Nashik Simhastha Kumbh 2027: Dates, Ramkund and Camps
Everything for the Nashik Simhastha Kumbh 2027: the Amrit Snan dates, Ramkund and Trimbakeshwar, where the camps are in Tapovan–Panchavati, staying in a tent through the monsoon, and how to book.
The Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh is held once every 12 years on the Godavari, when Jupiter enters Leo (Simha). This time it opens with dhwajarohan (flag hoisting) at Trimbakeshwar and Ramkund on 31 October 2026 and runs to 24 July 2028.
Nashik Kumbh Amrit Snan dates
| Date | Snan |
|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2027 | First Amrit Snan |
| 31 Aug 2027 | Second Amrit Snan |
| 11 Sep 2027 | Third Amrit Snan — Nashik |
| 12 Sep 2027 | Third Amrit Snan — Trimbakeshwar |
Two bathing sites: Ramkund and Kushavarta
Unlike Haridwar, the Simhastha has two centres. In Nashik, pilgrims bathe at Ramkund in Panchavati, where Lord Rama is said to have bathed during his exile; the Vaishnav akharas bathe here. In Trimbakeshwar, about 30 km away, the Shaiva akharas bathe at the Kushavarta kund near the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, the source of the Godavari.
Where to stay for the Nashik Kumbh
Camps in Tapovan and Panchavati
Tapovan is where the sadhus' camps (Sadhugram) go up, close to Ramkund and Panchavati. A camp here keeps you inside the mela and within reach of the main ghat.
Simhastha Kumbh Luxury Camp — Nashik
Hotels in Nashik city
Nashik has far more hotels than Trimbakeshwar. Book early for the Amrit Snan dates; roads near Ramkund close to vehicles on those days.
Trimbakeshwar
Stays in Trimbakeshwar are limited and fill first. Many pilgrims stay in Nashik and travel to Trimbakeshwar before dawn for the 12 September snan.
Weather
The Amrit Snans fall in the monsoon (August–September): carry rain gear and expect wet ghats.
Getting to Nashik
Nashik Road is the main railway station, with trains from Mumbai, Pune and across India. Nashik's airport at Ozar is about 20 km from the city. By road, Nashik is roughly 170 km from Mumbai and about 210 km from Pune. For the Amrit Snans, arrive a day or two early — roads into Panchavati are closed to vehicles on snan days.
Around Ramkund and Panchavati
Panchavati is the old heart of Nashik, tied to Lord Rama's exile. Besides Ramkund, pilgrims visit the Kalaram temple, Sita Gufa and the Godavari ghats downstream. Tapovan, a short way east, is where the sadhus' camps go up during the Simhastha.
Visiting Trimbakeshwar
Trimbakeshwar, about 30 km from Nashik, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the source of the Godavari. On its Amrit Snan day (12 September 2027) leave Nashik well before dawn. Darshan queues at the temple are long through the Simhastha; go on a weekday if you can.
Where the Nashik Kumbh camps are
The camp area for the Simhastha grows up around Tapovan and Panchavati on the Godavari's banks — the Sadhugram where the sadhus and akharas stay. A camp here puts you close to Ramkund, the Kalaram temple, Sita Gufa and the Panchavati ghats. On Amrit Snan days the roads into Panchavati close to vehicles, so the walk from your tent to the river is what matters most. Ask any camp for its exact location pin before you pay.
Monsoon: what changes for a tent stay
Haridwar's Kumbh is a winter Kumbh; Nashik's is a monsoon one. August and September bring regular rain, so look for:
- A raised floor or deck so water does not come into the tent.
- An attached bathroom — a walk to a shared block in the rain is miserable.
- Waterproof tent fabric and covered paths between the tents and the dining area.
- Somewhere to dry clothes after the snan.
Pack an umbrella or a poncho, quick-dry clothes, slippers with grip and a dry bag for your phone. Our Kumbh camp packing checklist covers the rest.
Choosing a tent
Our Nashik camp has the same three tents as our Haridwar camps — Deluxe, Luxury with a four-poster king bed, and the larger Royal on a raised wooden deck — all with attached bathrooms and hot water. Families and anyone staying a week or more usually pick the Royal tent. Our guide to Deluxe vs Luxury vs Royal tents compares them with photos.
When to book
Book two to three months ahead for the Amrit Snan dates, earlier for groups. For more on the Nashik dates and the temples to visit, read our Nashik Simhastha 2027 guide, or see every option on the Nashik Kumbh Mela page.
How to book a Pulp Hotels camp in Nashik
WhatsApp the Pulp Hotels Kumbh desk with your dates, the number of guests and the tent you want. The desk sends the rate for your dates and the camp's location pin, and confirms your tents. Nothing is charged to ask, and you pay at the camp.
Plan your stay: see our camps on the Nashik Simhastha Kumbh 2027 camps & stays page, every destination on Kumbh Mela camps & stays, or WhatsApp the Pulp Hotels Kumbh desk on +91 93891 86101.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Amrit Snan dates?
The Simhastha begins with dhwajarohan on 31 October 2026 and runs to 24 July 2028. Amrit Snan days: 2 August 2027, 31 August 2027, and 11 September 2027 at Nashik (12 September 2027 at Trimbakeshwar).
What is the difference between Nashik and Trimbakeshwar Kumbh?
The Simhastha is held at both. Vaishnav akharas bathe at Ramkund in Nashik; Shaiva akharas bathe at Kushavarta in Trimbakeshwar, about 30 km away.
Where are the Kumbh Mela camps in Nashik?
In the Tapovan–Panchavati area on the Godavari, within walking distance of Ramkund, where the Vaishnav akharas bathe during the Simhastha.
When are the Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 Amrit Snans?
2 August, 31 August and 11 September 2027 in Nashik, with the Trimbakeshwar Amrit Snan on 12 September.
Is it safe to stay in a tent during the monsoon Nashik Kumbh?
Yes, in a camp with raised tent floors, waterproof fabric and attached bathrooms. Pack rain gear and quick-dry clothes.
About the author
Pulp Hotels Team
The Pulp Hotels Team runs the Kumbh Mela desk in Haridwar and the Pulp Hotels camps for the Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027 — at Bairagi Camp, Neel Dhara, Daksh Dweep and Rishikesh — and for the Nashik Simhastha 2027 and the Ujjain Simhastha 2028. We answer the Kumbh booking line on +91 93891 86101. Our team ran Yoga Kumbh at the 2016 Ujjain Simhastha.
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