📍 Location & Terrain

• Nashik is situated in the northwestern part of Maharashtra, about 170 km from Mumbai and 210 km from Pune.

• It lies on the Deccan Plateau, and much of its land is formed from basaltic lava rock due to ancient volcanic activity, typical of the Western Ghats.

• The region has a mix of plains, hills, and valleys, with parts of it covered by forests and greenery, especially during the monsoon.

🌊 River System

• The Godavari River, India’s second-longest river, originates from Trimbakeshwar (just outside Nashik) and flows eastward through the city.

• Several small tributaries and dams like Gangapur Dam and Darna Dam support agriculture and provide drinking water to the region.

🌾 Climate & Soil

• Nashik has a tropical wet and dry climate—hot summers, refreshing monsoons, and mild winters.

• The black cotton soil (regur) is highly fertile, ideal for crops like grapes, onions, sugarcane, and pomegranates. This is why Nashik has become a hub for both agriculture and viticulture (wine-making).