About Sita Gumpha :
To the west of Kalaram Temple in Panchvati, is the Sita Gumpha. Sita Gumpha is a cave where Goddess Sita stayed during exile and worshipped Lord Shiva. It is believed that the Demon of Lanka, Ravana kidnapped Sita from here. The cave can be approached by a narrow staircase and inside it are the idols of Lord Rama, Laxama, Sita and Shiv Lingam. The place is aptly termed Panchvati due to the presence of 5 ancient Banyan Trees near the cave. Sita Gumpha is one of the most visited places in Nashik for worship by devotees.
General Information about Sita Gumpha :
Location: Nashik
State: Maharashtra
Capital: Mumbai
Language: Marathi, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Sita Gumpha :
By Air:
Nashik city does not have an airport of its own. The airport that falls nearest from its periphery is the Chatrapatti Shivaji international Airport of Mumbai. It is approximately 180 km from the Nashik city and is serviced by almost all the national as well as international airlines. The next nearest airport is that of Pune, a domestic one.
By Rail:
The railway station at Nashik is counted amongst the major stations on the Central Railway. It is serviced by almost all the express and fast trains that go through the region. Reaching Nashik by rail is not at all difficult; since the railway station is connect with all the key cities of Maharashtra as well as India, through direct trains.
By Road:
Nashik is located at a distance of approximately 180 km from Mumbai and 220 km from Pune and is easily accessible by road from both of the cities. You can easily find State Transport as well as private buses for all the cities in Maharashtra and the neighbouring states from here. Taxis are also easily available.