City of Pilgrimages - Nasik, is believed to have its origins since the Stone Age and it was given different names by different rulers over the centuries. There are various stories behind the name 'Nasik' one is that Lakshmana, Lord Rama's brother had cut off the nose of Surpanakha here hence this place was named Nasik.

Nasik city is a blend of present and the past, a mix of traditions and modernity. It has a number of pilgrimage places and temples which makes Nasik a very holy city, especially for the Hindus. The thriving industries in Nasik and the large industrial areas have made Nasik a center of commerce too. The sanctity of the River Godavari

To any one in India, Nasik hardly needs an introduction. Standing on the banks of Godavari River, Nasik has historically been one of the holiest sites in the country. It is one of the four cities in India that host the huge Sinhastha Kumbh Mela after every twelve years. The Kumbh Mela is acclaimed as the largest human gathering in the world,

Like the Ganga, the Godavari, the Ganges of South India, is one of the holiest rivers of India. And like Gangotri, the birthplace of Ganga maiyya, Trimbakeshwar, in the lap of the Sahyadris, is the origin of the mighty Godavari. It is also called as Deccan Ganga of Maharashtra. It is the Godavari River due to which Nasik is considered as an important destination of Pilgrimage in India, as it flows through Nasik.