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Hindu temple · Nashik district, Maharashtra

Trimbakeshwar

Shiva; one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, at the source of the Godavari.

Best monthsOct-Mar, Jul-Aug
BusiestMahashivratri, Shravan Mondays and the Simhastha Kumbh (2027)
Nearest airportNashik (ISK)

Why people go

A black-stone temple at the foot of Brahmagiri hill, 30 km from Nashik. Its lingam has three faces for Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. It is a focus of the Nashik Simhastha Kumbh.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Nashik (ISK), about 45 km, Mumbai (BOM), about 117 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Vapi railway station (VAPI), about 81 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Shirdi, Nashik and Trimbakeshwar guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Men may need to remove shirts for some rituals.
  • Climb Brahmagiri for the source of the Godavari.

Visiting from abroad?

Non-Hindus are not allowed inside. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Part of

The 12 Jyotirlingas

Other shrines nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is Trimbakeshwar?
Trimbakeshwar is in Nashik district, Maharashtra.
How do I reach Trimbakeshwar?
The nearest airport on our list is Nashik (ISK), about 45 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Vapi railway station, about 81 km away.
What is the best time to visit Trimbakeshwar?
Oct-Mar, Jul-Aug is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Mahashivratri, Shravan Mondays and the Simhastha Kumbh (2027).
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Trimbakeshwar?
Non-Hindus are not allowed inside.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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