Safety Advisory
Oct 31, 2026
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Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority
Weapons, fire hazards, intoxicants, plastic and thermocol, river-polluting items, drones and other equipment without permission, and crowd hazards are not allowed. Security checks will be held at entry points and prohibited items may be seized.
Traffic Advisory
Sep 08, 2026
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Nashik Traffic Police & MSRTC
Vehicle Entry Regulations & Ring-Road E-Shuttle Operations for Ramkund & Trimbak
Private and commercial vehicles will be routed to designated satellite parking hubs (P1 Nilgiri Baug, P2 Tapovan, P3 Trimbak Road). Over 650 zero-emission electric feeder buses and battery rickshaws will provide uninterrupted round-the-clock transit directly to the bathing ghat approaches.
Sacred Protocol
Sep 05, 2026
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Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad & District Administration
Ritual Timings and Dhwajarohan Flag-Hoisting Schedule Finalized
The sacred flag hoisting ceremony (Dhwajarohan) for the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha will officially commence on October 31, 2026 at Ramkund and Kushavarta Kund in the august presence of all 13 Akhada Mahants and Vedic Acharyas.
Accommodations
Sep 01, 2026
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Sadhugram Infrastructure Board
Sadhugram Tent City & Eco-Cottage Pilgrim Bookings Now Open
Reservations for over 15,000 deluxe and standard weather-proof tents equipped with round-the-clock water, solar lighting, satvik community kitchens (Annakshetras), and Wi-Fi across Tapovan and Sadhugram sectors are now live on the digital portal.
Railways & Transit
Aug 28, 2026
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Central Railway
Central Railway Announces 800+ Simhastha Special Trains to Nashik & Odha
Direct pilgrimage special express trains from Mumbai, Pune, Varanasi, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai will operate on all Amrit Snan days. Augmented holding areas and multi-lingual helpdesks have been activated at Nashik Road and Devlali stations.
Health & Safety
Aug 24, 2026
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Maharashtra Disaster Management Authority & NDRF
24/7 Multi-Specialty Ghat Medical Outposts & Deep-Water Rescue Teams Deployed
Over 80 emergency trauma outposts with ICU ambulances and 400 specialized deep-water rescue divers (NDRF & State Home Guards) have been stationed along the Ramkund, Laxman Kund, and Kushavarta waterfronts for devotee protection.
Smart City Services
Aug 20, 2026
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Nashik Smart City Development Corp
AI-Powered Ghat Crowd Density Tracking & Digital Lost-and-Found Kiosks Live
Dynamic QR-based digital pass tracking and 50+ facial-recognition 'Bhule-Bhatke' lost-and-found electronic assistance booths have been integrated across Panchavati and Trimbakeshwar to reunite separated pilgrim families in real time.