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Rain water harvesting enforcement by the Nashik Municipal Corporation
The Nashik Municipal Corporation has made it mandatory for new constructions in the city to install a rain water harvesting system without which a completion certificate is not granted to the construction. This measure is expected to help recharge the aquifers and augment the ground water level in the city.
The older quarters of the city are peculiar to many similar cities of Maharashtra such as Pune
, Satara
and Kolhapur. It is characterized by the wada
s (a housing typology, wada would mean a courtyard house), narrow, shaded, winding streets, peculiar projections onto the street, streets swelling into a chowk
(public courtyard) and the vibrant and active bazaar (market) streets leading towards the river (in many cases). Streets are identified by the goods they sell and still attract large number of buyers from the city and more so from adjoining towns and villages.
Nashik has one of the biggest public libarry named Sarvajanik Vachanalay Nashik.
Nashik is known for its Art and literature contribution.
Nashik has been on the tourist map of India especially Hindu religious tourism because of the legend that Lord Rama lived here during his exile. Gangapur Road, College Road and Trimbak Road form the lifelines of the suburbs. For many, Nashik is just a pit-stop en route to Shirdi or Trimbakeshwar
. If one decides to stop and look around the city and its outskirts, there's plenty to see. The Gangapur Dam
is a beautiful site. The Dudhsagar Fall near the village of Gangapur
is worth a look in the rains. A few kilometers away from Gangapur village is a Stone Age
site. On the road to Trimbakeshwar
is the state's only Museum of Numismatics
. Anjaneri Parvat near Trimbakeshwar
is well known for waterfall
s during monsoon
season. Pandavleni Caves
, the 4th century BC caves of Buddhist
origin, a Bird Sanctuary "Nandur-Madhyameshwar" popularly known as "Bharatpur of Maharashtra", which was started in 1950s
, is a little ways from the city and is a mesmerizing place for nature and bird.
The Godavari is a river that runs from western to southern India and is considered to be one of the big river basins in India. It originates near Trimbak in Nashik District of Maharashtra state and flows east across the Deccan Plateau into the Bay of Bengal near Rajahmundry in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. It enters Andhra pradhesh at Kandhakurthi in Nizamabad District, crosses the Deccan Plateau and then turns to flow in a southeast direction until it empties into the Bay of Bengal through two mouths. Basara, on the banks of Godavari in Nizamabad District, is home to a famous temple for Goddess Saraswathi and is only to the second temple for the Goddess in India.
The Godavari River has a drainage area of 313,000 km² that includes more than one state. The Indrawati, Wainganga, Waradha, Pench, Kanhan and Penuganga rivers, discharge an enormous volume of water into the Godavari system. Its tributaries include Indravati River, Manjira River, Bindusara River and Sabari River.
the Godavari River is sacred to Hindus and has several pilgrimage centers on its banks. It has been held as a special place of pilgrimage for many thousands of years. Many famous personalities, including Baladeva (5000 years ago) and more recently Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (500 years ago) have bathed in her waters as an act of worship.
Godavari Temple
The Godavari Temple was built by Elder Madhavrao Peshwa's mother, Gopikabai in 1760. This temple is open for devotees only during the period of Kumbhamela (once in 12 years) for 13 months. It is also called Ganga Temple.
Muktidham
Muktidham
is the pink marble temple, situated about 9.9 km. away from the Nasik town. This temple depicts all important places of pilgrimage in India. All deities are prepared according to the size of the original deities from the respective holy places. These deities have been duly sanctified by sending them to the original pilgrim centres.
Panchvati
Panchvati is situated about 2 km. away from the Nasik town. The name ‘Panchvati’ is derived from the words Panch which means five and Vati which means banyan tree. Sita Gumpha is situated nearby where Sita, had once taken refuge. There are many temples here such as Kala Ram, Kapaleshwar, Ganga Godavari, Sunder Narayan, Vithal, Pataleshwar and Naroshankar.
Seeta Gufa
Seeta Gufa is a narrow cave in Panchvati. It is said that Seeta stayed in this cave for some days during Vanvas. The entrance of this gupha is small, a bit narrow and a little slopy but it's easy to enter here. The entrance and the exit are separate. The deities of Ram, Seeta and Laxman are placed inside the first main gupha. In the second small gupha there is a Shivling(icon of God Shankar). The main reason attributed for the Shivling is the fact that Seeta used to worship God Shiva and she never took her meals before worshiping him. So for her convenience Shivling was placed in that gupha. A room opposite to Seetagupha is decorated with the scenes from Ramayana like Marich Vadha (i.e. Ram Killing Marich, the demon.), Seeta Haran (the kidnapping of Seeta by Ravan). It is said that Ravan kidnapped Seeta from this place.
Ramkund-
Built in 1695, Ramkund is a holy tank. Chitrarao Khatarkar got it constructed 27mts. by 12 mts. It is believed that, Lord Rama and his consort Sita used this tank for bathing during the years of exile. There is a common belief that if the ashes are immersed in the holy waters of this kund, salvation or moksha is easily achieved.
Kalaram Mandir-
This temple was built in 1794 and is similar in its architectural design to the nearby Trimbakeshwar Temple. The temple is 70 feet in height and was the brainchild of Gopikabai Peshwa. It was built with black stone from the mines of Ramsej Hill. There is a beautiful gold-plated copper peak on the temple. There are icons of Rama, Sita and Laxman lavishly adorned with adornments. The temple is surrounded by several smaller temples such as the Vithal Temple, Ganapati Temple and Maruti Temple.
Pandav Leni-
Pandav Leni are the Hindu caves, situated about 2 km. away from the Nasik town. It consists of 23 caves which contains beautiful medieval sculptures. Out of these caves, the most famous are caves 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 18 and 21.
Someshwer temple-
Someshwar Temple is situated about 9 km. away from the Nasik town. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and situated on the banks of the Godavari river.
Tapovan
Tapovan is a beautiful picnic spot where Rama, stayed during his exile. At this place, Sita, his consort was also abducted by the Ravana. This place is situated about 3 km. away from the Nasik town. Tapovan is the only Laskshman temple and becomes unique in this way.
Kapaleshwar mandir-
Kapaleshwar Temple is situated exactly opposite Ramkund. This was built in 1728. Kapaleshwar is another name for God Shankar. There is always an icon ok bull calf (Nandi) in each Shiva's Temple but this is the only temple without a bull calf.
SundarNarayan Mandir-
The Sundarnarayan Temple is built by Gangadhar Yashwant Chandrachud in 1756. The entrance is at the East. The two Mandaps may be small but the architecture is attractive. The arched recess seems to be inspired by the mougal style of architecture. The main deity in the temple is that of Vishnu Narayan. To its left and right are the deities of Laxmi and Saraswati. The important peculiarity of the temple is the angle of construction which makes the first rays of the sun to fall exactly on the foot of deities on 21 March.
NaroShankar Mandir-
The temple was built in 1747, and initially named as Rameshwar. The name was changed to NaroShankar later on. A historical reason is cited behind this change. In the last years of Maratha Regime Bajirao Peshwa's brother Chimaji Appa and his sardar Naroshankar, who were great warriors, fought with Portuguese and won over the fort of Vasai(Basin). Then as a token of their bravery they brought the Church Bell (Ghanta) from Vasai to Nasik, and hanged it in front of this temple. The bell is here and the remembrance of Naroshankar is kept alive.
Bhaktidham-
Old name of Bhaktidham was Kailas Matha. At the left of the entrance the wall is decorated with the paintings of Atrik Rishi's Ashram and Ram, Seeta and Laxman in Panchavati. The main deity is that of Pashupatinath ( i.e. Shankar). Other deities are of NarNaryan, Virat Darshan and Ram, Seeta, Laxman. Also deities of Gopal Krishna, Radha, Vitthal, Nar Narayan, Dutt are present there. Most of them are made by using marble. In fact it is a temple which gathers many of the God of Hindu Religion.
Akshardham
Near Tapovan, on Agra road the Swami Narayan temple or Akshardham is located. Years ago, this was Bramhachari (Bachelor's) Ashram. The trustees of the temple run a school in the Sanskrit medium.
Modakeshwar Ganesh Temple-
The Modakeshwar Ganesh Temple is another famous temple of Nasik. The idol in the temple is believed to be self emerged and is also known as 'Swaymbhu'. The temple derives its name from the 'Modak' a special Maharastrian dish made of coconut and jaggery. This dish is considered to be Lord Ganesh's favorite.
Dadasaheb phalke samarak-The Dadasaheb phalke samarak is named after Dadasaheb Phalke, a lengend in the history of Indian Cinema. Samarak is spread across 29 acres, placed in the sourroundings of pandava caves, which has a conference hall, a meditation hall, an exhibition center and a beautiful garden. The Samarak also has the works of Dadasaheb Phalke.
Jain Mandir-
A huge newly built temple complex dedicated to Jain saints, Jain Mandir is located at Vilhouli, Nasik. This pretty three-storied shrine presents a different architectural grandeur than that of the other temples. Shree Dharmachakra Prabhav Tirth, which is popularly called as Jain Mandir is constructed with white marble and pink sand. One among the deities of this Mandir is the 24th thirthankara of the Jains. This amazing deity weighs 12 ton and it is made up of Panchdhatu. Situated in a serene ambience, all the idols enshrined in this temple adorns a serious outlook.
College Road-happening place in Nasik. Malls, Restaurants, Shopping, Multiplex, McDonalds, Cafe Coffee Day.
Navshya Ganpati - A temple situated on banks of Godavari River, very scenic views
Tarangan-This is a planetarium is named after Late shri Yashwantrao Chavan and was recently inaugurated by President Mrs Pratibha Patil. Daily 3 shows are conducted 1330 hrs in English, 1530 hrs in Hindi and 1730 hrs in Marathi. It is a wonderful experience.
The Gangapur Dam- This dam is near village Gangawadi and is 10 km. from Nashik city. This is a earthen dam constructed in 1954. It is always crowded with youngsters, a picnic spot.
