Nashik’s Simhastha Kumbh — the Godavari’s own Kumbh, centred on Trimbakeshwar and Kushavarta — is reportedly entering its window: flag hoisting on 31 October 2026, running to July 2028, with main snan dates reported for 2027 (2 August, 31 August, 11–12 September).
The honesty label governs this page: the government’s Kumbh page exists but was content-empty at our check, so every date above is unofficial until it fills. Checked 02 October 2026.
The reported calendar (labelled)
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2026 | Flag hoisting (reported) | Unconfirmed |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Somvati Amavasya snan (reported) | Unconfirmed |
| 31 Aug 2027 | Snan (reported) | Unconfirmed |
| 11–12 Sep 2027 | Snans (reported) | Unconfirmed |
| 24 Jul 2028 | Window closes (reported) | Unconfirmed |
The prep machine (reported)
A dedicated authority (NTKMA), 72 parking sites across 19 locations, 12 new ghats, and a state master plan — Nashik is building for its first post-pandemic Simhastha. For pilgrims, that means: book at official announcements, expect Kumbh-scale pricing from mid-2027, and let Yatra Alerts carry the confirmed dates.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Nashik Kumbh?
Reported window 31 Oct 2026–Jul 2028 with 2027 snans — unofficial; the government page is the authority.
Trimbakeshwar or Nashik for the snan?
Both — the Simhastha spans the Godavari’s Kushavarta (Trimbakeshwar) and the Nashik ghats.