Sita Gufa

Very fond of ancient places. But nothing could be as ancient as places like Sita gufa. This is one of the biggest landmarks of Indian society. It brings you back to those times when Lord Sita visited this place during her struggling days.

But there is one thing as a feedback. They have displayed our Indian map during that times. But they have added Pakistan in our territory then. In those times, it was India. So I raised this question with the sevak there, he told this is for new generation to connect. Well, new generation should learn history better than us..

Its an ancient gufa where Goddess Sita used to stay. Its a good experience, the entry of Gufa seems small and we might feel we will not fit in but even a fat person can go through that entry its like small sections. You also get autos here who help you visit the other important places which is must visit to nashik these places are nearby.
Photography is not allowed here, you have queue sometimes on the way

Was less crowded
Went inside gufa where mata sita used to stay as per ramayana story.
Inside - idol of Sitaram Lakshman and lord Shiva Linga, camera n light inside
Exhibition visit with 1/- person.
Located in centre of city . Nearby ramkund on godawari river .

Legend says that mata sita lived in this cave for some time. Place of entry is narrow but well vantilated. If you fear closed places then this is also not for you. Very obese people please avoid. There is a que in place and generally its not very crowded. If having any medical issues also then avoid. Otherwise once inside their was no issues. Had to crawl for some time for around ten feet. Inside the cave the idol is really great. Must go if you can go.

One time visit. Not neat place but can be visited. Please avoid buying any kind of fruits from there, they will make you lure and sell bad items.
Specially Pomegranate/dry fruits.
Morning before 10am of after 5pm you can go directly inside gufa without any queue.
Try to go Panchvati ghat by walk if you visited without any personal vehicle. From there you can get auto/cab on valid rates. No restroom found nearby.

A must visit place. Has a rich background of history. Always recommeded to hire a guide , the history is very intresting. There are around 2 gufas and a museum which charges around 1re.

Sita Gumpha or Sita Gufaa is situated in Panchavati area of Nashik. It is one of the top pilgrimage places to visit in Nashik.

Sita Gumpha is believed to be the place where Sita worshipped Lord Shiva during their exile. The cave, containing the idols of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshmana, can be accessible only through the help of a narrow staircase. The ancient Shivlinga still exists in the cave and is visited by large number of devotees every day. Devotees believed to be the place where Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, abducted Sita.

Outside the cave is a large grove of 5 very old Banyan trees, after which the area is named, Panchavati means 'a garden of five banyan trees'. These trees are said to have been there during the exile of Lord Rama. There is a place called Tapovan where Lakshmana, the brother of Rama, cut off the nose of Surpanakha, the sister of Ravana. The entire Aranya Kanda of Ramayana is set in Panchavati.

It's one of those things, where if the service isn't accomodating, the entire experience is sour. The gufa was a 2-min journey inside, exploring the carved out cave with the gods and goddesses.

Overall, it's good to check this place out but it doesn't stand out as expected.