Stone Age Site- few km from Gangapur village
KHANGAON-a Bird Sanctuary-a mesmerizing place for nature and bird lovers
situated about 40 km from Nasik in Niphad Taluka is a paradise for bird lovers which was established in 1950. Spreads over an area of nearly 10,000 hectares of land, the sanctuary consisting of evergreen forest and trees at the confluence of the Godavari and Kadwa rivers is a home to many endangered species of birds. More than 220 species of birds - both resident as well as migratory birds, 400 species of vegetation, 24 species of fishes and several small mammals are located here. White stork, glossy ibis, spoonbills, flamingo, goose brahminy duck, pintails, cranes shanks, godwits, weavers etc. are the migratory birds found here and the resident birds include black ibis, spot bills, teals, little grebe, cormorants, egrets, herons, stork, kites, vultures etc.
The major flora found in the sanctuary includes babul, tendu, nana, khair, mango, bamboo, salaia, hiwar, dhawada, bahada moha and many more. Tigers, bear, leopards, bison, barking deer, samber, wild boar, wild dog, panthers, blue bull, hyena, jungle fowl, ottar, palm civet, fishing cat, jackal, mongoose, several species of snakes are some among the animals found here. Nearly 24 species of fishes have been recorded in the nearby reservoir.
The best season to visit this sanctuary is from April to May.
Dudhsagar- Waterfalls is one among the popular picnic spot located close to the Someshwar temple which is at a distance of 8 km from Nashik. This 10m stretch of the lovely cascade with its creamy white water offers a breathtaking view and it is this white water that earned the name Dudhsagar which means the ocean of milk. The rocks has carved steps, so that one can easily access the zenith of this lovely spot. The best time to visit Dudhsagar Waterfalls is just after the monsoon season as there is ample water in the falls.
Deolali Camp- It is an important Indian military center set up by the British in 1861. An officer of the rank of Major General holds the position of the head of the Artillery school.
Deolali, a popular hill station and health resort in Maharashtra, is located 16 km away from Nasik. The place is more familiar as Deolali Camp which is one of the oldest and important military center of India. Set up by the British in 1861, Deolali houses several army establishments including the School of Artillery of Indian Army, the Air force station, the residential Barnes School and the Military psychiatric hospital.
Situated in the picturesque Sahyadri ranges, Deolali is surrounded with gardens, playgrounds, banyan trees and wide roads. This little excursion point is a perfect getaway for stressed professionals, harried homemakers and change seekers. Apart from the military organizations, the place also houses several religious abodes like the Khandoba temple on the Khandoba hill Accommodation facilities are available at several and dharamshalas which also offer savory meals.
Infant Jesus Shrine
Infant Jesus Shrine, located 7 km from the city at Nasik Road near St Xavier High School, was inaugurated in February 1970. The shrine houses a 19 inch high idol of the infant Jesus, clothed realistically in a little dress over which from the shoulders hung a royal mantle the right hand raised in benediction, the left hand sustaining the globe of the world as a Sign of kingly sovereignty, the countenance beaming with grace, majesty and clemency. The annual feast of the shrine is celebrated every year in the month of February.
The Maha Kumbhmela
The Maha Kumbhmela is The most awaited and the most outstanding event India witnesses. Kumbhmela is a religious festival which is a world known event and is celebrated every 12 years. This spectacular event is celebrated in four famous pilgrim sites, Allahabad, Haridwar, ujjain, and Nasik. Nasik is the biggest of them all with over three and a half million devotees attending it to take a holy dip in the sacred Gangothri. It is said that, to save the nectar from Demons the Gods had to stay on earth for 12 heavenly days which are equal to 12 earthly years, that is why this grand Kumbhmela is celebrated every 12 years. The exact time of the celebration are decided according to the position of stars and planets.
The next Maha Kumbh mela in Nasik is slated to be held in 2015 starting on August 15 till September 23. Kumbha mela is not just a ritual that id followed blindly, it is a very scientific and thought through tradition of the Hindu culture. In the month of Kumbh mela, residents of Nasik are in a festive mood and they put all there daily chores aside to enjoy the color and brightness of the city.
Phalke smarak
The Dada Saheb Phalke smarak is a beautiful spot built in the memory of the legendary filmmaker Dada Saheb Phalke.It is situated on the Nasik-Mumbai highway.It is spread across a huge area of 29 acres.The smarak contains a place for meditation, a main conference hall ,and an exhibition center showcasing the work of the legendary film persona.
The Dada Saheb Phalke smarak has a lovely landscaped garden with the musical fountain.Just nearby is a water park to relax and enjoy your holidays! The pandav lena caves are on the close by mountain , a must see for the adventure lovers.
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Trimbakeshwar
is one of the five Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. This temple is situated about 28.3 km. away from Nasik and an important piligrimage centre. This imposing temple has beautiful carving. The river Godavari also has its source here. During Mahshivaratri, a large fair is held here, which attracts hundreds of people from all over India. After every twelve years, the Sinhastha Fair, the most important Kumbh Mela is also held here. Once Nassak Diamond
adorned the Trimbakeshwar temple. The Diamond was looted by English colonel named J. Briggs. In turn, Briggs delivered the diamond to Francis Rawdon-Hastings which then went to England.
Coin Museum
The coin museum, located in the campus of the Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies, is on the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar road, about 20 km from the Nashik city. This campus spread over an area of 505 acreas of land is surrounded by the picturesque Anjaneri hills. Established in 1980, the museum is the only one of its kind in Asia with a very rich collection of research and well-documented history of the Indian currency system. The displays in the museums comprise of coins, moulds, dyes, replicas, photographs, numismatic material, along with bronze, terracotta's, copper-hoard objects, paintings and some historical artifacts. These exhibits gives a vast idea of the various currency systems that existed in India from centuries. The museum also preserved one lakh cardexes for easy reference and organizes workshops, on a regular basis, with the aim of promoting coin collecting in India. The entry to the coin museum is free and it is open daily, except Sundays and public holidays, from 9:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m and 2:00 p.m to 5:30 p.m.
Bhandardara
Bhandardara is a quiet and little holiday resort, with lovely picnic spots, situated about 69 km. from Nasik. Arhur Lake set amidst scenic forests provides many hours of entertainment. The streamlet from the lake falls down at 45 meter in the Randha Falls. The Wilson Dam at a height of 150 m. is another lovely place in Bhandardara. Mt. Kalsubai, the highest peak in the state overlooks Bhandardara. Bhandardara is an ideal place for the adventure loving trekkers. The Ratangad Fort, one of Shivaji’s favourite forts, is an interesting place for the climbers.
Sapatashringi-
Sapatashringi is situated at an altitude of 1302 metres, and at a distance of 53.3 km. from Nasik. The Sapatashringi Devi temple offers a fascinating view of the surroundings.
Renuka Devi (Chandwad)
Renuka Devi is located on Mumbai-Agra Highway about 65 kilometers from Nasik near Chandwad. The Temple is situated between the hills. It is important Temple after Saptashringi, Vani. A devotion place of Jains' is also situated on this Hill. Shani Mandir, Kartikeshwar, Gopalkrishna, Kalika, Hanuman, Murdeshwar, Khanderao, Ram Mandir are also there.
Sai Baba (Shirdi)-
A small village in Ahmednagar district, Shirdi has become famous all over India on account of its association with the renowned Saint Shri Sai Baba. It is about 97 km away from Nasik. Pilgrims belonging to all faiths, throng here all the year around. The Mandir is built with stones and Baba's Samadhi is built with white marble stones. A railing is built in marble around the Samadhi and is full of ornamental decorations. In front of the Samadhi are two silver pillars full of decorative designs. Just behind the Samadhi is Sai Baba's marvelous statue made of Italian marble which shows him seated on a throne.
Dhammagiri-The Vipassana International Academy is located at Dhammagiri, Igatpuri in Nasik district of Maharastra. The town of Igatpuri is a town of central railway. So the main link is through the railroad. It 40 km from nasik on nasik -mumbai railway route
Anjaneri-the birth place of Lord Hanumana. Located on Trimbak road, 25 km from Nasik .Anjaneri Parvat near Trimbakeshwar is well known for waterfalls during monsoon season Anjaneri
Anjaneri alias Anjneri is a picturesque village with spectacular history and mythological importance. Nestled in the western ghats, this pilgrim center is believed to be the birth place of Lord Hanuman, the son of 'Pavan' (the wind) and Anjani. The place derived its name from Anjani and it also houses a big marvelous temple of Anjani Mata devoted to here. Anjaneri mountain is an ideal spot for adventure seekers and a perfect place for mountaineering. Evidence shows that, earlier this place was a Jain settlement and numerous Jain temples are located nearby.
Bhagur-Small village, important as the birthplace of Veer Savarkar, one of the famous freedom fighters, about 12 km from Nasik road.
Sinnar Gargoti Museum-
Located 32 km from Nashik on Nashik-Shirdi highway is a small bustling town Sinnar, renowned for the award winning mineral museum called Gargoti Museum. It is one of the best museums in the world with large collection of zeolites which are micro porous crystalline solids with well defined rich structures similar to that of diamonds or other precious stones. 'Pride of India', 'Sarswati Puraskar', 'Sinnar Gaurav' are some among the awards that has given to appreciate this mesmerizing museum founded by Mr. Krishna Chandra Pandey, an ex merchant navy officer.
Gargoti museum is the only museum in India that displays the mineral treasures of the earth like rocks, minerals and crystals varying in nature, shape, color and application. The exhibits in the museums includes specimen of diamonds, cut stones, light green cubical apophyllite, crystals of yellow calcite, blue-green aquamarine, cavansite and rare foreign minerals. These are displayed in two galleries namely 'Minerals from the Deccan Plateau' located on the first floor and 'The Prestige Gallery' on the ground floor. A souvenir shop is also attached to the museum where who are buy necklaces, mineral specimen, lapidary items, post card pictures and posters. -Mineral Museum - Sinnar, Nashik . very precious different types of stones you can see here . About 30 km from nashik on the Nashik-Pune highway (NH 50). The Yadava period (11 A.D.) Gondeshwar Shiva temple has interesting architecture and stone carvings.
Sangamner- About 65 km from Nashik, along the Nashik-Pune highway. Has an engineering college, a medical college, well developed market, historical places to see.
Yeola- 65 km from Nashik, between Nashik and Aurangabad. Famous for Paithni sarees (traditional saree), Yeola is a major handloom weaving center and the silk sarees, shalus and paithanis woven here find a prominent place in Indian and foreign market. It is also famous for gold and silver wire. Places of interest include the Muralidhar Temple and the Parshvanath Temple.
