Please tell me about history and importance of Nashik ?

ANSWER TO THE ABOVE QUESTION Nasik is situated in Maharashtra. It is 180 km from Mumbai and 202 km from Pune. Nasik is referred to as "Wine Capital of India".and is situate on the banks of river Godavari. It southwest of Trimbakeshwar. it is third most industrialised city in Maharashtra. As per the recent census inn 2011, Nashik had population of 6,109,052 of which male and female were 3,164,261 and 2,944,791 respectively. There was change of 22.33 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Nashik District recorded increase of 29.66 percent to its population compared to 1991. Places known for pilgrimage in Nasik: Ramkund The Muktidham Temple The Coin Museum The Kalaram Temple Sai Baba Temple Trimbakeshwar -- people taking bath here are known to attain salvation. Dudhsagar Waterfalls Nasik is well connected by flights from Mumbai. Railway connection are there from different cities. Nasik is also connected well by road from different cities of Maharashtra. Important hotels in Nasik The Gateway Hotel Ambad,P17 MIDC Ambad, Mumbai-Agra Road, Nasik-422010--offers excellent service. Reviewers have estimated the facilities, service in this hotel as excellent. Other good hotels are Express Inn, Ginger Nasik, Hotel Rama Heritage, Nasik. Nasik is one of the holy cities where kumbh mela is held every 12 years. It is known for its picturesque surroundings.