Nashik is a district head
quarters located on the banks of Godavari and is 185 km away
from Mumbai. The climate is moderate, and is located at 635
m above mean sea level. The city has developed on both the banks
of Godavari which divides the city into almost equal halves.
The History of the city dates back to Ramayana. There are many
references of the city in many epics as well as vedas. Today
the city has developed into a metropolis with a population of
14 lakh souls. The city since old days have developed on the
banks with basically the design of a religious place How-ever
today it has been a flourishing Industrial Centre as well as
an educational centre.
Today, Nashik is a bustling
township with a blend of the ancient and the modern. Scattered
across the city are numerous forts and majestic temples. But
it is also the home to many industries. The Security Printing
Press of the government, which prints the nation's currency,
is located here.
It is part of the green
belt and is renowned for the various fruits and vegetables it
produces. In fact the yield of grapes, strawberries and onions
in Nashik is amongst the highest in the country.