) as well as the progressive agriculture in area surrounding the city. Auto majors such as Mahindra & Mahindra, BOSCH
and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) such as Atlas Copco
, VIP
, Samsonite
, CEAT
etc. have their plants here and have spawned a huge network of auto component suppliers and engineering ancillary services. It is also a pharmaceutical hub with presence GlaxoSmithKline and Fem. In recent years, Nashik has also carved a niche for itself as India's "Napa Valley" and locally established wine brands such as "Sula" and "Zampa
"
Modern efforts are on to promote the growth of an export-oriented rose farming and wine industry in the district. It is home to an important thermal power plant (Eklahare
) and a National Treasury Printing Press (India Security Press
at Nashik Road
). There are five "Industrial Zones" in the Nashik area and its outskirts (Satpur, Ambad
, Sinnar
, Igatpuri
and Dindori
). Nashik has a number of sugar mills. It is also chief exporter of white onion
s and pomegranate
s.
as well as Pune
.
(HAL) plant is an aircraft manufacturing plant located 10 miles (16 km) from Nashik. World-renowned manufacturers who have set up plants in the Nashik MIDC area are: Bosch
India, Crompton Greaves
Limited, ABB Ltd, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd., Ceat Tyres, Schneider Electric
, Jyoti Structures Limited, VIP Industries Ltd, Siemens
, Larsen & Toubro
, Atlas Copco
, Thyssen Krupp, Graphite India Ltd, GSK
, Coca Cola, Victor Gasket Ltd., Gabriel India Ltd, Jindal Steel
, Samsonite
, Ashoka Buildcon Ltd..
Nashik is dubbed as the 'Wine Capital of India'. A grape wine park administered by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation
(MIDC)has also been setup in Nashik called the Nasik Wine Park.
DRDO Recently Open the R&D Lab In Ozar For High Velocity Explosives
Nasik Air Cargo Operated by Clarion Solutions Pvt Ltd. (Transworld Group)
About the Airport : Established - 1964, Distance - 24 km from Nasik City, Air Traffic Control Tower, Exclusive Cargo Apron to accommodate Aircraft, RWY Orientation 09/27, Length 3100x46 Meters, Able to handle any type of Aircraft.
Facilities : Warehousing space, cold storage, Ground Handling Equipment, CCTV Surveillance, 100% Power Back up, Customs With EDI Linkage.
Opportunities for Air Cargo Operators : Cost Effective services, single window clearance facility, Good connectivity, Personalized services.
Value Added services : Consolidation of cargo, Warehousing, Palletisation, Centre for perishable goods, Barcoding, Sorting and Labeling.
decided to prepare IT parks in the city of Nashik. Nashik is also emerging as a BPO
/IT destination and is in list of the selected Tier II cities for BPO/IT companies. Not just BPO's but Nashik is also evolving in the field of Digital Marketing and Internet Journalism.
Vtech Has IT Park in Indira Nagar on Mumbai Highway WNS Operates From there,Also Suyojit Datamatics Center is At Mumbai Naka which is operational since 2007
– The India Security Press (the National Treasury Press) was the biggest employer in Nashik for many decades until the late eighties
when a service-based economy started to thrive. The existence of the India Security Press is very beneficial to Nashik citizens. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
is located in Ozar Township about 20 km from the city, where it is designs, manufactures and overhauls a variety of aviation products from basic trainers to highly sophisticated supersonic fighters, helicopters, transport aircraft, engines, accessories and systems.
s, and tomato
es. Nashik was famous for its table grapes for a very long time. In early 1925, the Table Grape revolution was started in Ojhar, a small town near Nashik, by Shree Raosaheb Jairam Krishnaji Gaikwad, the "Father of Indian Grapes." Today, table grapes are being exported to Europe
, the Middle East
, and Asia.
Nashik has transformed from a small pilgrimage town to a modern mid-sized city in the last two decades. The growth of industries brought about a major growth in population resulting into expansion of the footprint of the city into the hinterland and resulted into growth of suburbs along the periphery of the city. The natural benefits of geography and climate and abundant availability of water catalyzed this growth.
The retail revolution in India also left an impact on Nashik with multiple medium and large sized retail malls opening up in the city . Stand-alone branded apparel stores and food chains followed the trend and have opened up outlets to cater to the growing urban population.the most developed area in nashik is collage road and gangapur road.
Nasik
Malls Include Nashik City Centre Mall,Pinnacle Mall,One World Mall,SK Open Mall, You will get all brands and leading retailers in Nashik
.Colleges in Nasik are affiliated to Pune University. Gokhale education institute is also one of the leading educational institute in the distinct. Today the city houses a large number of private and governmental educational institutions offering higher education in Medicine, Engineering & Technology, Architecture, Pharmacy, Management among others. NDMVPS'S College of Pharmacy is the only Government-aided pharmacy college in Pune University and ranks amongst top 5 pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra. Indian Railway has also established its Advanced Training Institute for electrical engineers namely, Indian Railway Institute of Electrical Engineers IREEN here at Nashik. Recently, Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, a premier management institute offering MBA in Operations Management has put Nashik in India MBA map. Good placements backed by a very strong curriculum has pulled engineers from various parts of the country to Nashik
Various Engineering Institute Such as KKIER,KGBTCOE,MET BKC College,Sandip Foundation,Sapkal Knowledge Hub,Brmha Valley etc are in around Nashik
-Agra
national highway(NH3) runs through Nashik. It is a 4 lane expressway (under construction) and gives fast connectivity to Mumbai. Nashik is also connected to Pune
with Nashik-Pune National Highway NH-50. Nashik is a major road junction of major state highway
s. It is connected to Surat
by Nashik Surat
Highway
, Aurangabad, Mumbai
, Pune
, Ahmednagar, Dhule
and many other cities. It has been seeing reasonable grown in terms of road infrastructure in the past few years or so.
A privately built and tolled expressway is nearing completion between Mumbai
and Nashik. The National Highway Number 3 (NH3) is being converted into a multi-lane tolled road.
-Bhusaval (and further to Delhi
or Kolkata
) sector of the Central Railway Division of Indian Railways
which was the first ever electrified section in India. The railway station is about 11 km away from the city center (and hence called Nashik Road instead of Nashik). Panchvati Express
is the important train moves from Nashik to Mumbai daily. About 5000 people make daily up-down by this train. It connects Nashik with Mumbai CST in exactly 3 hours. Nasik Road Railway Time Table available on Nasik Online site
Deolali
is another station (about 10 minutes train travel towards Mumbai) which serves the population residing in the Deolali Cantonment
More than 55 trains pass through this station daily and it is thus connected to Mumbai, Aurangabad, Nanded
, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Agra
, Gwalior, Delhi
, Nagpur
, Kolkata
, Jamshedpur, Guwahati
, Jammu
, Madgaon, Mangalore
and so on.
Although the station connects to most northern and eastern parts of the country, The southern sector still needs consideration. Major passenger traffic is between Mumbai and Nashik. Fast-moving intercity trains like the Panchvati express
and the Godavari Express
connect this station to Mumbai. These trains originate from Manmad
and principally cater the large number of business travelers from Manmad and Nashik to Mumbai and suburban area.
runs a daily flight in the evening at 17:30 to Mumbai from Nashik's Ozar Airport
located 24 km from the city center. Deccan Airways also used to operate a flight to Mumbai from Ozar airport a couple of years ago which was later taken off due to lack of passengers. Nashik has another airport at Gandhinagar with a shorter runway and hence unfit for modern-day passenger aircraft. The government-run Vayudoot
used an operate a service to Mumbai from this Gandhinagar Airport during the 1980s. Airport expansion at Ozhar is in progress. Air India is also providing service to Hyderabad and Chennai from Nasik.
Soon Spicejet is Going to Start Flights to Hyderabad and Delhi and Other Major cities From Ozar Airport
The Maharashtra Government is developing the Ozar airport as a fall-back arrangement, in the event of any emergency at the Mumbai airport, and it will use for night halts. Currently, Ahmedabad airport is the alternative landing and fuelling site for Mumbai-bound planes.
Nashik Air Cargo Is also operational Since Sept 2011 Provides Cargo Facillity to Industries and Farmers to Directly Import and export Goods From Nashik (www.Nasik-aircargo.com)
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Rain water harvesting enforcement by the Nashik Municipal Corporation
The Nashik Municipal Corporation has made it mandatory for new constructions in the city to install a rain water harvesting system without which a completion certificate is not granted to the construction. This measure is expected to help recharge the aquifers and augment the ground water level in the city.
Cityscape
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, Satara
Satara
Satara is a city located in the Satara District of Maharashtra state of India. The town is 2320 ft. above sea-level, near the confluence of the Krishna and its tributary river Venna. The city was the capital of the Maratha empire in the 17th century, hence one of the the historical cities of...
and Kolhapur. It is characterized by the wada
Wada (house)
Wada is a traditional mansion typically in the western part of India.-Examples:* Mangalgad in Dudhanewadi* The wada at Menawali* Shaniwar Wada in Pune, Maharashtra* Vishrambaug Wada in Pune*Raste wada...
s (a housing typology, wada would mean a courtyard house), narrow, shaded, winding streets, peculiar projections onto the street, streets swelling into a chowk
Town square
A town square is an open public space commonly found in the heart of a traditional town used for community gatherings. Other names for town square are civic center, city square, urban square, market square, public square, and town green.Most town squares are hardscapes suitable for open markets,...
(public courtyard) and the vibrant and active bazaar (market) streets leading towards the river (in many cases). Streets are identified by the goods they sell and still attract large number of buyers from the city and more so from adjoining towns and villages.
Architecture
- Rock-cut architecture
Rock-cut caves called Pandavleni CavesPandavleni CavesPandav Leni, , are a group of 24 - 30, 1200-year-old Hinayana Buddhist caves. These were built by various Buddhist kings as homes for the saints. Most of the caves are Viharas except for the 18th cave which is a Chaitya...
relating to Hinayana Buddhism are located near AmbadAmbadAmbad is a city and a municipal council in Jalna district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Ambad is notable for its temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Matsyodari. In October of each year, devotees of the goddess gather in Ambad for the Hindu festival of Dashahara. A local tradition claims...
