Nashik

Located on the banks of the Godavari river, Nashik is one of the holiest cities in India. It is at its exuberant best when it plays host to the Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious congregations in the world. 

Pandavleni Caves 

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Located at a distance of 8 km from Nashik, Pandavleni Caves are one of the well known tourist attractions of Maharashtra. Chiseled into the hills, Pandavleni is a group of 24 caves dating back to the period between the 2nd century BCE and the 2nd century AD. Of these, Cave 18, a chaityagrha, is the most impressive. These magnificent Buddhist rock-cut caves are known for profusion of ornate carvings of the highest order. These caves received the patronage of various rulers inducing those belonging to the Satavahana dynasty.