Friday, October 28, 2005

Swatantya Veer Savarkar swimming pool in

All landmarks are named appropriately in Nasik.

The swimming pool in Nasik is named after Swatantrya Veer Sawarkar who had jumped into the English channel to escape from the British claws.

Ashok Stambh


Ashok Stambh
Originally uploaded by sagarchandratrey.
This is one of the most famous landmarks in Nasik.

Pandavaleni


Pandavaleni
Originally uploaded by sagarchandratrey.
One of the favourite picnic spots in Nasik.

With the Dadasaheb Phalke museum coming up in the vicinity,this place has become more poular now.

Garbage near Ashok Stambh

Civic services in Nasik need to improve.

Garbage on the road between KTHM college campus and Ashok Stambh.

Tiwari Mahal


Tiwari Mahal
Originally uploaded by sagarchandratrey.
Though I do not know the history of this monument,it seemed worth capturing on the camera.

The Nandi


The Nandi
Originally uploaded by sagarchandratrey.
A typical sight on the streets of Nasik.

This one was clicked near the KTHM college.

Sidheshwar Mandir


Sidheshwar Mandir
Originally uploaded by sagarchandratrey.
The sidheshwar Temple near Ashok Stambh.

Rungta Highschool


Rungta Highschool
Originally uploaded by sagarchandratrey.
This is the Rungta High school on Ashok sthambh.

One of the oldest schools in Nasik

About Nasik

Nashik or Nasik is a city, and also a district and division, in India's Maharashtra state. Nashik is in the northwest of Maharashtra, 200 km from Mumbai (Bombay) as well as Pune. The city, located in the Western Ghats, has become a center of attraction because of its beautiful surroundings and cool and pleasant climate. Nashik has a personality of its own due to its mythological, historical, social and cultural importance. The city, vibrant and active on the industrial, political, social and cultural fronts, has influenced the lives of many a great personalities. The Godavari River flows through the city from its source to the northwest of the city.