The Nashik Simhastha unfolds over many months, but a handful of dates shape any pilgrim's plan. Here's the full timeline, the three royal baths in detail, and how the quieter bathing days fit in.
The 2027 Kumbh at a glance
| Date | Milestone | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2026 | Dhwajarohan — flag hoisting that formally opens the Simhastha | Ramkund, Nashik |
| Jul 2027 | Main bathing period begins; akharas enter and set up | Nashik & Trimbak |
| 2 Aug 2027 | First Shahi Snan (Ashadh Somvati Amavasya) | Ramkund, Nashik |
| 31 Aug 2027 | Main Shahi Snan (Shravan Amavasya) — the grandest day | Ramkund, Nashik |
| 11 Sep 2027 | Third Shahi Snan — Vaishnava akharas | Ramkund, Nashik |
| 12 Sep 2027 | Third Shahi Snan — Shaiva akharas | Trimbakeshwar |
| ~late Sep 2027 | Main rituals conclude; Mela winds down | Nashik & Trimbak |
The three Shahi Snan days in detail
First Shahi Snan
Ashadh Somvati Amavasya. The opening and most spiritually powerful bath.
Main Shahi Snan
Shravan Amavasya. The grandest, busiest day of the Mela.
Third Shahi Snan
11 Sep at Nashik, 12 Sep at Trimbakeshwar. The closing royal bath.
Parva Snan & other bathing days
Between the royal baths, several Parva Snan — auspicious bathing days falling on amavasya, purnima and ekadashi tithis through the Mela period — offer the merit of a Kumbh dip with far smaller crowds. They're often the smartest choice for families with elders or young children. We'll list the exact 2027 Parva Snan dates here as they are confirmed; in the meantime, tell us your travel window and we'll point you to the best bathing day within it.
How long is the Mela?
Officially the Simhastha opens with the flag hoisting on 31 October 2026, but for pilgrims the part that matters — the main public bathing — is concentrated in July to September 2027, peaking around the three Shahi Snan days. If you're planning a trip, build it around the bath you want to attend rather than the full span.
Planning around the calendar
Once you've picked your date, the rest follows: lock your stay early (rooms near the ghats vanish around Snan days), sort your travel, and read our tips & safety guide. Or let us handle all of it with a tour package built around your chosen Snan.