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Bhandardara is a holiday resort village near Igatpuri, in the western ghats of India. The village is located in the Tehsil Akole Ahmednagar district of the state of Maharashtra. It sits by the Pravara River, and the natural environment, waterfalls, mountains, Wilson dam, Arthur lake and Randha falls are tourist attractions. It has a number of treking and hiking routes, including a small trek to Ratangad fort.
Ramkundh is also called Asthi Vilaya Tirtha, which dissolves the bones dead fropped into it. During Kumbhmela the famous Kumbh Snan / bath is supposed to happen here in PAVITRA RAMKUND.
Pandu Leni, also known as Tirthankar Leni, Panch Pandav or Pandav Leni Jain cave, is ancient rock-cut sculptures complex located at Gomai River. These caves were excavated by Jain saints 2,000 years ago.
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirling is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak. It is dedicated to the god Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
River Godavari flows through Nashik and its Northern part is called as Panchavati. It is said that lord Shri Ram and Sita along with Laxman stayed at Panchavati for some time. Thus Panchavati has gained holy importance. There are five Banyan (Vad) trees and hence the area is called Panchavati.Nearby is Sita Gumpha (cave) where Sita is said to have stayed for some time.
