How to Reach Trimbakeshwar from Pune
By Train
There is no railway station in Trimbakeshwar. The nearest railway station is Nasik Road Railway Station (NK) that is around 177 km away. To reach the Nashik Railway station, you can board a train from any of these stations in Mumbai- Mumbai CST (CSTM), Lokmanyatilak T (LTT) and Dadar (DR).. From Nashik station, you can hire a taxi to go to Trimbakeshwar.
By Air
There is no airport in Trimbakeshwar and the nearest airport is Nashik. Gandhinagar airport is 31 km away from here and is also well-connected to Mumbai. From Nashik airport, you can rent a cab to Trimbakeshwar.
By Road
Trimbakeshwar is well-connected to Mumbai by a good network of road. You can hire a taxi to Trambakeshwar from Mumbai. State-run or private luxury buses are also available from both these cities to Trimbakeshwar.
By Train
The nearest railway station to Trimbakeshwar is Nasik Road Railway Station (NK), about 177 km away. There are regular trains between Pune Junction and the Nashik Railway station. Rent a cab to Trimbakeshwar from Nasik railway station.
By Air
The nearest airport to Trimbakeshwar is in Nashik. The Gandhinagar airport is 31 km and connected to the airport in Pune. To go to Trimbakeshwar from Nashik airport, you can hire a cab.
By Road
Trimbakeshwar is well-connected by a good network of roads to Pune, therefore, renting cab can be a suitable option. State-run buses and private luxury buses are also available from Pune to go to Trimbakeshwar.
Attractions in Trimbakeshwar
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
One of the 12 famous Jyotirlingas in the country, Trimbakeshwar temple is an extremely popular Hindu religious site. The idol of the temple has three faces-displaying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Mahesh. The Shiva Linga at the temple has jewel encrusted crown that was probably from the Pandava brothers of the great Hindu epic Mahabharata. This black stone temple boasts of ancient Hindu architecture.
Gorakhnath Gufa
The Gorakhnath Gufa or cave is placed halfway downwards Brahmagiri hills. It is just a few steps down to Ganga Dwar. A part of the complex of the temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga, this cave has several beautiful carvings. If the legends are to be believed, this is the cave where Guru Gorakhnath had undergone penance.
Brahmagiri Hill
Brahmagiri hill is the site of the popular Trimbakeshwar Temple and also the lush green site of the origin of the river Godavari. The river originates on the hill and flows down the picturesque ranges. Brahamgiri means the Hill of Lord Brahma. These hills also offer challenging trekking routes. You can also partake in nature walks here.
Kedareshwar Temple
Kedareshwar temple of Trimbakeshwar is placed on the South-Eastern edge of the beautiful town of Kushavarta. The temple has an architecture that looks like ancient Hindu caves and is dedicated to Kedareshwar Mahadev, one of the forms of Lord Shiva. The temple has a mythological connection behind it. Kankhala and Kanchan Tirtha are two of the main nearby attractions.
Neel Parbat
On the eastern side of the Brahmahgiri hills, Neel Parbat has an amazing unspoilt and undulating terrain. You can visit Bilwa Tirtha here, which is one of the 3 Tirthas in Panch Tirtha Yatra. The religious site of Bilwakeshwar is towards the north of the Parbat. Partake in trekking of medium range while enjoying the beautiful scenery spread around. Enjoy some of the most enchanting views of the area.
