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Sight Address : Dudhsagar Falls is located some 8 km from Nashik, just close to the Someshwar temple. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Dudhsagar Falls Waterfalls in Someshwar is regarded as one among the best in the entire world itself. This cascading falls is a favourite picnic spot in the city, which offers picture book scenery. The waterfalls reach its zenith during monsoon season when the cascade displays plenty of water in it. The 10-meter stretch of this cascade is often crowed with people. Another remarkable fact about this lovely falls is its creamy white water that got its name Dudhsagar. Carved steps on the rocks make access to the top of this lovely spot easy.
Dudhsagar WaterFalls
HistoryEdit
The name “Dhudsagar” means Ocean Of Milk and is inspired from the milky white water which comes from the waterfall. The waterfall is10m long and becomes more beautiful after Monsoon as there is plenty of water in the falls and is enjoyed by everyone who visits the place. The rock has been carved properly for the people to get easily at the top.Dudhsagar waterfalls, is a favorite destination among youngsters, teenagers, tourists where they often visit to ignite the adventurous spirits in them. The waterfall is located near Someshwar temple in Nashik and is one of the best spots in Nashik to take pictures.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
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Morning , Afternoon , Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 -2 hour
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxis are available from the railway station and the Nasik Airport, and you can either hire a taxi or share one with other passengers. Taxis and cabs charge around Rs 13 per kilometer.
Pann Travels- Ph: 0253 2342724
Khare Travels- Ph: 0253 2570050
BUS : Nashik city is well connected to neighboring cities in Maharashtra state by Government buses. A number of buses are running between major cities of Maharashtra to Nashik city. The Maharashtra state transport (ST) buses ply from Pune, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Aurangabad, Shirdi etc. to Nashik. The bus ticket per seat ranges from Rs.100 to Rs.700 based on the distance and the type of bus service offered. There are also private luxury buses and volvo buses from Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad to Nashik. There are also Non A/C sleeper and A/C sleeper buses from Mumbai to Nashik. Some buses are there from other states like Madhya pradesh and Gujarat to Nashik. There are buses from Bhopal, Indore, Pathan, Rajkot, Valsad, Baroda, Ahmedabad and many other cities in other states to Nashik. Most of these buses are Volvo A/C buses. For local transport Bus travel is also the most extensive mode among the travel options present in Nasik. You can reach any part of Nasik as all major stops are well connected and the bus network has been well established. Bus fares in Nasik will range around Rs 5 to 30, depending on the distance covered through travel. Nasik Darshan buses are also available for tourists to see the local places of attraction.
Train : The nearest railway station to Nashik is the Nashik Road Railway Station which is about 9 Kms. from Nasik city center. Nashik Road railway station is directly connected to Mumabai and there are regular train services from Nasik Road to many cities in India. Once a tourist reaches the Nasik Road railway station, he can hire a taxi to visit Nashik city. The taxi fare from Nasik Road to Nashik city is around Rs.200. A number of trains are available from Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Agra, Allahabad, Amritsar, Gauhati, Bhuneshwar, New Delhi, Lucknow, Manmad, Nanded, Varanasi etc..
Air : Nashik’s Ozar Airport is located at a distance of 24 km (15 mi) from the city center. [Deccan Airways] used to operate flights to Mumbai from a couple of years ago which were later taken off due to lack of passengers and will operate soon after upgradation to an airport with international standards. Nashik has another airport at Gandhinagar with a shorter runway and hence unfit for modern-day passenger aircraft. The government run Vayudoot used an operate a service to Mumbai from this Gandhinagar Airport during the 1980s. A new Passenger Terminal at Ozar is under construction. Also there is a cargo airport at Ozar. A military airport is present in Deolali Cantonment.
Others : Auto rickshaws are also available in the city of Nasik, and these run on meter. Auto fares normally start off with Rs 15 for the first couple of kilometers and Rs 8 for each additional kilometer. Auto rickshaws are the safest mode of travel in Nasik and night rates are not applicable in Nasik.
Things to CarryEdit
It is advisable to take lots of drinkable water and also camera.
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HelplineEdit
- Police – Emergency: 100, 2575100; Nasik Control Room: 2305233; Panchawati: 2512733
- Fire Brigade – Emergency: 101; Nasik Road: 2461379; Panchawati: 2512919
- Ambulance – Emergency: 102 ; Civil Hospital: 2576106
