Nashik also spelled Nasik is an ancient holy city in Maharashtra, India. The city is located about 180 km northeast of Mumbai or Bombay. The city finds mention in the epic poem “Ramayana” Godavari river originates from Brahmagiri mountain, Trimbakeshwar 2 hrs drive from Nashik. The Western Ghats or Sahyadri range stretches from north to south across the western portion of the district. There is a temple complex, Panchavati, and near it is Ram Kund water tank, where Ram was thought to have bathed.
As one of the 4 major Mahakumbh and ardhkumbh locations where millions of Hindu devotees congregate every 6 and 12 years, alongside Ujjain, Prayagraj, Haridwar. The city is well connected by road, rail, and air. Nashik lies on the western edge of the Deccan Plateau there are numerous places to visit for tourists, one of them is 108 feet Rishabdev Bhagwan at Mangi Tungi. Tourists can visit the Pandavleni Caves, also called Nasik Caves, a group of 24 caves carved between the 1st century BCE and 2nd century AD.
The city is surrounded by numerous mountains and is a major source of water, The larger eastern portion of the district, which lies on the Deccan Plateau, is open, fertile, and well cultivated. Nashik is also known as Mini Maharashtra, because the climate and soil conditions of Surgana, Peth, Igatpuri resemble Konkan. Nashik district is the third-largest district and fourth-largest city n Maharashtra in terms of population and one of the largest by area occupying an area in the north Maharashtra region.
Nashik has numerous dams in the vicinity which are built on the Godavari and its tributaries including Gangapur Dam,Chankapur dam, Kashypi Dam, Girna dam, and Darna dam. Tourists can visit all these dams to enjoy boat rides Nashik is also the hub for the wine industry in India and tourists can visit the wineyards located around the city. Tourists can also visit the Anjaneri Parvat, beautiful Someshwar Waterfall, and Ramshej Fort. There are numerous others places to visit around the city including Shri Someshwar Mahadev Mandir, Shrine of the Infant Jesus, and Artillery Museum.
tourist can also visit Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden. The economy of the Nashik is primarily based on agriculture with wheat, millet, and peanuts as main produce and horticulture, especially production of grapes, the main ingredient of wine. As such the city is known as the wine capital of India. Silk and cotton farming as well as sugar and oil processing are also important contributors generating huge employment. opportunities Nashik is also a major defense and aerospace manufacturing hub with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited aircraft manufacturing plant located at Ozar.
The Currency Note Press and India Security Press are also in Nashik, where Indian currency and government stamp papers are printed respectively. As an industrial hub, the city is home to numerous factories set up by public sector and private sectors companies such as are Atlas Copco, Robert Bosch GmbH, CEAT Limited, Crompton Greaves, Graphite India, ThyssenKrupp, Epcos, Everest Industries, Gabriel India, GlaxoSmithKline, Hindustan Coca-Cola, Hindustan Unilever Limited and many more. There are numerous hotels, resorts, lodges, and guesthouses that provide luxurious, mid-range, and budget accommodation.
Restaurants serve a variety of delicacies including Maharashtrian Deccan, South Indian, and North Indian dishes at reasonable prices. The Street food scene here is good with street vendors selling everything from, snacks sweets, drinks, and more. Nashik is famous for its silverware craftsmanship that is worth buying by tourists. Shopping in Nashik has many options there are several markets and shoppingmals that sell a variety of local and international branded products.
Tourism in Nashik is also about adventure, tourists can visit Harihar Fort, Brahmagiri Hill, Anjneri Hill, and Dugarwadi Waterfall for trekking, dirt biking go-karting, and picnic. There are numerous other places worth visiting in and around the city. Those interested in picnic can also go to several amusement parks. All in all Nashik as a historic, religious place is worth a visit perfect for an extended weekend visit.
