Located 20 kms away from Nashik, Anjaneri alias Anjneri is a picturesque village with spectacular history and mythological importance. Nestled in the western ghats, this pilgrim center is believed to be the birth place of Lord Hanuman, the son of 'Pavan' (the wind) and Anjani. The place derived its name from Anjani and it also houses a big marvelous temple of Anjani Mata devoted to here. Anjaneri mountain is an ideal spot for adventure seekers and a perfect place for mountaineering. Evidence shows that, earlier this place was a Jain settlement and numerous Jain temples are located nearby.