Travel Attractions : Ramkund,Muktidham Temple,Kalaram Temple,Coin Museum,Pandavleni Caves Languages Spoken : Marathi, Hindi, English Best Time To Visit : Throught The Year Temperature : Max 44.8 °C (108.3 °F) The lowest, also at Nashik, was 0.6 °C (33.1 ºF)
Proximity to many holy temples and sites including the famous pilgrimage centre of Shirdi and a long tryst with India's sacred past, has made Nashik a confluence for the spiritually enlightened. Mythology has it that Rama, the king of Ayodhya, made Nashik his temporary abode during the 14 years of his exile. The poets Rishi Valmiki, Mahakavi Kalidas and Bhavabhooti have paid rich tributes to Nashik in many of their works. In addition, Nashik has always been the epicentre of commerce and trade. Ptolemy, the famous philosopher made a mention of Nashik in 150 BC, leading researchers to believe that it was probably the country's largest market place.
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.
How To Reach Nashik (Nasik):- Air :- Nashik is connected by with Mumbai. Rail:- Nashik is one the major stations on the Central Railway and there are a number of convenient trains that connect Nashik to other cities and towns. Road:-Nashik is 185 kms from Mumbai and can be reached by motoring on the NH-3 via Thane-Kasar-Igatpuri. Pune-Nashik is 220 kms. There are several private and state buses available between Mumbai/Thane and Nashik.
