All Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha 2027 Amrit Snan dates—2 Aug, 31 Aug, 11 and 12 Sep—plus Nagar Pradakshina, flag ceremonies and how to choose your day.
The Government of Maharashtra announced the Simhastha 2027 schedule after a meeting with the akharas and the Purohit Sangh. Here are all the key dates and what each one means for pilgrims.
The full calendar
| Date | Day | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Dhwajarohan: flag hoisting opens the Simhastha | Ramkund and Trimbakeshwar |
| 29 Jul 2027 | Thursday | Nagar Pradakshina: procession around the city | Nashik |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Monday | First Amrit Snan | Nashik and Trimbakeshwar |
| 31 Aug 2027 | Tuesday | Second Amrit Snan (Shravan Amavasya) | Nashik and Trimbakeshwar |
| 11 Sep 2027 | Saturday | Third Amrit Snan | Nashik (Ramkund) |
| 12 Sep 2027 | Sunday | Third Amrit Snan | Trimbakeshwar (Kushavarta) |
| 24 Jul 2028 | Monday | Flag lowering: the Simhastha concludes | Ramkund and Trimbakeshwar |
Schedule as announced by the Government of Maharashtra. Always re-check official notices before travel.
What happens on an Amrit Snan day
- The night before: roads into the river areas are restricted, and vehicles are held in parking zones outside the city. Shuttles carry pilgrims to holding points.
- Before dawn: the akharas assemble at their camps.
- Processions: the Vaishnav akharas process to Ramkund in Nashik, and the Shaiva akharas to Kushavarta Kund in Trimbakeshwar. See Nashik or Trimbakeshwar?
- Public snan: pilgrims bathe at the public ghats along the Godavari. The akharas' slots at the main tanks take priority.
- After the processions: crowds remain heavy into the evening, and restrictions ease gradually.
How to choose your day
| If you want… | Choose |
|---|---|
| The biggest spectacle | 2 August, the first Amrit Snan, or 31 August |
| To combine with Shravan Monday darshan at Trimbakeshwar | Any date in August. Expect very long queues. |
| Slightly lower monsoon intensity | 11–12 September |
| Fewer crowds | A non-snan day during August–September |
The whole season falls in the monsoon, so pack for rain. See our monsoon packing list.
Book early for August
Stays in Nashik's Panchavati area and in Trimbak town fill first for 1–3 August and 30 August–1 September. Read Where to stay for the Nashik Kumbh, and see our Amrit Snan Special package, built around any of these dates.
By KMII Travel Desk · Updated 22 Oct 2026
