Daily Hindu Panchang
The Jyotirlinga where the Godavari begins
Trimbakeshwar is a Jyotirlinga near Nashik, set against the Brahmagiri hills where the Godavari rises. Nashik and Trimbakeshwar host the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
| Place | Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra |
|---|---|
| Known as | Jyotirlinga · source of the Godavari |
| Best time | October to March. The Nashik Simhastha Kumbh is due in 2027. |
| Time needed | 1 day, or 2 days with Nashik |
| Nearest railway | Nashik Road |
| Nearest airport | Nashik (Ozar) or Mumbai |
Trimbakeshwar is a Jyotirlinga near Nashik at the source of the Godavari, at the foot of the Brahmagiri hill. The Jyotirlinga here has three faces, representing Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. It is also the place for rituals like Narayan Nagbali and Kalsarpa Shanti.
Nashik, 30 km away, hosts the Kumbh every twelve years, and is worth a half day as well.
Trimbakeshwar is about 30 km from Nashik. The temple is in the town, and Brahmagiri hill and Kushavarta Kund are close by. Rituals are performed through authorised priests, so book through the trust.
How many days do you have? Pick one and the plan changes.
A quick darshan.
A relaxed plan.
Two famous places.
Nashik, Shirdi, Ellora and Aurangabad.
A slower version.
A black stone temple in the Nagara style with a tall shikhara. The three small lingas sit in a hollow that is always wet with water. Check the temple trust's website for darshan rules.
Local tip: Visit early. Special darshan queues are available.
A sacred tank in the town, said to be the starting point of the Godavari. It is where the Kumbh bath is held.
Local tip: Go in the morning when the light is lovely.
A hill behind the town with 700 steps to the Godavari's source. The view of the town and the valley is good.
Local tip: Start early and carry water.
Panchavati, where Ram, Sita and Lakshman are said to have lived. Ram Kund is the main Godavari bathing ghat.
Local tip: Visit in the late afternoon.
Ancient Buddhist caves on a hill near Nashik with carved halls.
Local tip: Check entry timings.
| October to March | Cool and pleasant. |
|---|---|
| Monsoon | Green and lovely, with a risk of rain. |
| Shravan Mondays | Very crowded. |
| Kumbh years | Huge gathering at Nashik and Trimbakeshwar. |
Hotels in Nashik and a few dharamshalas at Trimbakeshwar.
Misal pav, sabudana khichdi, and Nashik's famous grapes in season.
Check the dates for this year on our festival calendar, and choose a shubh time using the muhurat pages.
Darshan timings, booking rules and road conditions change, so confirm them with the temple trust or local authority before you travel.
One day with Nashik. Two for a calm trip.
It has a three-faced Jyotirlinga and the source of the Godavari.
Yes. About 90 km apart.
Use the temple trust or well-known priests and agree the fee first.
October to March. The Nashik Simhastha Kumbh is due in 2027.
Plan 1 day, or 2 days with Nashik.
The nearest railway station is Nashik Road. The nearest airport is Nashik (Ozar) or Mumbai. Check current road and train timings before you travel.
Maha Shivaratri; Shravan Mondays; Simhastha Kumbh (2027).
On 13 November 2026, the tithi is Shukla Chaturthi and Rahu Kaal is 10:56 AM to 12:20 PM, worked out for Trimbakeshwar's own sunrise.
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