Pilgrimage · India
Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha and Haridwar Ardh Kumbh
Two sacred pilgrimage destinations, separate bathing calendars and different traditions. Compare the events before planning your journey.
Maharashtra
The Simhastha observance centres on Nashik and Trimbakeshwar, including Ramkund and Kushavarta Kund. These are distinct bathing locations, not interchangeable names.
2 August, 31 August and 11–12 September 2027, subject to updated official arrangements.
Uttarakhand
Haridwar's Ganga-side pilgrimage centres on Har Ki Pauri. Travel sources also use the name Ardh Kumbh; official Uttarakhand communications use Kumbh Mela. Follow the administration's terminology and latest notices.
1 January to 30 April 2027. The bathing-day calendar and Amrit Snan classifications require confirmation against the latest government notices.
Kumbh Mela is a major Hindu pilgrimage and ritual-bathing tradition associated with four locations: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik and Ujjain. Ardh Kumbh is a designation traditionally associated with six-year observances at Prayagraj and Haridwar. The naming and administration of specific events should follow official notices rather than assumptions based only on their year.
Confirm the bathing date, official access restrictions, transport diversions and accommodation cancellation terms before booking. These two events are in different states and should be planned independently. Sacred bathing sites and temple visits may have different access rules.