# Nashik Kumbh Mela 2026 > Pilgrim guide for the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela on the Godavari river in Maharashtra, India: snan (holy bathing) dates including the Shahi Snan, temples and ghats such as Ramkund, Kalaram Temple and the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, maps, emergency helplines, lost and found, places to stay, transport and live advisories. Available in English, Marathi (/mr/) and Hindi (/hi/). Last updated: 8 November 2026 ## Snan (bathing) dates - Saturday, 31 October 2026: Dhwajarohan (Flag Hoisting) - Tuesday, 15 June 2027: Major Mela Period Begins - Thursday, 29 July 2027: Nagar Pradakshina - Monday, 2 August 2027: First Amrut Snan (Shahi Snan) - Tuesday, 31 August 2027: Second Amrut Snan (Shahi Snan) - Saturday, 11 September 2027: Third Amrut Snan (Shahi Snan) - Sunday, 12 September 2027: Third Amrut Snan (Shahi Snan) - Monday, 24 July 2028: Dhwajavatarana (Flag Lowering) ## Emergency helplines - Ambulance: 102 / 108 - Fire Brigade: 101 - Emergency Helpline: 112 - Police: 100 - Disaster Management: 1077 - Women Helpline: 1091 - Child Helpline: 1098 - Railway Enquiry & Security: 139 / 182 - Tourist Helpline: 1363 / 1800111363 - Disaster Relief (NDRF): 011-24363260 - Traffic Police Helpline: 103 - Railway Women Safety: 1512 - Missing Child/Women: 1094 - National Ambulance Service: 108 - Blood Bank Information: 104 - Road Accident Emergency: 1073 - Mental Health Helpline (Kiran): 1800-599-0019 - Senior Citizen: 1090 - Cyber Crime: 1930 - Citizen Call Centre: 18001208040 - NIC Service: 1800111555 ## Key pages - [Snan dates and Shahi Snan timings](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/snan-dates) - [Safety, emergency helplines and lost & found](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/safety) - [Temples and ghats of Nashik and Trimbakeshwar](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/darshan) - [Map of ghats, hospitals, parking and help desks](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/map) - [Dharamshalas and places to stay](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/stay) - [Hotels](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/hotels) - [Parking](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/parking) - [Live news and advisories](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/news) - [All pilgrim guides](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/guides) ## Guides - [Where to stay for the Nashik Kumbh Mela: tents, dharamshalas and hotels](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/guides/where-to-stay-nashik-kumbh-mela): Pilgrims at the Nashik Kumbh Mela stay in government and private tent cities, dharamshalas and ashrams near Ramkund and Panchavati, hotels across Nashik city, and lodges in Trimbakeshwar. Book early … - [How to reach Nashik for the Kumbh Mela: train, bus, road and air](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/guides/how-to-reach-nashik-kumbh-mela): Nashik is about 170 km from Mumbai and 210 km from Pune. Most pilgrims arrive by train at Nashik Road station, by MSRTC bus, or by car on the Mumbai-Nashik highway. The nearest airport is Nashik (Oza… - [Holy dip, Asthi Visarjan and puja at Ramkund and Trimbakeshwar](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/guides/kumbh-rituals-holy-dip-puja-guide): At the Nashik Kumbh Mela pilgrims take a holy dip in the Godavari at Ramkund in Nashik or at Kushavarta Kund in Trimbakeshwar, perform Asthi Visarjan and Pind Daan for ancestors at Ramkund, and book … - [Two-day Nashik and Trimbakeshwar itinerary for Kumbh pilgrims](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/guides/nashik-trimbakeshwar-2-day-itinerary): Spend day one in Nashik: an early holy dip at Ramkund, then Kalaram Temple, Sita Gufa and the Panchavati temples on foot. On day two travel about 30 km to Trimbakeshwar for Jyotirlinga darshan and Ku… - [What is the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar?](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/guides/what-is-simhastha-kumbh-mela-nashik): The Simhastha Kumbh Mela is the Kumbh Mela held at Nashik and Trimbakeshwar on the Godavari river about every 12 years, when Jupiter (Guru) is in Leo (Simha). Millions of pilgrims and the akharas of … - [Nashik Kumbh Mela 2026 Dates: Every Snan Day Explained](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/guides/nashik-kumbh-mela-2026-dates-snan-day-explained): Plan your pilgrimage with the official Nashik Kumbh Mela 2026 dates. Learn about the first Shahi Snan on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, and how to plan your holy dip at Ramkund and Kushavarta Kund during… ## Temples and ghats - [Tapovan](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/darshan/tapovan): Location: Panchavati, Nashik, Maharashtra, India Coordinates: Near Godavari River, north of Nashik city center Religious significance: Linked to Ramayana legends Main attractions: Temples, caves, and serene natural surroundings Accessibility. - [Someshwar Temple](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/darshan/someshwar-temple): Ancient temple of Lord Shiva Serene atmosphere on the banks of the Godavari River Famous “Dudhsagar Waterfall” during monsoons Great place for photography and picnics Religious importance increases during Kumbh Mela - [Muktidham,Nashik](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/darshan/muktidhamnashik): Muktidham is a famous marble temple complex in Nashik. This temple is known for its beautiful white marble architecture and religious atmosphere. Here, temples of many Hindu deities can be seen in one place. - [Bhakti Dham](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/darshan/bhakti-dham): Bhakti Dham is a famous religious and peaceful temple complex in Nashik. It houses temples of various Hindu deities, beautiful gardens and a devotional atmosphere. It is a place of attraction for both devotees and tourists. - [Pandav Leni](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/darshan/pandav-leni): Pandav Leni, also known as the Trirashmi Caves, is a group of 24 ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves on Trirashmi Hill near Nashik, Maharashtra, India. Carved between the 1st century BCE and the 3rd century CE, they represent some of western India’s earliest - [Triveni Sangam](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/darshan/triveni-sangam): Triveni Sangam in Panchavati, Nashik, Maharashtra, is a revered confluence where the Godavari River meets its tributaries Aruna River and Varuna River. Considered one of the most sacred sites in Nashik, it lies near the Shree Kapaleshwar Mahadev Mandir. - [Naroshankar Temple](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/darshan/naroshankar-temple): Dedicated primarily to Lord Shiva, the temple holds immense importance for devotees, especially during the festival of Maha Shivaratri, when thousands gather for prayers and rituals. Its riverside setting near the sacred ghats of Panchavati adds to its pr - [Ramtirth](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/darshan/ramtirth): Every evening (around 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM), a grand and vibrant Goda Aarti is performed by priests on the banks of the river, where devotees float oil lamps (diyas) and flowers - [Civil Hospital Nashik](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/darshan/civil-hospital-nashik): Civil Hospital Nashik is the largest public district hospital and regional medical hub in North Maharashtra, located on Trimbakeshwar Road - [Trimbakeshwar Temple](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/darshan/trimbakeshwar): One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, source of the Godavari river. - [Ramkund](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/darshan/ramkund): Ramkund is a sacred stone-lined bathing tank on the banks of the Godavari River in Panchavati, Nashik, Maharashtra**. It is widely considered the holiest spot in the city. - [Panchavati](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/darshan/panchavati): Historic religious precinct on the Godavari riverbank. - [Kushavarta Tirtha](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/darshan/kushavarta): Sacred kund near Trimbakeshwar, a key bathing site. - [Kalaram Temple](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/darshan/kalaram): Revered temple of Lord Rama in Panchavati. ## Optional - [About this site](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/about) - [Contact](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/contact) - [Pilgrim essentials shop](https://officialnashikkumbh.com/shop)