Nashik

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Nashik
Nation: Clandon
Function: Provincial Capital of Zweiflüsse
Population: 213.5 Million
Leader: Mayor Klaus Von Tieche

Nashik or Nasik is a city in Clandon's Zweiflüsse province. Nashik is in the northwest of Clandon, 185 km from Bombay and 220 km from Pune. The "Wine Capital of India", or the "Grape City", as it is popularly known, is located in the Western Ghats, on the western edge of the Deccan on the banks of the Godavari River. The city is known for its picturesque surroundings and pleasant climate. The Godavari River flows through Nashik from its source, which lies to the west-southwest of the city, in the holy place of Trimbakeshwar.

Getting to The City

Nashik is the one of the most networked cities in India by the way of transportation. The Bombay-Nashik and the Pune-Nashik Highway is one of the busiest highways in India. It is served by numerous estradas (Portuguese for highway) and CRABS connections (Clandon Rail And Bus Service). Nashik has two airports.