, about 10 km from the city center. The caves are believed to be carved out between 1st century BC and 3rd century AD. There are 22 caves which comprise chaityaChaityaA chaitya is a Buddhist or Jain shrine including a stupa. In modern texts on Indian architecture, the term chaitya-griha is often used to denote assembly or prayer hall that houses a stupa.-History:...
and viharaViharaVihara is the Sanskrit and Pali term for a Buddhist monastery. It originally meant "a secluded place in which to walk", and referred to "dwellings" or "refuges" used by wandering monks during the rainy season....
with varying levels of carving and detail.
Chambharleni is another location of Jain rock-cut caves near Mhasrul, about 8 km from the city center. - Temples of Nashik
The city is home to hundreds of temples and shrines notably at the GhatGhatGhat is the capital of the Ghat District in the Fezzan region of southwestern Libya.-History:In historical times, Ghat was a major terminal point on the Trans-Saharan trade route and a major administrative center in the Fezzan...
s near Ramkund (which is the stretch of the river considered holy as it changes its course from westward to southward). The Kalaram TempleKalaram TempleThe Kalaram temple is an old Hindu shrine dedicated to Rama in the Panchavati area of Nasik city in Maharashtra, India. It is probably the most important Hindu shrine in the city. The temple derives its name from the statue of Lord Rama that is black in color.The literal translation of Kalaram...
, The Naroshankar Temple and the Sundernarayan Temple are most significant architecturally, all built in black basaltBasaltBasalt is a common extrusive volcanic rock. It is usually grey to black and fine-grained due to rapid cooling of lava at the surface of a planet. It may be porphyritic containing larger crystals in a fine matrix, or vesicular, or frothy scoria. Unweathered basalt is black or grey...
stone. TrimbakeshwarTrimbakeshwarTrimbakeshwar or Trambakeshwar is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, India, 28 km from the city of Nashik GPS Reference 20.021944 N, 73.729935 E. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.It is located at the source...
temple is 30 km from Nashik. - Traditional Wada structures of old Nashik
The old city's housing quarters primarily comprise the wadaWada (house)Wada is a traditional mansion typically in the western part of India.-Examples:* Mangalgad in Dudhanewadi* The wada at Menawali* Shaniwar Wada in Pune, Maharashtra* Vishrambaug Wada in Pune*Raste wada...
design. These are built-to-edge courtyard houses with rooms built around a central (multi-activity) courtyard opening onto the street. This design is a fine example of climate control and resulted in the peculiar urban form of narrow shaded streets and public courtyards. - Contemporary Residential Architecture
The urban form of outer Nashik used to be dominated by (generally) well-designed two story independent houses. As land costs soared these have been replaced by either row houses (houses with common side walls) or multistory apartments. The last decade has witnessed a trend of clusters of multiple buildings with a mix of typologies served by common amenities like a club and a swimming pool. - Contemporary Institutional and Public Architecture
There are a few architecturally notable public buildings in Nashik like The Nashik Municipal Corporation Administrative Headquarter, The Kusumagraj Smarak and The Dadasaheb Phalke Memorial at the foothills of Pandavleni CavesPandavleni CavesPandav Leni, , are a group of 24 - 30, 1200-year-old Hinayana Buddhist caves. These were built by various Buddhist kings as homes for the saints. Most of the caves are Viharas except for the 18th cave which is a Chaitya...
. Some of the recent projects, educational campuses and corporate buildings, have demonstrated reasonable architectural flair at par with national and international architectural trends.
Prominient Personalities
- Mahadev Govind RanadeMahadev Govind RanadeJustice Mahadev Govind Ranade was a distinguished Indian scholar, social reformer and author. He was a founding member of the Indian National Congress and owned several designations as member of the Bombay legislative council, member of the finance committee at the centre, and the judge of Bombay...
, a famous personality of British India and former Judge of Bombay High court. - Sripad Amrut Dange, founder of Communist Party of India and Leader of Samyukta Maharashtra Movement.
- KusumagrajKusumagrajVishnu Vāman Shirwādkar , popularly known by his pen name, Kusumāgraj , was an eminent Marathi poet, playwright, novelist, short story writer, apart from being a humanist, who wrote of freedom, justice and emancipation of the deprived, In a career spanning five decades starting in...
, a famous and great MarathiMarathi peopleThe Marathi people or Maharashtrians are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group, that inhabit the Maharashtra region and state of western India. Their language Marathi is part of the southern group of Indo-Aryan languages...
poet. - Dadasaheb PhalkeDadasaheb PhalkeDhundiraj Govind Phalke, popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke was an Indian producer-director-screenwriter, known as the father of Indian cinema...
, founder of Cinema of IndiaCinema of IndiaThe cinema of India consists of films produced across India, which includes the cinematic culture of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. Indian films came to be followed throughout South Asia and... - Tatya TopeTatya TopeRamachandra Pandurang Tope , popularly known as Tatya Tope , was an Indian leader in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and one of its finest generals. He was a personal adherent of Nana Sahib of Kanpur. He progressed with the Gwalior contingent after the British reoccupation of Kanpur and forced...
, A great freedom fighter - Veer Savarkar, A freedom fighter, writer and poet.
- Anant Laxman KanhereAnant Laxman KanhereAnant Laxman Kanhere was an Indian independence fighter. On 21 December 1909, he shot the Collector of Nashik in British India. The Killing of Jackson was an important event in the history of Nashik and the Indian revolutionary movement.-Life:...
, a freedom fighter - J. D. Bytco - a local Industrialist, founder of MuktidhamMuktidhamMuktidham is a marble temple complex honouring various Hindu gods. It is a popular tourist attraction situated in the Nashik Road suburb of the city of Nashik in the western state of Maharashtra in India. It is privately operated through a trust and was built through a generous donation by the late...
and educational institutes lik D. D. Bytco Higher Secondary School and J. D. Bytco Commerce & Science Collage & J.D. Bytco Institute of Management Studies in Nashik.
Art and literature
City has a long artistic tradition.Nashik has one of the biggest public libarry named Sarvajanik Vachanalay Nashik.
Nashik is known for its Art and literature contribution.
- MovieShri Dadasaheb Phalke - the founder of the Indian Film industry comes from Nashik. He started movie making in India with the on mythological character “Raja Harishchandra” in 1913. This was the first movie in India. He made 95 movies and 26 short films in the span of 19 years, till 1932 in Nashik.
- Music Pt. Vishnu Digambar Paluskar was a genius from Nashik, who wrote books on classical Indian music in MarathiMarathi languageMarathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most...
language. The books were then translated in HindiHindiStandard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
and EnglishEnglish languageEnglish is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
. He reinvented notation system suitable to Indian classical music. He also composed notations for the national anthem of India. Another famous patriotic song “Sare Jahanse Achha” is also composed by him. - LiteratureBahinabai Chaudhary was a poetess who made poems in spoken Marathi. It was a flawless creation in ample. Once her son realised the value of her poems he started writing it down. Her poems is an invaluable treasure of Marathi literature. The poems reflect real day-to-day life in a rural setting describing the beautiful effects of nature on her life. She also state the phiolosophy of life in simple humble words.
- Literature Mr V V Shirwadkar alias“KusumagrajKusumagrajVishnu Vāman Shirwādkar , popularly known by his pen name, Kusumāgraj , was an eminent Marathi poet, playwright, novelist, short story writer, apart from being a humanist, who wrote of freedom, justice and emancipation of the deprived, In a career spanning five decades starting in...
” - In a career spanning five decades starting in pre-independence era. He wrote in MarathiMarathi languageMarathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most...
language, 16 volumes of poems, three novels, eight volumes of short stories, seven volumes of essays, 18 plays and six one-act plays.[2] His works like the Vishaka (1942), a collection of lyrics, inspired a generation into the Indian freedom movement,[3] and is today considered one of the masterpieces of Indian literature.,[4] apart from his play, Natsamrat which has important place in Marathi literature. - Literature Vasant KanetkarVasant KanetkarVasant Shankar Kanetkar was a Marathi playwright and novelist from Maharashtra, India.He was born in the town of Rahimatpur in Satara District, Maharashtra...
was a stage drama writer in MarathiMarathi languageMarathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most...
language. He wrote 40 three-act plays, all of which were performed on the professional stage. Many of his plays became high commercial successes. He has been credited with rejuvenating the Marathi theatre when it was in decline, the age of Sangeet Natak (stage musicals) having had come to an end.
- Literature Vinayak Damodar Savarkar re-wrote indian history from a patriotic point of view. His works are in Marathi language, Saha Soneri Pane (Six golden pages in the History of Hindu Nation) - explaining six Indian empires and their extent. He wrote many other books. Kale Pani" (Black water) - a novel based on his experiences in Andaman. "Mala kay tyache" (What do I care?), on the background of the mutiny of Mopla- Muslims in Malbar. He wrote two books in English named "Hindutwa" and "Hindupadapadshahi" on the history of Marathas. Two of his poems famous are Sagara Pran Talamalala and Jayostute sung by Lata MangeshkarLata MangeshkarLata Mangeshkar is a singer from India. She is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India. Mangeshkar's career started in 1942 and has spanned over six and a half decades. She has recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and has sung songs in over thirty-six regional...
Tourism
Trimbakeshwar
Trimbakeshwar or Trambakeshwar is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, India, 28 km from the city of Nashik GPS Reference 20.021944 N, 73.729935 E. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.It is located at the source...
. If one decides to stop and look around the city and its outskirts, there's plenty to see. The Gangapur Dam
Gangapur Dam
Gangapur Dam, is an earthfill dam on Godavari river near Nasik in State of Maharashtra in India.-Specifications:The height of the dam above lowest foundation is while the length is . The volume content is and gross storage capacity is ....
is a beautiful site. The Dudhsagar Fall near the village of Gangapur
Gangapur, Maharashtra
Gangapur is a city and a municipal council in Aurangabad district in the state of Maharashtra, India.-Geography:Gangapur is located on west side of Aurangabad-Ahmednagar Highway, 38 km from Aurangabad. Gangapur is Taluka place in Historical District Aurangabad...
is worth a look in the rains. A few kilometers away from Gangapur village is a Stone Age
Stone Age
The Stone Age is a broad prehistoric period, lasting about 2.5 million years , during which humans and their predecessor species in the genus Homo, as well as the earlier partly contemporary genera Australopithecus and Paranthropus, widely used exclusively stone as their hard material in the...
site. On the road to Trimbakeshwar
Trimbakeshwar
Trimbakeshwar or Trambakeshwar is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, India, 28 km from the city of Nashik GPS Reference 20.021944 N, 73.729935 E. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.It is located at the source...
is the state's only Museum of Numismatics
Numismatics
Numismatics is the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects. While numismatists are often characterized as students or collectors of coins, the discipline also includes the broader study of money and other payment media used to resolve debts and the...
