Pilgrimage · Tourism
Nashik & Trimbakeshwar Tour from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar — Complete Guide 2025
Nashik is 190 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga is a further 30 km — making a combined Nashik-Trimbakeshwar pilgrimage a natural 2-day trip.
Nashik & Trimbakeshwar at a Glance
Nashik: 190 km (3.5 hrs)
Trimbakeshwar: 220 km (4 hrs)
Jyotirlinga #8: Trimbakeshwar
Wine country: Nashik
Panchvati Ghats: Nashik
Igatpuri: 55 km from Nashik
Nashik — What to See
- Panchvati — Ram Kund ghats, Sita Gufa, Tapovan
- Kalaram Temple — One of the most significant Ram temples in Maharashtra
- Muktidham — Replica of all 12 Jyotirlingas and Char Dham in marble
- Nashik Winery Tour — Sula Vineyards (for non-pilgrimage groups)
- Igatpuri — Vipassana centre, Tringalwadi Fort
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
Trimbakeshwar is one of the most important of India's 12 Jyotirlingas — it houses a unique Shivalinga with three faces representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. The temple is the source of the Godavari river. A full darshan takes 2–3 hours; book a VIP darshan pass online for shorter queues.
Sample 2-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Nashik
Depart 7 AM. Arrive Nashik by noon. Panchvati ghats, Ram Kund, Kalaram Temple, Muktidham. Overnight at Nashik.
Day 2 — Trimbakeshwar & Return
Early morning Trimbakeshwar darshan (leave hotel by 5 AM). Temple darshan 6–9 AM. Return to Nashik for breakfast. Depart for Sambhajinagar by 11 AM. Arrive by 3 PM.