Nasik Tourism

The city of Nashik on the banks of the Godavari River echoes with history and religious fervour. Located on the western edge of the Deccan peninsula, Nashik had always been a centre of religion, dating back to 1^st century BC when Buddhist monks resided here. Nashik hosts the tri-annual Kumbh Mela which draws pilgrims from all corners of India. According to popular legend, Lord Rama and his wife Sita resided here for sometime during his 14 years of exile from the kingdom of Ayodhya. Awed by the city's scenic beauty, the Mughals named Nashik as Gulshanabad. The city is also famous for its growing wine industry, so much so that Nashik is often called the Wine Capital of India. Punctuated by temples, forts, wineries and an equal number of industrial units, Nashik is an eclectic blend of old and new. In fact, it is the third largest industrial township in Maharashtra after Mumbai