How to Reach Nashik & Trimbakeshwar for Kumbh Mela 2027
Nashik sits in northwest Maharashtra, well connected to Mumbai and Pune by road, rail, and air. Trimbakeshwar, the site of the Kushavarta Kund bathing ghat, is about 28–30 km further from Nashik city.
By Air
| Airport | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ozar Airport, Nashik (ISK) | ~25 km from Nashik city | Limited flights to Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru; check seasonal schedules closer to the mela |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (BOM) | ~167 km, 2.5–3 hrs by road | Main entry point for most domestic and all international travelers |
By Train
Nashik Road Railway Station is the main station, about 8 km from the city center and 15–20 minutes from Ramkund.
- From Mumbai: Panchavati Express, Tapovan Express (continues to Aurangabad), Devagiri Express (continues to Hyderabad) — roughly 3–4 hours
- From Pune: Nashik–Pune Intercity Express, around 4.5 hours
By Bus
MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport) runs frequent buses from Mumbai (Dadar, CST, Borivali), Pune, and Aurangabad to Nashik CBS (Central Bus Stand), typically ₹200–400. Private operators such as Shivshahi, Paulo Travels, and VRL run AC/sleeper coaches bookable via RedBus or AbhiBus.
By Road
| From | Distance | Approx. time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 167 km | 2.5–3 hrs | Mumbai–Nashik Expressway (NH-3) |
| Pune | 210 km | 3.5–4 hrs | Pune–Nashik Highway via Sangamner (NH-61) |
| Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) | 185 km | ~3 hrs | NH-52 via Malegaon |
Getting from Nashik to Trimbakeshwar
Trimbakeshwar is roughly 30 km from Nashik city; shared jeeps, state buses, and taxis run regularly, though expect long queues and traffic restrictions on Shahi Snan days when access is often limited to pedestrians and shuttle buses.