. Anjaneri Parvat near Trimbakeshwar
Trimbakeshwar
Trimbakeshwar or Trambakeshwar is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, India, 28 km from the city of Nashik GPS Reference 20.021944 N, 73.729935 E. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.It is located at the source...
is well known for waterfall
Waterfall
A waterfall is a place where flowing water rapidly drops in elevation as it flows over a steep region or a cliff.-Formation:Waterfalls are commonly formed when a river is young. At these times the channel is often narrow and deep. When the river courses over resistant bedrock, erosion happens...
s during monsoon
Monsoon
Monsoon is traditionally defined as a seasonal reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation, but is now used to describe seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation associated with the asymmetric heating of land and sea...
season. Pandavleni Caves
Pandavleni Caves
Pandav Leni, , are a group of 24 - 30, 1200-year-old Hinayana Buddhist caves. These were built by various Buddhist kings as homes for the saints. Most of the caves are Viharas except for the 18th cave which is a Chaitya...
, the 4th century BC caves of Buddhist
Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha . The Buddha lived and taught in the northeastern Indian subcontinent some time between the 6th and 4th...
origin, a Bird Sanctuary "Nandur-Madhyameshwar" popularly known as "Bharatpur of Maharashtra", which was started in 1950s
1950s
The 1950s or The Fifties was the decade that began on January 1, 1950 and ended on December 31, 1959. The decade was the sixth decade of the 20th century...
, is a little ways from the city and is a mesmerizing place for nature and bird.
Tourist Attractions in Nasik
Godavari GhatThe Godavari is a river that runs from western to southern India and is considered to be one of the big river basins in India. It originates near Trimbak in Nashik District of Maharashtra state and flows east across the Deccan Plateau into the Bay of Bengal near Rajahmundry in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. It enters Andhra pradhesh at Kandhakurthi in Nizamabad District, crosses the Deccan Plateau and then turns to flow in a southeast direction until it empties into the Bay of Bengal through two mouths. Basara, on the banks of Godavari in Nizamabad District, is home to a famous temple for Goddess Saraswathi and is only to the second temple for the Goddess in India.
The Godavari River has a drainage area of 313,000 km² that includes more than one state. The Indrawati, Wainganga, Waradha, Pench, Kanhan and Penuganga rivers, discharge an enormous volume of water into the Godavari system. Its tributaries include Indravati River, Manjira River, Bindusara River and Sabari River.
the Godavari River is sacred to Hindus and has several pilgrimage centers on its banks. It has been held as a special place of pilgrimage for many thousands of years. Many famous personalities, including Baladeva (5000 years ago) and more recently Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (500 years ago) have bathed in her waters as an act of worship.
Godavari Temple
The Godavari Temple was built by Elder Madhavrao Peshwa's mother, Gopikabai in 1760. This temple is open for devotees only during the period of Kumbhamela (once in 12 years) for 13 months. It is also called Ganga Temple.
Muktidham
Muktidham
Muktidham is a marble temple complex honouring various Hindu gods. It is a popular tourist attraction situated in the Nashik Road suburb of the city of Nashik in the western state of Maharashtra in India. It is privately operated through a trust and was built through a generous donation by the late...
is the pink marble temple, situated about 9.9 km. away from the Nasik town. This temple depicts all important places of pilgrimage in India. All deities are prepared according to the size of the original deities from the respective holy places. These deities have been duly sanctified by sending them to the original pilgrim centres.
Panchvati
Panchvati is situated about 2 km. away from the Nasik town. The name ‘Panchvati’ is derived from the words Panch which means five and Vati which means banyan tree. Sita Gumpha is situated nearby where Sita, had once taken refuge. There are many temples here such as Kala Ram, Kapaleshwar, Ganga Godavari, Sunder Narayan, Vithal, Pataleshwar and Naroshankar.
Seeta Gufa
Seeta Gufa is a narrow cave in Panchvati. It is said that Seeta stayed in this cave for some days during Vanvas. The entrance of this gupha is small, a bit narrow and a little slopy but it's easy to enter here. The entrance and the exit are separate. The deities of Ram, Seeta and Laxman are placed inside the first main gupha. In the second small gupha there is a Shivling(icon of God Shankar). The main reason attributed for the Shivling is the fact that Seeta used to worship God Shiva and she never took her meals before worshiping him. So for her convenience Shivling was placed in that gupha. A room opposite to Seetagupha is decorated with the scenes from Ramayana like Marich Vadha (i.e. Ram Killing Marich, the demon.), Seeta Haran (the kidnapping of Seeta by Ravan). It is said that Ravan kidnapped Seeta from this place.
Ramkund-
Built in 1695, Ramkund is a holy tank. Chitrarao Khatarkar got it constructed 27mts. by 12 mts. It is believed that, Lord Rama and his consort Sita used this tank for bathing during the years of exile. There is a common belief that if the ashes are immersed in the holy waters of this kund, salvation or moksha is easily achieved.
Kalaram Mandir-
This temple was built in 1794 and is similar in its architectural design to the nearby Trimbakeshwar Temple. The temple is 70 feet in height and was the brainchild of Gopikabai Peshwa. It was built with black stone from the mines of Ramsej Hill. There is a beautiful gold-plated copper peak on the temple. There are icons of Rama, Sita and Laxman lavishly adorned with adornments. The temple is surrounded by several smaller temples such as the Vithal Temple, Ganapati Temple and Maruti Temple.
Pandav Leni-
Pandav Leni are the Hindu caves, situated about 2 km. away from the Nasik town. It consists of 23 caves which contains beautiful medieval sculptures. Out of these caves, the most famous are caves 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 18 and 21.
Someshwer temple-
Someshwar Temple is situated about 9 km. away from the Nasik town. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and situated on the banks of the Godavari river.
Tapovan
Tapovan is a beautiful picnic spot where Rama, stayed during his exile. At this place, Sita, his consort was also abducted by the Ravana. This place is situated about 3 km. away from the Nasik town. Tapovan is the only Laskshman temple and becomes unique in this way.
Kapaleshwar mandir-
Kapaleshwar Temple is situated exactly opposite Ramkund. This was built in 1728. Kapaleshwar is another name for God Shankar. There is always an icon ok bull calf (Nandi) in each Shiva's Temple but this is the only temple without a bull calf.
SundarNarayan Mandir-
The Sundarnarayan Temple is built by Gangadhar Yashwant Chandrachud in 1756. The entrance is at the East. The two Mandaps may be small but the architecture is attractive. The arched recess seems to be inspired by the mougal style of architecture. The main deity in the temple is that of Vishnu Narayan. To its left and right are the deities of Laxmi and Saraswati. The important peculiarity of the temple is the angle of construction which makes the first rays of the sun to fall exactly on the foot of deities on 21 March.
NaroShankar Mandir-
The temple was built in 1747, and initially named as Rameshwar. The name was changed to NaroShankar later on. A historical reason is cited behind this change. In the last years of Maratha Regime Bajirao Peshwa's brother Chimaji Appa and his sardar Naroshankar, who were great warriors, fought with Portuguese and won over the fort of Vasai(Basin). Then as a token of their bravery they brought the Church Bell (Ghanta) from Vasai to Nasik, and hanged it in front of this temple. The bell is here and the remembrance of Naroshankar is kept alive.
Bhaktidham-
Old name of Bhaktidham was Kailas Matha. At the left of the entrance the wall is decorated with the paintings of Atrik Rishi's Ashram and Ram, Seeta and Laxman in Panchavati. The main deity is that of Pashupatinath ( i.e. Shankar). Other deities are of NarNaryan, Virat Darshan and Ram, Seeta, Laxman. Also deities of Gopal Krishna, Radha, Vitthal, Nar Narayan, Dutt are present there. Most of them are made by using marble. In fact it is a temple which gathers many of the God of Hindu Religion.
Akshardham
Near Tapovan, on Agra road the Swami Narayan temple or Akshardham is located. Years ago, this was Bramhachari (Bachelor's) Ashram. The trustees of the temple run a school in the Sanskrit medium.
Modakeshwar Ganesh Temple-
The Modakeshwar Ganesh Temple is another famous temple of Nasik. The idol in the temple is believed to be self emerged and is also known as 'Swaymbhu'. The temple derives its name from the 'Modak' a special Maharastrian dish made of coconut and jaggery. This dish is considered to be Lord Ganesh's favorite.
Dadasaheb phalke samarak-The Dadasaheb phalke samarak is named after Dadasaheb Phalke, a lengend in the history of Indian Cinema. Samarak is spread across 29 acres, placed in the sourroundings of pandava caves, which has a conference hall, a meditation hall, an exhibition center and a beautiful garden. The Samarak also has the works of Dadasaheb Phalke.
Jain Mandir-
A huge newly built temple complex dedicated to Jain saints, Jain Mandir is located at Vilhouli, Nasik. This pretty three-storied shrine presents a different architectural grandeur than that of the other temples. Shree Dharmachakra Prabhav Tirth, which is popularly called as Jain Mandir is constructed with white marble and pink sand. One among the deities of this Mandir is the 24th thirthankara of the Jains. This amazing deity weighs 12 ton and it is made up of Panchdhatu. Situated in a serene ambience, all the idols enshrined in this temple adorns a serious outlook.
College Road-happening place in Nasik. Malls, Restaurants, Shopping, Multiplex, McDonalds, Cafe Coffee Day.
Navshya Ganpati - A temple situated on banks of Godavari River, very scenic views
Tarangan-This is a planetarium is named after Late shri Yashwantrao Chavan and was recently inaugurated by President Mrs Pratibha Patil. Daily 3 shows are conducted 1330 hrs in English, 1530 hrs in Hindi and 1730 hrs in Marathi. It is a wonderful experience.
The Gangapur Dam- This dam is near village Gangawadi and is 10 km. from Nashik city. This is a earthen dam constructed in 1954. It is always crowded with youngsters, a picnic spot.
