashik. A Place , Heaven in nashik..
Yashwant Rao Chavan Open University (YCMOU) came into being in July 1989 by an act promulgated by the Maharashtra State Legislature. It is the 5th Open University of India. Situated in Nasik, it has jurisdiction over the whole of Maharashtra. YCMOU carries on its functions through 8 regional centers located in cities like Amaravati, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik and Pune. It also has about 1400 study centers all over the state. Around 200 different courses are offered in this institute in three languages namely English, Hindi and Marathi. There are 4 lacs registered students and every year about 1 lacs students enroll for pursuing higher studies. Keeping with the trends of open universities, this university is also flexible with regards to eligibility and admission, but strict rules are follower regarding examinations.
The Schools of Study and divisions of YCMOU providing academic programs include -
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The vision of Superb Minerals India Pvt. Ltd., the only landmark of its kind in the Asian Region to exhibit Mineral collection & skills in Art of Human being. Superbly Architecture to have its presence globally, this structure in India will be an avenue to all those who loves nature & mankind. he Mineral Museum came into existence on Akshay Tritiya, 26th April 2001. Inauguration day of “Gargoti” has become the beginning of a golden era in human-nature relationship
Dadasaheb Phalke Smarak is an extensive garden which has been named after the famous film producer Dadasaheb Phalke. It is positioned at the foot of Pandavleni Caves in Nasik, Maharashtra. Lawns, musical fountains, and museums that display Phalke’s works are the other major attractions