Based on this sarga, I accept Bhadrachalam as the location of Panchavati and not Nasik. A friend of mine also pointed out that it is likely that Panchavati was closer to Dakshina Kosala (their kingdom)…
Valmiki Ramayanam Aranyakanda Sarga 73 : This Version : The Importance of this Sarga is that it describes the way to Pampa and Rsyamuka, and the plants and animals that could be found there at that time. Kabandha asked Sri Rama and Lakshmana, to proceed westward. The route along which the following trees were to be found would be the right way. “राम Rama, यत्र where ever, प्रतीचीम् westward, दिशम् direction, अश्रित्य taking, मनोरमाः delightful, प … Read More
via Kishkinda – Ancient Deccan Civilization

Bhadrachalam Panchavati Bellary Hampi Pampa
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