Stone Age Site- few km from Gangapur village
KHANGAON-a Bird Sanctuary-a mesmerizing place for nature and bird lovers
situated about 40 km from Nasik in Niphad Taluka is a paradise for bird lovers which was established in 1950. Spreads over an area of nearly 10,000 hectares of land, the sanctuary consisting of evergreen forest and trees at the confluence of the Godavari and Kadwa rivers is a home to many endangered species of birds. More than 220 species of birds - both resident as well as migratory birds, 400 species of vegetation, 24 species of fishes and several small mammals are located here. White stork, glossy ibis, spoonbills, flamingo, goose brahminy duck, pintails, cranes shanks, godwits, weavers etc. are the migratory birds found here and the resident birds include black ibis, spot bills, teals, little grebe, cormorants, egrets, herons, stork, kites, vultures etc.
The major flora found in the sanctuary includes babul, tendu, nana, khair, mango, bamboo, salaia, hiwar, dhawada, bahada moha and many more. Tigers, bear, leopards, bison, barking deer, samber, wild boar, wild dog, panthers, blue bull, hyena, jungle fowl, ottar, palm civet, fishing cat, jackal, mongoose, several species of snakes are some among the animals found here. Nearly 24 species of fishes have been recorded in the nearby reservoir.
The best season to visit this sanctuary is from April to May.
Dudhsagar- Waterfalls is one among the popular picnic spot located close to the Someshwar temple which is at a distance of 8 km from Nashik. This 10m stretch of the lovely cascade with its creamy white water offers a breathtaking view and it is this white water that earned the name Dudhsagar which means the ocean of milk. The rocks has carved steps, so that one can easily access the zenith of this lovely spot. The best time to visit Dudhsagar Waterfalls is just after the monsoon season as there is ample water in the falls.
Deolali Camp- It is an important Indian military center set up by the British in 1861. An officer of the rank of Major General holds the position of the head of the Artillery school.
Deolali, a popular hill station and health resort in Maharashtra, is located 16 km away from Nasik. The place is more familiar as Deolali Camp which is one of the oldest and important military center of India. Set up by the British in 1861, Deolali houses several army establishments including the School of Artillery of Indian Army, the Air force station, the residential Barnes School and the Military psychiatric hospital.
Situated in the picturesque Sahyadri ranges, Deolali is surrounded with gardens, playgrounds, banyan trees and wide roads. This little excursion point is a perfect getaway for stressed professionals, harried homemakers and change seekers. Apart from the military organizations, the place also houses several religious abodes like the Khandoba temple on the Khandoba hill Accommodation facilities are available at several and dharamshalas which also offer savory meals.
Infant Jesus Shrine
Infant Jesus Shrine, located 7 km from the city at Nasik Road near St Xavier High School, was inaugurated in February 1970. The shrine houses a 19 inch high idol of the infant Jesus, clothed realistically in a little dress over which from the shoulders hung a royal mantle the right hand raised in benediction, the left hand sustaining the globe of the world as a Sign of kingly sovereignty, the countenance beaming with grace, majesty and clemency. The annual feast of the shrine is celebrated every year in the month of February.
The Maha Kumbhmela
The Maha Kumbhmela is The most awaited and the most outstanding event India witnesses. Kumbhmela is a religious festival which is a world known event and is celebrated every 12 years. This spectacular event is celebrated in four famous pilgrim sites, Allahabad, Haridwar, ujjain, and Nasik. Nasik is the biggest of them all with over three and a half million devotees attending it to take a holy dip in the sacred Gangothri. It is said that, to save the nectar from Demons the Gods had to stay on earth for 12 heavenly days which are equal to 12 earthly years, that is why this grand Kumbhmela is celebrated every 12 years. The exact time of the celebration are decided according to the position of stars and planets.
The next Maha Kumbh mela in Nasik is slated to be held in 2015 starting on August 15 till September 23. Kumbha mela is not just a ritual that id followed blindly, it is a very scientific and thought through tradition of the Hindu culture. In the month of Kumbh mela, residents of Nasik are in a festive mood and they put all there daily chores aside to enjoy the color and brightness of the city.
Phalke smarak
The Dada Saheb Phalke smarak is a beautiful spot built in the memory of the legendary filmmaker Dada Saheb Phalke.It is situated on the Nasik-Mumbai highway.It is spread across a huge area of 29 acres.The smarak contains a place for meditation, a main conference hall ,and an exhibition center showcasing the work of the legendary film persona.
The Dada Saheb Phalke smarak has a lovely landscaped garden with the musical fountain.Just nearby is a water park to relax and enjoy your holidays! The pandav lena caves are on the close by mountain , a must see for the adventure lovers.
Excursion from Nashik
TrimbakeshwarTrimbakeshwar
Trimbakeshwar or Trambakeshwar is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, India, 28 km from the city of Nashik GPS Reference 20.021944 N, 73.729935 E. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.It is located at the source...
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Trimbakeshwar
Trimbakeshwar
Trimbakeshwar or Trambakeshwar is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, India, 28 km from the city of Nashik GPS Reference 20.021944 N, 73.729935 E. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.It is located at the source...
is one of the five Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. This temple is situated about 28.3 km. away from Nasik and an important piligrimage centre. This imposing temple has beautiful carving. The river Godavari also has its source here. During Mahshivaratri, a large fair is held here, which attracts hundreds of people from all over India. After every twelve years, the Sinhastha Fair, the most important Kumbh Mela is also held here. Once Nassak Diamond
Nassak Diamond
The Nassak Diamond is a large, diamond that originated as a larger diamond in the 15th century in India...
adorned the Trimbakeshwar temple. The Diamond was looted by English colonel named J. Briggs. In turn, Briggs delivered the diamond to Francis Rawdon-Hastings which then went to England.
Coin Museum
The coin museum, located in the campus of the Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies, is on the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar road, about 20 km from the Nashik city. This campus spread over an area of 505 acreas of land is surrounded by the picturesque Anjaneri hills. Established in 1980, the museum is the only one of its kind in Asia with a very rich collection of research and well-documented history of the Indian currency system. The displays in the museums comprise of coins, moulds, dyes, replicas, photographs, numismatic material, along with bronze, terracotta's, copper-hoard objects, paintings and some historical artifacts. These exhibits gives a vast idea of the various currency systems that existed in India from centuries. The museum also preserved one lakh cardexes for easy reference and organizes workshops, on a regular basis, with the aim of promoting coin collecting in India. The entry to the coin museum is free and it is open daily, except Sundays and public holidays, from 9:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m and 2:00 p.m to 5:30 p.m.
Bhandardara
Bhandardara is a quiet and little holiday resort, with lovely picnic spots, situated about 69 km. from Nasik. Arhur Lake set amidst scenic forests provides many hours of entertainment. The streamlet from the lake falls down at 45 meter in the Randha Falls. The Wilson Dam at a height of 150 m. is another lovely place in Bhandardara. Mt. Kalsubai, the highest peak in the state overlooks Bhandardara. Bhandardara is an ideal place for the adventure loving trekkers. The Ratangad Fort, one of Shivaji’s favourite forts, is an interesting place for the climbers.
Sapatashringi-
Renuka Devi (Chandwad)
Renuka Devi is located on Mumbai-Agra Highway about 65 kilometers from Nasik near Chandwad. The Temple is situated between the hills. It is important Temple after Saptashringi, Vani. A devotion place of Jains' is also situated on this Hill. Shani Mandir, Kartikeshwar, Gopalkrishna, Kalika, Hanuman, Murdeshwar, Khanderao, Ram Mandir are also there.
Sai Baba (Shirdi)-
A small village in Ahmednagar district, Shirdi has become famous all over India on account of its association with the renowned Saint Shri Sai Baba. It is about 97 km away from Nasik. Pilgrims belonging to all faiths, throng here all the year around. The Mandir is built with stones and Baba's Samadhi is built with white marble stones. A railing is built in marble around the Samadhi and is full of ornamental decorations. In front of the Samadhi are two silver pillars full of decorative designs. Just behind the Samadhi is Sai Baba's marvelous statue made of Italian marble which shows him seated on a throne.
Dhammagiri-The Vipassana International Academy is located at Dhammagiri, Igatpuri in Nasik district of Maharastra. The town of Igatpuri is a town of central railway. So the main link is through the railroad. It 40 km from nasik on nasik -mumbai railway route
Anjaneri-the birth place of Lord Hanumana. Located on Trimbak road, 25 km from Nasik .Anjaneri Parvat near Trimbakeshwar is well known for waterfalls during monsoon season Anjaneri
Anjaneri alias Anjneri is a picturesque village with spectacular history and mythological importance. Nestled in the western ghats, this pilgrim center is believed to be the birth place of Lord Hanuman, the son of 'Pavan' (the wind) and Anjani. The place derived its name from Anjani and it also houses a big marvelous temple of Anjani Mata devoted to here. Anjaneri mountain is an ideal spot for adventure seekers and a perfect place for mountaineering. Evidence shows that, earlier this place was a Jain settlement and numerous Jain temples are located nearby.
Bhagur-Small village, important as the birthplace of Veer Savarkar, one of the famous freedom fighters, about 12 km from Nasik road.
Sinnar Gargoti Museum-
Located 32 km from Nashik on Nashik-Shirdi highway is a small bustling town Sinnar, renowned for the award winning mineral museum called Gargoti Museum. It is one of the best museums in the world with large collection of zeolites which are micro porous crystalline solids with well defined rich structures similar to that of diamonds or other precious stones. 'Pride of India', 'Sarswati Puraskar', 'Sinnar Gaurav' are some among the awards that has given to appreciate this mesmerizing museum founded by Mr. Krishna Chandra Pandey, an ex merchant navy officer.
Gargoti museum is the only museum in India that displays the mineral treasures of the earth like rocks, minerals and crystals varying in nature, shape, color and application. The exhibits in the museums includes specimen of diamonds, cut stones, light green cubical apophyllite, crystals of yellow calcite, blue-green aquamarine, cavansite and rare foreign minerals. These are displayed in two galleries namely 'Minerals from the Deccan Plateau' located on the first floor and 'The Prestige Gallery' on the ground floor. A souvenir shop is also attached to the museum where who are buy necklaces, mineral specimen, lapidary items, post card pictures and posters. -Mineral Museum - Sinnar, Nashik . very precious different types of stones you can see here . About 30 km from nashik on the Nashik-Pune highway (NH 50). The Yadava period (11 A.D.) Gondeshwar Shiva temple has interesting architecture and stone carvings.
