Nasik is India's center of textile industry and sugar-and oil-processing. Aside from its essential manufacturing element though, Nasik has a delightful proximity to magnificent holy temples and sites like the famous pilgrimage centre of Shirdi.
Having the charming factor of being part of India's mystical and magical history has made Nashik an essential convergence for the spiritually enlightened.
It's so inspiring Infact that the poets Rishi Valmiki, Mahakavi Kalidas and Bhavabhooti have paid rich tributes to Nashik in many of their works.
The numerous forts and majestic temples that dot the area add to its alluring factor. While its major temples & caves--Sita Gupta Cave, Ravana, Sundar Narayan Temple, Kala Rama and Kapaleswar Temple never fail to enchant curious adventure-seeking tourists all year round.
Today, Nasik is a lively township with an exquisite intermingling of the ancient and the modern is evident in its everyday hustle and bustle.
The city of Nasik is situated on the banks of the river Godavari and the city offers rich historical and religious flavor. The prime celebration of Nasik that lures visitors is the tri-annual Kumba Mela. Due to this religious fair pilgrims come from all corners of India.
Surrounded by various attractive sights seeing like forts, temples, wineries, etc Nasik is often called the Wine Capital of India. Nasik is famous for trade and commerce as the city can be considered as the third largest industrial township in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune.
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