Nashik (pron:ˈnʌʃɪk) is a city in the northwest region of Maharashtra and is the administrative headquarter of the Nashik District and Nashik Division. It is the fourth largest city in Maharashtra. The city is situated at the foothills of the Western Ghats mountains on the banks of the river Godavari. At 700 m (2,300 ft) above sea level, its elevation is highest among the major cities in Maharashtra and one of the highest among million plus cities in India.