Sangamner- About 65 km from Nashik, along the Nashik-Pune highway. Has an engineering college, a medical college, well developed market, historical places to see.
Yeola- 65 km from Nashik, between Nashik and Aurangabad. Famous for Paithni sarees (traditional saree), Yeola is a major handloom weaving center and the silk sarees, shalus and paithanis woven here find a prominent place in Indian and foreign market. It is also famous for gold and silver wire. Places of interest include the Muralidhar Temple and the Parshvanath Temple.
Overview
Nashik today is one of the fastest growing cities of India and has even been identified as a Tier-2 metro. The city's economy is driven chiefly by the engineering and manufacturing industry (which has been around since the seventies1970s
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) as well as the progressive agriculture in area surrounding the city. Auto majors such as Mahindra & Mahindra, BOSCH
Bosch
Bosch is a popular surname in Catalan and Dutch; it means forest. It may refer to:Buildings:*Huis ten Bosch, an official palace of the Dutch Royal Family in The Hague, Netherlands*Bosch Palace, the official residence of the U.S...
and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) such as Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco is a Swedish industrial company that was founded in 1873. It manufactures industrial tooling and equipment.The Atlas Copco Group is a global industrial group of companies headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Revenues for 2009 totaled 63 billion SEK. The Group employs more than 33,000...
, VIP
VIP
VIP and V.I.P. is a three-letter acronym that may refer to:-In general:* Vacuum insulated panel* Values, Influence, and Peers, an anti-crime campaign in Ontario elementary schools* Variable Information Printing, a form of on-demand printing...
, Samsonite
Samsonite
The Samsonite Corporation makes luggage with its products ranging from large suitcases to small toiletries bags and briefcases. It was started in Denver, Colorado, USA in 1910 byJesse Shwayder, as the Shwayder Trunk Manufacturing Company. Shwayder named one of his initial cases "Samson", after the...
, CEAT
CEAT Limited
CEAT Limited is a tyre manufacturing company based in Mumbai, India. CEAT is an abbreviation for Cavi Electrici Affini Torino...
etc. have their plants here and have spawned a huge network of auto component suppliers and engineering ancillary services. It is also a pharmaceutical hub with presence GlaxoSmithKline and Fem. In recent years, Nashik has also carved a niche for itself as India's "Napa Valley" and locally established wine brands such as "Sula" and "Zampa
Zampa
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Modern efforts are on to promote the growth of an export-oriented rose farming and wine industry in the district. It is home to an important thermal power plant (Eklahare
Eklahare
Eklahare is a census town in Nashik district in the state of Maharashtra, India.-Demographics: India census, Eklahare had a population of 12,010. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Eklahare has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male...
) and a National Treasury Printing Press (India Security Press
India Security Press
India Security Press is a government press in India where items like passports, visas, postage stamps, post cards, inland letters, envelopes, non-postal adhesives, court fees, fiscal, and hundi stamps are printed. The press is located near Nashik city in Maharashtra state of India. The security...
at Nashik Road
Nashik Road
Nashik Road is the name given to the suburb of Nashik that has the city's railway station...
). There are five "Industrial Zones" in the Nashik area and its outskirts (Satpur, Ambad
Ambad
Ambad is a city and a municipal council in Jalna district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Ambad is notable for its temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Matsyodari. In October of each year, devotees of the goddess gather in Ambad for the Hindu festival of Dashahara. A local tradition claims...
, Sinnar
Sinnar
Sinnar is a city and a municipal council in Sinnar taluka of Nashik district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.-Geography:Sinnar is located at . It has an average elevation of 651 metres . Sinnar is one of the major industrial zones built around city of Nashik. It lies 30 km southeast of...
, Igatpuri
Igatpuri
Igatpuri is a city and a Hill Station municipal council in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Western Ghats. The station lies in Nashik District between Mumbai and Nashik Road on the Central Railway. Igatpuri is known for its Buddhist Pagoda for Meditation...
and Dindori
Dindori, Maharashtra
Dindori is a town and taluka in Nashik district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.Dindori is known for its grape farming. Dindori is also the center for spirituality by "Swami Samarth Kendra" which is driven by the Annasaheb more.-External links:...
). Nashik has a number of sugar mills. It is also chief exporter of white onion
White onion
White onion is a type of dry onion that has a pure white skin and a sweet, mild white flesh.This onion is used in Mexican foods or complementing the flavors of other ingredients....
s and pomegranate
Pomegranate
The pomegranate , Punica granatum, is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing between five and eight meters tall.Native to the area of modern day Iran, the pomegranate has been cultivated in the Caucasus since ancient times. From there it spread to Asian areas such as the Caucasus as...
s.
Investments in Nashik
Nashik is deemed "the third most industrialized city of Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune", mainly due to extensive industrial development in recent times. In Maharashtra, “Nashik” is situated at a distance of approximate 200 km from economic capital of country MumbaiMumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
as well as Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
.
Major Industries
The Hindustan Aeronautics LimitedHindustan Aeronautics Limited
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited based in Bangalore, India, is one of Asia's largest aerospace companies. Under the management of the Indian Ministry of Defence, this state-owned company is mainly involved in aerospace industry, which includes manufacturing and assembling aircraft, navigation and...
(HAL) plant is an aircraft manufacturing plant located 10 miles (16 km) from Nashik. World-renowned manufacturers who have set up plants in the Nashik MIDC area are: Bosch
Robert Bosch GmbH
Robert Bosch GmbH is a multinational engineering and electronics company headquartered in Gerlingen, near Stuttgart, Germany. It is the world's largest supplier of automotive components...
India, Crompton Greaves
Crompton Greaves
Crompton Greaves is an Indian multinational engaged in design, manufacturing, and marketing of products related to power generation, transmission, and distribution based in Mumbai. Its part of Avantha Group. - History :...
Limited, ABB Ltd, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd., Ceat Tyres, Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a French global company. It was founded in 1836 by two brothers, Eugène and Adolphe Schneider.In the first part of the 20th century, Schneider et Cie associated itself with Westinghouse Systems, a major international electrical group at the time. The group began manufacturing...
, Jyoti Structures Limited, VIP Industries Ltd, Siemens
Siemens
Siemens may refer toSiemens, a German family name carried by generations of telecommunications industrialists, including:* Werner von Siemens , inventor, founder of Siemens AG...
, Larsen & Toubro
Larsen & Toubro
Larsen & Toubro Limited is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company has four main business sectors: technology, engineering, construction and manufacturing. L&T has an international presence, with a global spread of offices and factories, further...
, Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco is a Swedish industrial company that was founded in 1873. It manufactures industrial tooling and equipment.The Atlas Copco Group is a global industrial group of companies headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Revenues for 2009 totaled 63 billion SEK. The Group employs more than 33,000...
, Thyssen Krupp, Graphite India Ltd, GSK
GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline plc is a global pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccines and consumer healthcare company headquartered in London, United Kingdom...
, Coca Cola, Victor Gasket Ltd., Gabriel India Ltd, Jindal Steel
Jindal Steel
Jindal Steel and Power Limited is the most valuable private steel producer in India, with an annual turnover of over US $2.1 billion , Jindal Steel & Power Limited is a part of about US$ 12 billion diversified O. P. Jindal Group. JSPL is a leading player in Steel, Power, Mining, Oil & Gas and...
, Samsonite
Samsonite
The Samsonite Corporation makes luggage with its products ranging from large suitcases to small toiletries bags and briefcases. It was started in Denver, Colorado, USA in 1910 byJesse Shwayder, as the Shwayder Trunk Manufacturing Company. Shwayder named one of his initial cases "Samson", after the...
, Ashoka Buildcon Ltd..
Nashik is dubbed as the 'Wine Capital of India'. A grape wine park administered by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation
Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation
Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation is a project of the Government of Maharashta State in India, and is the leading corporation of Maharashtra....
(MIDC)has also been setup in Nashik called the Nasik Wine Park.
DRDO Recently Open the R&D Lab In Ozar For High Velocity Explosives
Nasik Air Cargo Operated by Clarion Solutions Pvt Ltd. (Transworld Group)
About the Airport : Established - 1964, Distance - 24 km from Nasik City, Air Traffic Control Tower, Exclusive Cargo Apron to accommodate Aircraft, RWY Orientation 09/27, Length 3100x46 Meters, Able to handle any type of Aircraft.
Facilities : Warehousing space, cold storage, Ground Handling Equipment, CCTV Surveillance, 100% Power Back up, Customs With EDI Linkage.
Opportunities for Air Cargo Operators : Cost Effective services, single window clearance facility, Good connectivity, Personalized services.
Value Added services : Consolidation of cargo, Warehousing, Palletisation, Centre for perishable goods, Barcoding, Sorting and Labeling.
IT Parks
Recently the governmentGovernment of Maharashtra
Government of Maharashtra is the government for the state of Maharashtra in Western India.It is an elected government with 288 MLAs elected to the legislative assembly for a 5 year term.-Ministers:...
decided to prepare IT parks in the city of Nashik. Nashik is also emerging as a BPO
Business process outsourcing
Business process outsourcing is a subset of outsourcing that involves the contracting of the operations and responsibilities of specific business functions to a third-party service provider. Originally, this was associated with manufacturing firms, such as Coca Cola that outsourced large segments...
/IT destination and is in list of the selected Tier II cities for BPO/IT companies. Not just BPO's but Nashik is also evolving in the field of Digital Marketing and Internet Journalism.
Vtech Has IT Park in Indira Nagar on Mumbai Highway WNS Operates From there,Also Suyojit Datamatics Center is At Mumbai Naka which is operational since 2007
Government-run industries
The India Security PressIndia Security Press
India Security Press is a government press in India where items like passports, visas, postage stamps, post cards, inland letters, envelopes, non-postal adhesives, court fees, fiscal, and hundi stamps are printed. The press is located near Nashik city in Maharashtra state of India. The security...
– The India Security Press (the National Treasury Press) was the biggest employer in Nashik for many decades until the late eighties
1980s
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when a service-based economy started to thrive. The existence of the India Security Press is very beneficial to Nashik citizens. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited based in Bangalore, India, is one of Asia's largest aerospace companies. Under the management of the Indian Ministry of Defence, this state-owned company is mainly involved in aerospace industry, which includes manufacturing and assembling aircraft, navigation and...
is located in Ozar Township about 20 km from the city, where it is designs, manufactures and overhauls a variety of aviation products from basic trainers to highly sophisticated supersonic fighters, helicopters, transport aircraft, engines, accessories and systems.
