Places to Visit Near Trimbakeshwar

Kushavarta Kund is the sacred tank close to the temple. Tradition holds that the Godavari takes form here before flowing on across the Deccan, which is why the tank means so much to pilgrims.

It was built by Raosaheb Parnerkar, the Fadnavis of Indore State, and a bust of him and his wife still stands at its edge. The tank also has a central place in the bathing rituals of the Simhastha Kumbh, which you can read about on our Kumbh Mela page. Bathing times and rules can change on festival days [TO VERIFY].

Brahmagiri is the Western Ghats hill that rises behind the town, about 1,295 m above sea level. Hindu tradition places the hermitage of Gautama Rishi and Ahalya here and traces the Godavari to its slopes, so many pilgrims make the climb as an act of devotion.

A climb of roughly 750 steps leads up to Gangadwar and its shrine to Ganga [TO VERIFY]. The Kolambika Devi temple, a group of 108 shivalingas and the Gorakshanath cave lie nearby, and a separate path continues to the top. Trek accounts suggest about 45 minutes for each stage, but allow more with children or elders [TO VERIFY].

• Start as soon as it is light and carry water.
• Wear shoes with good grip rather than sandals.
• Steps and rock can turn slippery in the rains, so ask locally about the trail and any entry rules [TO VERIFY].

Anjaneri is a fort hill on the Nashik to Trimbak road, about 20 km from Nashik, so it lies on your way to Trimbakeshwar. It rises to roughly 1,280 m. Tradition regards it as the birthplace of Hanuman, and the hill takes its name from his mother, Anjana.

The hill also holds rock-cut Jain caves from about the 11th and 12th centuries, and the area was declared a conservation reserve in 2017. It is a favourite with trekkers, especially in the rainy season. Check the trail conditions and climbing rules before you go [TO VERIFY].

Nashik city, about 28 km away, is easy to add on your way in or out.

• Panchavati: the area beside the Godavari linked to the Ramayana, with many temples and holy sites.
• Kalaram Temple: a major temple of Rama, also remembered for the 1930 temple-entry movement led by Dr B. R. Ambedkar.
• Ram Kund and Sita Gufa: two well-known stops in the Panchavati area, which tradition connects with Rama and Sita [TO VERIFY].
• Trirashmi (Pandavleni) Caves: a group of 24 Buddhist caves carved between the 1st century BCE and the 2nd century CE.

Opening hours and entry fees can change, so check them before you go [TO VERIFY].

Put your ritual first. Save any trek or long drive for after your Kaal Sarp puja or Rudrabhishek, and ask Guruji how much free time your date leaves.

A simple plan could look like this:

• In Trimbakeshwar town: temple darshan and Kushavarta Kund, which are close together
• Half a day or more: Brahmagiri or Anjaneri
• On the way back: Panchavati and the caves in Nashik

If you are staying more than a day, read where to stay in Trimbakeshwar, and for the temple's history see the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga page. Once your dates are clear, send your puja enquiry.