The river Godavari flows through the city.The temples and ghats on the banks of Godavari makes Nasik one of the holiest places in the World.The city has special attraction because of its beautiful surroundings and pleasant climate.

It is said that,Brahmadeva had meditated here  in "Padmasana" , so the city was also called "Padma-Aasana" for some time.Legend also says that, Lord Vishnu had finished three demons here and hence the city was also called as  "Tri-Kantak".

Renowed poets like Kalidas,Valmiki and Bhavabhuti have paid rich tributes here.Nasik was also known as the 'Land of the braves' during the regime of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
 

Someshwar
This is situated on the way to Gangapur dam amidst greenery and cool climate.The temple of Navasha Ganpati is on the way to Someshwar.

Ahmednagar Fort
Ahmednagar Fort,which dates back to 1559, is one of the best designed forts and is situated in the Ahmednagar district.

Bhagur
Bhagur is located about 3 kms away from Deolali Camp having a beautiful temple of "Bhagur Devi". This is the birth place of the freedom fighter,Veer Savarkar.

Deolali Camp 
Deolali Camp,the famous Indian military center which is one of the oldest, is located 16 km away from Nasik. It  was established by the Britishers in 1861.There is a famous temple of lord Khandoba on the hill, which is known as Khandobachi Tekadi.

Saptashringi Devi Temple
Saptashringi Devi Temple is situated at Wani, about 55 kms from Nasik which is dedicated to Goddess Saptashringi.The idol of the goddess has 18 hands, carrying a weapons and in a stance to defeat the demons.

Tryambakeshwar Temple
This is the most popular and most visited excursion near the Nasik city of Maharashtra.It is regarded as the main Jyotirlinga.

Artillery Centre
This  artillery center is now completing its 50th year. The Indian army's officers and soldiers are trained here. Training for 'Bofors Gun' is given here.The area is restricted for civilians since it is under military controll.

Takli
This is the place of Saint Ramdas who was the Guru of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.Ramdas had eloped from his wedding function and  settled down at Takli. Ramdas Swami's ashram is preserved here in his memory. There is also a Hanuman temple on the bank of river Nandini.

Panchavati
On the Northern part of river Godavari,there are five Banyan trees here and hence this place is called Panchavati.It has holy significance since,Lord Shri Ram,Sita with Laxman stayedhere for some time.

Ramkund
Ramkund is so called because Shri. Ram  had taken bath here.A dip in this kunda is considered very sacred. Mortal remains (Asthi) immersed in this kunda,dissolve immediately in the water.The ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were immersed in Ramkund.

Sita Gumpha
The cave has the idol of Shri. Ram, Laxman and Sita.To 
the left, one can enter into the cave having the Shiva Linga.Devotees believe that Ravan kidnapped Sita from here. 

Kalaram mandir 
This temple built by Peshwas has black stones which  were brought 200 years ago,from Ramshej.There were 2000 workers who constructed this temple in 12 years. There is 32 tons of gold in the apex.

Naroshankar Temple
Situated in Panchavati,this "Maya" style is one of the most beautiful pieces of temple architecture of the 18th century.In four directions are statues of the saints in Padmasana.

Sundarnarayan Temple
Sundarnarayan temple is situated at the corner of Ahillyabai Holkar Bridge.Lord Vishnu who was cursed by a demons wife and was turned black, took a holy bath in the river Godavari and regained his complexion. Since he became beautiful(sunder) again, - he was as Sundarnarayana.

Godavari Temple
The Godavari Temple,also called Ganga temple, was built in 1760, by Gopikabai,the mother of the Elder Madhavrao Peshwa.This temple is open for devotees only during the period of Kumbhamela (once in 12 years).