Sinnar, city in Nashik district, Nashik division, Maharashtra, India
Sinnar is a town in Nashik district, Maharashtra, sitting at roughly 560 meters above sea level along the Girna River. Old temples stand alongside newer streets, and the surrounding land is used for both farming and industry.
Sinnar was founded around 850 by a local chief named Rav Singuni and later came under the Yadava dynasty, known for building temples across the region. In 1294 Alauddin Khalji attacked the area, marking one of the most disruptive moments in the town's early history.
The people of Sinnar speak Marathi and mark local festivals with music and traditional food that draw the whole community together. Temples remain central to everyday life here, and the markets carry handmade crafts that reflect long-standing local skills.
Sinnar has no railway station, so most visitors arrive by bus or car, with the nearest train stations at Nasik Road and Devlali. The NH160 highway passes close to the town and connects it easily to other places in Maharashtra.
Sinnar is widely known as the Onion Belt of Nashik, making it one of the main centers for vegetable farming and export in the region. The town is also home to the Gargoti Museum, where rare minerals and crystals found locally are on display, drawing visitors with an interest in natural history.
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