Nashik

General Information
The city, vibrant and active on the industrial, political, social and cultural fronts, has influenced the lives of many a great personalities

State Name
Maharashtra

Distance from Major Cities
Mumbai >>200 kms, pune >> 200 kms

Weather / Climate
Max.-31.56 Deg.C Min.-17.6 Deg. C

Other Name of City
the land of farmers

Population
49,87,923

Religions (Major Religion)
Hinduism, Christianity, Islam

Language
Marathi, Ahrani, Konkani, Adivasi

Cuisine
Variety of vegetables, lots of fish and coconuts are used. Grated coconuts spice many kinds of dishes, Peanuts and cashew nuts are widely used in vegetables and peanut oil is the main cooking medium. kokum, a deep purple berry that has a pleasing sweet and sour taste. Kokum, most commonly used in an appetizer-digestive called the sol kadhi, is served chilled

Restaurants
RajMahal Lodge, Nashik Coffee House, Awadh Restaurant & Banquet, Begaum Restaurant, Ghungaroo Bar

Temples
Panchvati-Kalaram mandir, Amruteshwar Temple

Monuments
Trimbkeshwar Jyotirling, Vani,Saptshirang fort,,Rangmahal of Ahilyabai Holkar at Chandwad

Other Attractions
Bhandardara Dam, Umbrella Fall, Kalusubai Peak, Mhasarul-Chambhar lake, Gagngapurdam, Vaitarna Hydro-electricProject, MiG Aircraft factory (Ozhar), Nashik road-Muktidham,Rangmahal of Ahilyabai Holkar at Chandwad

Wildlife
Nandur Madhameshwar Bird Sanctuary, Bhandardara,

Excursions
Ghatghar ( 20 kms), Amruteshwar Temple -( 8 kms), Pemgiri ( 55 kms)

Area
259.13 Sq. Km

Main Business Centres
Administrative Building of Nashik Municipal Corporation ,

Shopping
MDS Dental 208, Sona Shopping Centre, 60 Feet Rd., Ganjamal, Nashik 422001 Phone : (R) (C) 79214 (H) Chawla Prakash P, Maru Shopping Complex, Z P Trimbak Road, near g.o.p. Nashik. Phone : 593676 ;593729;593668 Laxmi Travels Near Hotel Samrat, Old Agra Road ,Nashik. Phone : 574095,

Things To Buy
hand- made antiques, Indian handlooms, shawls, fine Persian carpets

Airport
Gandhinagar Airport, Ozar (MiG) (Protective area- only for VVIPs) airport.

Rail Road
Nashik railway station

Entertainment
cinema halls, theatres

Best Season
October To March