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| Proximity to many holy temples and
sites including the famous pilgrimage centre of Shirdi and a long tryst with
India's sacred past, has made Nashik a confluence for the spiritually
enlightened. Mythology has it that Rama, the king of Ayodhya, made Nashik his
temporary abode during the 14 years of his exile. The poets Rishi Valmiki,
Mahakavi Kalidas and Bhavabhooti have paid rich tributes to Nashik in many of
their works. In addition, Nashik has always been the epicentre of commerce and
trade. Ptolemy, the famous philosopher made a mention of Nashik in 150 BC, leading researchers to believe that it
was probably the country's largest market place. |
Today, Nashik is a bustling township with a blend of the ancient and the modern.
Scattered across the city are numerous forts and majestic temples. But it is
also the home to many industries. The Security Printing Press of the
government, which prints the nation's currency, is located here.
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 Nashik is one the major stations on the
Central Railway and there are a number of convenient trains that connect Nashik
to other cities and towns. |
By road Nashik is 185 kms from Mumbai and can be reached by motoring on the
NH-3 via Thane-Kasar-Igatpuri.
There are several private and state buses available between Mumbai/Thane and
Nashik. |
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