Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027: Dates, Schedule, Place & Complete Guide
Everything about the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Kumbh's 2027 chapter in one place — the exact dates, the two sacred sites, and links to the detailed guide for whichever part of the trip you're planning next.
Quick answer
Nashik–Trimbakeshwar's current Kumbh cycle opened on 31 October 2026. Its three principal Amrit Snan (bathing) dates fall in 2027 — 2 August, 31 August, and 11–12 September — with the cycle formally closing on 24 July 2028.
The 2027 calendar, at a glance
Every milestone that falls in 2027
| Date | Milestone | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2027 | First Amrit Snan | Ashadh Somvati Amavasya |
| 31 Aug 2027 | Second Amrit Snan | Shravan Amavasya |
| 11 Sep 2027 | Third Amrit Snan · Vaishnava | Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi |
| 12 Sep 2027 | Third Amrit Snan · Shaiva | Kushavarta Tirtha, Trimbakeshwar |
For the complete day-by-day breakdown with tithis and significance, see Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 Dates. For the full 2027 month-by-month visual calendar covering both Nashik and Haridwar, see Kumbh Mela Calendar 2027.
Two sites, one Kumbh
Ramkund and Trimbakeshwar
Nashik's Kumbh runs across two locations roughly 28–30 km apart, sharing a single ritual calendar but not a single bathing spot.
Ramkund, Nashik
A stone tank in the Panchavati quarter where tradition holds Rama himself once bathed — the primary site within Nashik city itself.
Kushavarta Tirtha, Trimbakeshwar
Beside the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, one of only twelve nationwide, where the Godavari is believed to first surface.
Go deeper
The full religious and geographic picture
For the complete relationship between the two sites — history, mythology, and how to split your visit between them — see Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 & Trimbakeshwar.
A note on naming
Amrit Snan or Shahi Snan?
Both terms describe the same royal bathing days. "Amrit Snan" is the term now used in official government communication; "Shahi Snan," from the Persian word for royal, is the older, still widely searched name.
Plan your visit
Everything else you'll need
Snan Dates →
The complete bathing schedule, including which Akhada bathes on which day.
How to Reach →
Train, flight, bus and road options from every major city.
Where to Stay →
Hotels, dharamshalas, and tent-city options compared.
Why Nashik, why now
The astronomy and the history behind this cycle
Nashik's Kumbh — known as Simhastha — is timed to Jupiter's roughly 12-year transit through Leo (Simha). The city's last full Kumbh was in 2015, making 2026–27 the next time this specific alignment returns.
Compared to 2025 Prayagraj
A different scale, a different season
The 2025 Prayagraj Maha Kumbh drew an estimated 400 million-plus cumulative visits over 45 days — the largest gathering ever recorded. Nashik's monsoon-season Kumbh, split across two sites, is a structurally different event. Our blog covers this comparison in more depth: Nashik Kumbh 2026–27: What to Expect.
Frequently asked
Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 — questions people ask
The cycle opened on 31 October 2026. Its three principal Amrit Snan dates in 2027 fall on 2 August, 31 August, and 11–12 September.
Across two sites roughly 28–30 km apart: Ramkund in Nashik city, and Kushavarta Tirtha beside the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga.
Yes — it's one continuous 2026–27 cycle. The grounds opened in October 2026, but the main bathing days fall in 2027, which is why the event is referred to by both years depending on context.
Our Nashik–Trimbakeshwar guide covers the city broadly — geography, general history, year-round travel. This page and its linked guides focus specifically on the 2027 Kumbh cycle.