Sadhugram & Akhada Camps at the Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027
What is Sadhugram?
Sadhugram means "village of sadhus". It is the temporary township where the akhadas, their Naga sadhus, mahamandaleshwars and other saints stay during the Kumbh Mela. Each akhada normally sets up its own camp with a sacred fire (dhuni), a place for discourses, a community kitchen and living quarters. For many visitors, walking through these camps is as memorable as the bathing days themselves.
Where will it be?
Press and travel reports point to the Tapovan area of Nashik, near the Godavari, as the planned site. It is a few kilometres from Ramkund and not far from the other Panchavati sites. Treat this as the reported plan rather than a final announcement: layouts and access routes can change, so confirm with the official Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela Authority before you travel.
The Tapovan tree-felling case
News agencies reported that the proposal to build Sadhugram at Tapovan involved felling a large number of trees (reports mention nearly 1,800), and that a petition challenging this was filed in the Bombay High Court. We do not have a confirmed final outcome, so check recent news before relying on any single site layout. If you are planning a visit, this is a reason to keep your plans flexible about exactly where the camps will be.
Sadhugram key dates
| Sadhugram flag hoisting | 24 July 2027, as listed in the officially announced schedule |
|---|---|
| First Amrit/Shahi Snan | 2 August 2027 |
| Main (Mahakumbh) Snan | 31 August 2027 |
| Third Amrit/Shahi Snan | 11–12 September 2027 |
For the full schedule, see our dates and Shahi Snan page.
The 13 akhadas
Akhadas are the monastic orders whose sadhus lead the processions and bathe first on the Shahi Snan days. The 13 recognised akhadas are usually grouped by tradition:
| Shaiva (7) | Mahanirvani, Atal, Niranjani, Anand, Juna, Awahan, Agni |
|---|---|
| Vaishnava (3) | Digambar Ani, Nirvani Ani, Nirmohi Ani |
| Udasin (2) | Bada Udasin, Naya Udasin |
| Nirmal (1) | Nirmal Akhara |
Which akhadas will set up camp at which site, and the order of the Shahi Snan processions, have not been published in full. We will add them once the authorities confirm.
What visitors can usually expect
Based on how previous Kumbh Melas have worked, camps are generally open to respectful visitors during daytime hours. You can usually attend public discourses and receive darshan, and many akhadas run free community meals (bhandaras). Some areas, such as private quarters, may be restricted, and entry rules for Nashik 2027 are not yet announced.
Visitor etiquette
- Dress modestly, with shoulders and legs covered.
- Remove footwear at temples and around the sacred fires.
- Ask permission before photographing a sadhu or a camp.
- Keep quiet near meditating sadhus and do not touch their belongings.
- Do not bring alcohol or non-vegetarian food into the camps.
Plan around it
Camps will be busiest around the bathing days, so consider visiting a few days before or after for a calmer experience. Hotels near Panchavati and Tapovan fill quickly, so see where to stay early, and read how to reach Nashik for travel options. For the opening ceremony, see our Dhwajarohan 2026 page.
Sources: reports by United News of India and Lokshahi on the Tapovan tree-felling petition, plus travel guides from Yatradham and Nashik Tourism on Sadhugram and akhadas. This site is independent and not affiliated with any official authority.