It is an ancient holy city in the northwest region of Maharashtra in India. Situated on the banks of Godavari River (Ganges of the South), Nashik is best known for being one of Hindu pilgrimage sites, that of Kumbh Mela which is held every 12 years.

It is the fourth largest city of maharashtra after Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur.

It is called the ‘Wine Capital of India’ as half of India’s vineyards and wineries are located in Nashik.

As per Ramayana, Nashik is the location on the banks of Godavari river where Laxman, by the wish of Lord Rama, cut the nose of Shurpanakha and thus this city was named as Nashik.