Nasik

Situated on the banks of the sacred Godavri River at an altitude of 565 meter above the sea level, the city of Nasik had always been the focus of religion. A city of fabulous temples, it acquired a high esteem from Vedic period onwards. A major pilgrimage center of the Hindus, Nasik is a city embellished with rich cultural heritage. A legendary city, which has got its name from the great epic, Ramayana, Nasik is believed to be the place where Shoorppanakha, tried to seduce Lord Ram.

From the outstanding temples to the sophisticated wineries, Nasik presents a curious blend of different realities that bestowed the town with a slightly baffled appearance. A city with all the characteristics of modernity is getting delighted in its ancient heritage. It's purely a city in rustic surroundings. Though Nasik doesn't have the characteristics of an established hill station, it is located comfortably in a basin formed by the high Sahyadri Hills. These varied facets of Nasik make it an appealing holiday destination with something on offer for everyone from the pious spartan to the gaudy wine buffs.

A sacred city which houses one of India's 12 holy Jyotirlingas, the life in and around the city revolves round it’s religious face. The holy and quaint city Nasik is also renowned for its enchanting Ghats and temples on the banks of the majestic Godavri River. A write up about Nasik would be incomplete with out a mention of the largest religious festival of Hindus, Kumbh Mela. It is believed that a holy dip in the pre-determined time would wash away all the sins of the devotees.

The city with remarkable structures of historical importance, Nasik also holds the esteem of being the birthplace of well-known Indians. The city is interspersed by temples, forts, wineries and industrial units, Nasik presents a marvelous blend of old and new.