28 October 2026Ramkund in the morning: how to plan a calm visit
Early hours are the best time for the Godavari ghats. Simple tips for a peaceful bath and prayer.
Read post →Simhastha Kumbh Mela · 2026 – 2028
Nashik – Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela 2027
Everything a pilgrim needs: temples, places, where to stay, what to eat, how to travel, and the story of why the Kumbh comes to Nashik.
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31Oct 2026
Flag hoisting (Dhwajarohan): Simhastha begins29Jul 2027
Nagar Pradakshina (city procession)2Aug 2027
First Amrit Snan (Ashadh Somvati Amavasya)7Key dates
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Glimpses of Nashik
Sacred ghats, ancient caves, vineyards and temples – the places that make the Kumbh unforgettable.
Why Nashik is special
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Jyotirlinga
Trimbakeshwar, one of Shiva's twelve Jyotirlingas, stands at the source of the Godavari.
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Dakshin Ganga
The Godavari, called the Ganga of the South, flows through Ramkund and Panchavati.
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Ramayana trail
Panchavati, Sita Gufa and Kalaram recall the forest years of Ram, Sita and Lakshman.
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Grapes & wine
India's grape capital, with vineyards, farm stays and the famous Nashik wine tours.
Latest from the blog
A fresh travel tip, food story or safety note for every day of the Simhastha.
View all →28 October 202627 October 2026Simhastha Kumbh begins on 31 October 2026: what first-time visitors should know
The flag hoisting on 31 October 2026 opens the Simhastha. Here is a simple plan for the long festival.
Read post →21 October 2026Kumbh Guide for Senior Citizens & Families
Tips for older pilgrims and children: pacing, stays near ghats and avoiding long walks.
Read post →A pilgrim's day in Nashik
🌅Morning
Bathe at Ramkund and visit Kalaram Temple before the crowds arrive.
☀️Afternoon
Enjoy a Nashik misal lunch, then see Pandavleni Caves or Sita Gufa.
🪔Evening
Watch the Godavari aarti at the ghats and shop in the Main Road market.
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History
The story behind the Kumbh
Drops of amrit, the Godavari and Lord Rama's forest home: why Nashik is one of the four Kumbh cities.
Kumbh Mela is one of the largest gatherings of people on Earth. Pilgrims bathe in a sacred river, pray, listen to saints and watch the grand processions of the akhadas (monastic orders).
Read morePlan your yatra in 4 steps
Key dates
Dates
Dates are as announced by the Maharashtra government. Exact timings of each Snan are announced closer to the day.
View all →October 2026
Simhastha
Flag hoisting (Dhwajarohan): Simhastha begins
Ramkund (Nashik) and TrimbakeshwarSaturday
July 2027
Procession
Nagar Pradakshina (city procession)
NashikThursday
August 2027
Amrit Snan
First Amrit Snan (Ashadh Somvati Amavasya)
Ramkund and KushavartaMonday
Amrit Snan
Second Amrit Snan (Shravan Amavasya)
Ramkund and KushavartaTuesday
September 2027
Amrit Snan
Third Amrit Snan, Nashik
Ramkund, NashikSaturday
Amrit Snan
Third Amrit Snan, Trimbakeshwar
Kushavarta Kund, TrimbakeshwarSunday
July 2028
Simhastha
Simhastha concludes (flag lowering)
Nashik and TrimbakeshwarMonday
Stay
Hotel details open on Google, where you can see real photos, reviews and today's prices, and book directly with the hotel.
View all →Day TripsShirdi, about 90 km from Nashik
Shirdi (Sai Baba Temple)
A major pilgrimage town and a popular add-on day trip from Nashik.
Day TripsIgatpuri, about 45 km from Nashik
Igatpuri & Vipassana Centre
A hill station in the Western Ghats known for its mist, waterfalls and the Vipassana meditation campus.
Day TripsBhandardara, around 70 km from Nashik
Bhandardara & Wilson Dam
A lakeside hill retreat with Wilson Dam, Randha Falls and Mount Kalsubai, Maharashtra's highest peak.
Rituals & FestivalsRamkund & Kushavarta
Amrit Snan (Shahi Snan) Explained
The principal bathing days of the Kumbh, when akharas take holy dips in an order set by tradition.
Rituals & FestivalsPanchavati & Trimbak
The 13 Akharas of Kumbh
Monastic orders of sadhus who lead the Kumbh processions, grouped into Shaiva, Vaishnava and Udasin traditions.
Rituals & FestivalsTrimbakeshwar
Maha Shivratri at Trimbakeshwar
Night-long worship and abhishek at the Jyotirlinga, one of the busiest days in the temple's year.
ShoppingYeola, about 90 km from Nashik
Yeola Paithani Sarees
Handwoven silk sarees with peacock and lotus motifs, a famed Maharashtra craft.
ShoppingVineyards & markets
Nashik Grapes & Raisins
Nashik is known as India's grape capital, with fresh fruit in season and raisins year-round.
ShoppingPanchavati lanes & Main Road
Puja Items & Brassware
Lamps, copper vessels, incense and bells for temple offerings and home worship.
Why use this guide
Independent
We are not a government site or a booking agent. We send you to Google Maps and official sources so you can verify everything.
Three languages
Everything is available in English, Hindi and Marathi so every pilgrim can plan comfortably.
Regularly updated
Last reviewed: October 2026. Dates and rules can change, so always confirm with official notices.
Frequently asked questions
View all →Is this the official Kumbh website?
No. This is an independent guide. For official notices, check the Nashik district administration and Maharashtra government.
When does the Kumbh start and end?
It begins with flag hoisting on 31 October 2026 and ends on 24 July 2028. The three main Amrit Snan days are 2 Aug, 31 Aug and 11-12 Sep 2027.
Why is it called Simhastha?
Because it is held when Jupiter is in Leo (Simha). Jupiter takes about 12 years to circle the zodiac, so the Kumbh returns to Nashik about every 12 years.
Do I need to come only on bathing days?
No. Pilgrims come throughout the Kumbh period. Ordinary days are less crowded and cheaper to stay.
How far is Trimbakeshwar from Nashik?
About 28-30 km, around an hour by road. Buses and taxis run all day.