Agriculture
Nashik is famous for grapes, onionOnion
The onion , also known as the bulb onion, common onion and garden onion, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. The genus Allium also contains a number of other species variously referred to as onions and cultivated for food, such as the Japanese bunching onion The onion...
s, and tomato
Tomato
The word "tomato" may refer to the plant or the edible, typically red, fruit which it bears. Originating in South America, the tomato was spread around the world following the Spanish colonization of the Americas, and its many varieties are now widely grown, often in greenhouses in cooler...
es. Nashik was famous for its table grapes for a very long time. In early 1925, the Table Grape revolution was started in Ojhar, a small town near Nashik, by Shree Raosaheb Jairam Krishnaji Gaikwad, the "Father of Indian Grapes." Today, table grapes are being exported to Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
, and Asia.
Urbanisation and development
The retail revolution in India also left an impact on Nashik with multiple medium and large sized retail malls opening up in the city . Stand-alone branded apparel stores and food chains followed the trend and have opened up outlets to cater to the growing urban population.the most developed area in nashik is collage road and gangapur road.
Nasik
Malls Include Nashik City Centre Mall,Pinnacle Mall,One World Mall,SK Open Mall, You will get all brands and leading retailers in Nashik
Healthcare
- Regional Super Speciality Hospital (100 beds) run by the Government of MaharashtraGovernment of MaharashtraGovernment of Maharashtra is the government for the state of Maharashtra in Western India.It is an elected government with 288 MLAs elected to the legislative assembly for a 5 year term.-Ministers:...
- Wockhardt Hospitals
- NDMVP's Medical College's Hospital, AdgaonAdgaonAdgaon, known as Argaon during the period of the British Raj, is a village located in the Telhara tehsil near Akot in the Akola district of Maharashtra, India...
- Apollo Hospital
- Magnum Heart Institute
- Divisional Super Specialty Hospital
Education
Nashik has been the educational hub of North Maharashtra. The city has two state-run universities, the Yashawatrao Chavhan Maharashtra Open University and the Maharashtra University of Health SciencesMaharashtra University of Health Sciences
Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences is located in Nashik District, Maharashtra, India.The university was established on 3 June 1998 by the state Government of Maharashtra through an ordinance....
.Colleges in Nasik are affiliated to Pune University. Gokhale education institute is also one of the leading educational institute in the distinct. Today the city houses a large number of private and governmental educational institutions offering higher education in Medicine, Engineering & Technology, Architecture, Pharmacy, Management among others. NDMVPS'S College of Pharmacy is the only Government-aided pharmacy college in Pune University and ranks amongst top 5 pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra. Indian Railway has also established its Advanced Training Institute for electrical engineers namely, Indian Railway Institute of Electrical Engineers IREEN here at Nashik. Recently, Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, a premier management institute offering MBA in Operations Management has put Nashik in India MBA map. Good placements backed by a very strong curriculum has pulled engineers from various parts of the country to Nashik
Various Engineering Institute Such as KKIER,KGBTCOE,MET BKC College,Sandip Foundation,Sapkal Knowledge Hub,Brmha Valley etc are in around Nashik
Roads
Nashik is one of the major road junctions of India. The MumbaiMumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
-Agra
Agra
Agra a.k.a. Akbarabad is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, west of state capital, Lucknow and south from national capital New Delhi. With a population of 1,686,976 , it is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and the 19th most...
national highway(NH3) runs through Nashik. It is a 4 lane expressway (under construction) and gives fast connectivity to Mumbai. Nashik is also connected to Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
with Nashik-Pune National Highway NH-50. Nashik is a major road junction of major state highway
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
s. It is connected to Surat
Surat
Surat , also known as Suryapur, is the commercial capital city of the Indian state of Gujarat. Surat is India's Eighth most populous city and Ninth-most populous urban agglomeration. It is also administrative capital of Surat district and one of the fastest growing cities in India. The city proper...
by Nashik Surat
Surat
Surat , also known as Suryapur, is the commercial capital city of the Indian state of Gujarat. Surat is India's Eighth most populous city and Ninth-most populous urban agglomeration. It is also administrative capital of Surat district and one of the fastest growing cities in India. The city proper...
Highway
Highway
A highway is any public road. In American English, the term is common and almost always designates major roads. In British English, the term designates any road open to the public. Any interconnected set of highways can be variously referred to as a "highway system", a "highway network", or a...
, Aurangabad, Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, Ahmednagar, Dhule
Dhule
Dhule is a city and a Municipal Corporation in Dhule district in northwestern part of Maharashtra state, India. It is one of the very few well-planned cities of India before Indian Independence.-Geography:Dhule is located at...
and many other cities. It has been seeing reasonable grown in terms of road infrastructure in the past few years or so.
A privately built and tolled expressway is nearing completion between Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
and Nashik. The National Highway Number 3 (NH3) is being converted into a multi-lane tolled road.
Railways
Nashik Road Railway Station is an important railway station on the Mumbai-Kalyan-ManmadManmad
Manmad is one of the cities in Nasik district in the state of Maharashtra state in India. It is the third largest city in Nasik district, with a population of approximately 125,000...
-Bhusaval (and further to Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
or Kolkata
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
) sector of the Central Railway Division of Indian Railways
Indian Railways
Indian Railways , abbreviated as IR , is a departmental undertaking of Government of India, which owns and operates most of India's rail transport. It is overseen by the Ministry of Railways of the Government of India....
which was the first ever electrified section in India. The railway station is about 11 km away from the city center (and hence called Nashik Road instead of Nashik). Panchvati Express
Panchvati Express
The 'Panchvati Express आदर्श पंचवटी एक्सप्रेस or Ideal Panchvati Express, is one and only Indian itercity superfast express train that connects Mumbai with Nashik. It is a daily means of transport for thousands of passengers travelling between the two cities. It is recorded in the Limca book of...
is the important train moves from Nashik to Mumbai daily. About 5000 people make daily up-down by this train. It connects Nashik with Mumbai CST in exactly 3 hours. Nasik Road Railway Time Table available on Nasik Online site
Deolali
Deolali
Deolali is a small hill station and a census town in Nashik district, Maharashtra. It has several army establishments including the School of Artillery of Indian Army and nearby Airforce station...
is another station (about 10 minutes train travel towards Mumbai) which serves the population residing in the Deolali Cantonment
More than 55 trains pass through this station daily and it is thus connected to Mumbai, Aurangabad, Nanded
Nanded
Nanded is the second largest city in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, India. It is also headquarters of Nanded district in the Marathwada Division of the state. It is an important holy place for the Sikh faith and is famous for the Hazur Sahib Gurudwara. It is the district headquarters once...
, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Agra
Agra
Agra a.k.a. Akbarabad is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, west of state capital, Lucknow and south from national capital New Delhi. With a population of 1,686,976 , it is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and the 19th most...
, Gwalior, Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
, Nagpur
Nagpur
Nāgpur is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India and third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune...
, Kolkata
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
, Jamshedpur, Guwahati
Guwahati
Guwahati, Pragjyotishpura in ancient Assam formerly known as Gauhati is a metropolis,the largest city of Assam in India and ancient urban area in North East India, with a population of 963,429. It is also the largest metropolitan area in north-eastern India...
, Jammu
Jammu
Jammu , also known as Duggar, is one of the three administrative divisions within Jammu and Kashmir, the northernmost state in India.Jammu city is the largest city in Jammu and the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir...
, Madgaon, Mangalore
Mangalore
Mangalore is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada district in south western...
and so on.
Although the station connects to most northern and eastern parts of the country, The southern sector still needs consideration. Major passenger traffic is between Mumbai and Nashik. Fast-moving intercity trains like the Panchvati express
Panchvati Express
The 'Panchvati Express आदर्श पंचवटी एक्सप्रेस or Ideal Panchvati Express, is one and only Indian itercity superfast express train that connects Mumbai with Nashik. It is a daily means of transport for thousands of passengers travelling between the two cities. It is recorded in the Limca book of...
and the Godavari Express
Godavari Express
The Godavari Express is one of the most prestigious trains of South Central Railway and runs between Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad...
connect this station to Mumbai. These trains originate from Manmad
Manmad
Manmad is one of the cities in Nasik district in the state of Maharashtra state in India. It is the third largest city in Nasik district, with a population of approximately 125,000...
and principally cater the large number of business travelers from Manmad and Nashik to Mumbai and suburban area.
Airways
Kingfisher AirlinesKingfisher Airlines
Kingfisher Airlines is an airline group based in India. Its head office is Kingfisher House in Vile Parle , Mumbai. Kingfisher Airlines, through its parent company United Breweries Group, has a 50% stake in low-cost carrier Kingfisher Red....
runs a daily flight in the evening at 17:30 to Mumbai from Nashik's Ozar Airport
Ozar Airport
HAL Ozar Airport , is the airport of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited facility 17 km North-east from the city of Nashik, Maharashtra, India.The airport is used primarily to test and develop and construct aircraft for the Indian Armed Forces....
located 24 km from the city center. Deccan Airways also used to operate a flight to Mumbai from Ozar airport a couple of years ago which was later taken off due to lack of passengers. Nashik has another airport at Gandhinagar with a shorter runway and hence unfit for modern-day passenger aircraft. The government-run Vayudoot
Vayudoot
Vayudoot was an airline in India established on 20 January 1981 as a joint-venture between the two state-owned carriers, Indian Airlines and Air India. The airline was headquartered at New Delhi's Safdarjung Airport....
used an operate a service to Mumbai from this Gandhinagar Airport during the 1980s. Airport expansion at Ozhar is in progress. Air India is also providing service to Hyderabad and Chennai from Nasik.
Soon Spicejet is Going to Start Flights to Hyderabad and Delhi and Other Major cities From Ozar Airport
The Maharashtra Government is developing the Ozar airport as a fall-back arrangement, in the event of any emergency at the Mumbai airport, and it will use for night halts. Currently, Ahmedabad airport is the alternative landing and fuelling site for Mumbai-bound planes.
Nashik Air Cargo Is also operational Since Sept 2011 Provides Cargo Facillity to Industries and Farmers to Directly Import and export Goods From Nashik (www.Nasik-aircargo.com)