NASIK   INFORMATION

Nasik is one of the most important cities of Northern Maharashtra. Nasik, in Maharashtra, is situated at a distance of 200 km from Mumbai (Bombay) as well as Pune. The city has become the center of attraction because of its beautiful surroundings and cool and pleasant climate. Nasik has a personality of its own due to its mythological, historical, social and cultural importance. The city, vibrant and active on the industrial, political, social and cultural fronts, has influenced the lives of many a great personalities. The river Godavari flows through the city. Temples and ghats on the banks of Godavari have made Nasik one of the holiest places for Hindus all over the World.

Nasik mainly know as pilgrim centre, is in a true way city of temple. The areas like Panchavati are worth visiting places of the city.The near by area such as Trimbakeshwar, Vani, Shirdi, Pandavlena and others are also the tourists attractions.  

City Guide

Nasik is a rapidly growing business hub, about 180 Km Northeast of Bombay Situated on Bombay Agra national highway No.3 and 210 Km North of Pune on National Highway No. 50. It is located on central railway 175 Km from Bombay. Suitably located, Nasik is rapidly attracting the industry and investment after near saturation of Bombay and Pune. The Area of Nasik is second largest in Maharashtra after Mumbai.
There are various types of land forms in Nasik district. In the western part of the district lies the Sahyadri mountains. Vani and Chandwad hill ranges lie in the central part, while the Kalsubai hill range is to the south. The two main rivers in Nasik- district are the Godavari and the Girna. The Darna, Godavari, Aram, Kadwa and Mosam rivers all have their source in the hilly parts of the Sahyadris and flow eastwards.
Nasik was once much popular for its pleasant climate . Even today, in comparison with nearby places like Mumbai, Pune , Jalgaon etc. Nasik enjoys cool weather and a pleasant climate. The Deolali area in particular has the distinction of a very soothing climate and as such there are many Sanatoriums in this area for the visitors to come and stay . The temperature ranges from 5 deg C in chilly winters to 41 C (max) in very hot summer . Averege humidity is max 62% min 43% where as average rainfall is around 700 mm .The city has become the center of attraction because of its beautiful surroundings and cool and pleasant climate. Nasik has a personality of its own due to its mythological, historical, social and cultural importance.The city, vibrant and active on the industrial, political, social and cultural fronts, has influenced the lives of many a great personalities. The river Godavari flows through the city. Temples and ghats on the banks of Godavari have made Nasik one of the holiest places for Hindus all over the World.

History of Nasik

Nasik has a history of being present in the Stone Age .Lord Ramchandra along with Sita and brother Laxman settled down in Nasik for the major time of their "Vanwasa". According to the mythology, Laxman cut the nose (Nasika in Sanskrita) of " Shurpanakha" and hence the city got the name ‘Nasik’. Long ago, Brahmadeva had meditated in "Padmasana", so the city was also called "Padma-Aasana" for some time. It is also believed that, Lord Vishnu had defeated the three demons and thus city also had the name "Tri-Kantak"
In the recent past, the Moguls were fascinated by the beauty of the city and renamed it as "Gulshanabad" meaning the city of gardens. Beautiful fresh flowers were sent to Aurangazeb from Gulshanabad i.e. Nasik. But it was during the rule of the Peshwas, when the place was finally renamed as Nasik. During the Peshwas period, Raghobadada and his wife Anandibai settled down at Anandwalli in Nasik.

It was during the British rule in 1818, when Nasik once again regained its importance. The British fell in love with the beauty of the city and developed it in various fields. The Golf course, developed by the British, was one of the largest in Asia.

Milestones in History of Nasik

·         1861 Deolali Cantonment formed.

·         1862 Nasik Road railway station was built.

·         1864 Nasik Municipality formed.

·         1869 Nasik district formed.

·         1910 Police Training School established.

·         1922 Distillery started at Nasik Road.

·         1927 Security Press formed at Nasik Road, 

# Nasik is a great city with a population of 10,80,000.

# Nasik is the third largest Industrial city of Maharashtra State.

# Nasik was named as Gulshan-a-bad (city of gardens) during the Mughal period, later on

   it was name Nasik.

# Nasik is a city which grows grapes and onions in abundance.

# All the Indian bond papers and post cards are printed at Nasik.

# Indian currencies are printed at Nasik. ( Reserve Bank )

# Devalali, the famous military training center is in Nasik.

# Trumbakeshwar, the bud of the river Godavari is nearby the city of Nasik.

# Nasik is a sacred piligramic city.

# Ram's mother Kai Kai sent Rama for fourteen years to Nasik for banvas.

# Ravan snatched Sita from Nasik to Srilanka.

# In Nasik Punchoti there is a hut of Sita.

# The river Godavari flows thru this city on the bank of this river is a Sita Kund

   where Sita used to take bath.. 

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Mumbai Agra Road,
Nasik

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Mumbai Agra Road
Nasik

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Bedmutha Chambers, 16, MIDC,
Satpur, Nashik-422007

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60 Feet Road, Tilak Path,
Nashik-422001

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(253)563784
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Nasik Road-422101

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(253)580777
Sharanpur Cross Road,
Nashik-422005

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(253)572231
Trimbak Road, Nashik-422002

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(253)80821 1370,
Shivaji Road, Nashik-422001

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(253)352202
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Nasik-Pune Rd, Nashik-422101

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(253)382114
Mumbai-Agra Rd, Pandav Lane,
Nashik-422009

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(253)573525 1362,
Trimbak Rd, Nashik-422002

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Bombay-Agra Rd, Nashik-422009

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(253)383970
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(253)572164
Opp. H.P.T.College, College Rd,
Nashik-422005

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253)77813
Mumbai-agra Rd,
Nashik-422009

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(253)350738
D-Road, MIDC, Satpur,
Nashik-422007

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(253)80635
60 feet Rd, Tilak Path,
Nashik-422001