Work under the Ram Kal Path project is under way near Kalaram temple
Nashik: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has approved projects worth Rs 12 crore to develop vending zones and civic amenities around Kalaram and Kapaleshwar temples in Panchavati under the ambitious Ram Kal Path project.
Earlier, work orders worth Rs 22.55 crore for phase-I and Rs 83.35 crore for phase-II were issued in June and July 2025, respectively. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nashik | Silver Rate in Nashik | Bank Holidays in Nashik | Public Holidays in Nashik | Petrol Price in Nashik | Diesel Price in Nashik | CNG Price in Nashik | LPG Price in Nashik Stay updated with the latest Nashik news. Download the TOI App.
NMC’s standing committee recently cleared the proposal, allocating Rs 7 crore for works near Kalaram temple and Rs 5 crore for the Kapaleshwar temple precinct. Envisioned at a total cost of Rs 146.10 crore, the Ram Kal Path project aims to transform the Panchavati-Ramkund belt into a major religious and tourism destination by showcasing Nashik’s Ramayana heritage. Of the total project cost, Rs 99.16 crore has been sanctioned by Centre, while the remaining Rs 46.94 crore will be shared by state govt, NMC and other agencies.
The projects will be executed through the agency already appointed for the larger Ram Kal Path development, with funds sourced from Clean Godavari Bond and Urban Challenge Fund. the Kapaleshwar temple component has now been newly incorporated into the project While the vending zone at Kalaram temple was part of the original Ram Kal Path master plan. The appointed architect will prepare implementation drawings for the Kalaram temple works. The project spans key landmarks including Ahilyabai Holkar Bridge, Ramkund, Kapaleshwar Temple, Sardar Chowk, Kalaram Temple and Sita Gufa. The broader plan includes riverfront development along Godavari, improved drinking water and parking facilities, fountains, boating infrastructure, designated no-vehicle and no-plastic zones, and extensive beautification through murals, sculptures, decorative arches, lamp pillars and illumination.