Trimbakeshwar is a Shiva temple at Trimbak in Nashik district, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, about 28 to 30 km from Nashik city. From Navi Mumbai it is a long day trip or an overnight stay. This guide explains who runs the temple and where to book, the darshan timings, the crowd pattern, the road and rail options from Navi Mumbai and how it compares with a Shirdi trip.
Darshan arrangements and charges are set by the temple trust and change at festivals. Book only through the trust’s own website and confirm timings before you travel. This guide is independent and is not run by the trust.
Trimbakeshwar at a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where is it? | Trimbak, Nashik district, between the Brahmagiri, Nilagiri and Kalagiri hills (Wikipedia). |
| Run by | Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust, registered in 1954, which manages the daily pooja and festivals. Its site is trimbakeshwartrust.com. |
| Darshan hours | 5:30 am to 9:00 pm according to the trust. A priests’ association site lists different hours, so confirm on the day. |
| Special feature | The shrine has three lingas, representing Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, according to Wikipedia. |
Who runs the temple, and where to book
The temple is managed by the Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust. A separate site, trimbakeshwar.org, belongs to the Purohit Sangh, the association of the temple’s priests, and covers priest services. It is not the Trust’s website, so check which site you are on before you pay anything.
- The trust’s site lists online donation darshan booking, an offline donation darshan counter, and Rudrabhishek and Laghurudra poojas.
- Pooja for Narayan Nagbali and Kalsarpa is not listed on the trust’s homepage. The priests’ association says these are done by its authorised priests and booked through their profiles.
- A paid darshan ticket is reported at about Rs 200 in some sources, with other sources giving different amounts at festival times. Check the price on the trust’s site.
- Free darshan normally takes one to two hours according to the priests’ association.
Book through the trust’s own website for darshan, and agree charges in writing for any pooja through a priest.
Dress and rules
The trust’s site does not publish a dress or phone rule. Travel guides report no strict code for general darshan, and men performing pooja inside the sanctum wear a white dhoti and a shoulder cloth, which can be hired near the temple. Phones and bags are usually kept away from the sanctum, so ask at the entrance.
Crowds and the best time
- Shravan Mondays draw the longest queues. One travel blog reports waits of six to eight hours in the general line, so treat it as a rough warning and consider paid darshan or another day.
- Wikipedia notes that the crown of the deity is shown on Mondays between 4 and 5 pm.
- Mahashivratri and festival days are also busy. Check the trust’s notices for the year.
- A weekday morning is the easiest time for a general visit.
How to reach Trimbakeshwar from Navi Mumbai
Cab sites put the distance from Mumbai at about 175 to 195 km, a drive of four to five hours, through Thane, Igatpuri and Nashik. From Navi Mumbai, leave early and allow for expressway and ghat traffic. Read the Navi Mumbai toll plazas guide for the tolls on the first stretch.
| Option | How it works |
|---|---|
| Road | Drive via Thane, Igatpuri and Nashik to Trimbak. Nashik to Trimbak is roughly 28 to 30 km, and a bus takes about an hour. |
| Train and bus | Take a train from Mumbai to Nashik Road, which Wikipedia lists as the nearest station at about 39 km, then a bus or taxi to Trimbak. A Mumbai to Nashik train is described as about three and a half hours. |
| MSRTC bus | State buses run to Nashik and onwards to Trimbak. Check timings with MSRTC. |
Whether to go for the day or stay overnight depends on your starting time and the crowd. A day trip is demanding because the road journey alone is long each way. A night in Nashik or Trimbak makes a calmer visit.
Nearby
Wikipedia mentions the Kushavarta kund, where the Godavari is said to rise, the Nilambika temple on the Neel mountain and the Swami Samarth temple about a kilometre away. For a different pilgrimage trip, see the Navi Mumbai to Shirdi guide and the Prati Shirdi guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who runs Trimbakeshwar Temple?
The Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust, whose site is trimbakeshwartrust.com. The trimbakeshwar.org site belongs to the priests’ association.
What are the Trimbakeshwar darshan timings?
The trust lists 5:30 am to 9:00 pm. Confirm on the day, especially at festivals.
How do I book darshan at Trimbakeshwar?
Through the trust’s website, which lists online donation darshan, or at the offline counter at the temple.
How far is Trimbakeshwar from Navi Mumbai?
About 175 to 195 km from Mumbai by road, four to five hours, according to cab sites. Navi Mumbai starts closer to the Thane route.
When is Trimbakeshwar most crowded?
On Shravan Mondays, Mahashivratri and festival days. A weekday morning is easiest.
Is a day trip from Navi Mumbai practical?
It is possible but long. An overnight stay is more comfortable, especially on a busy day.
Sources and a note on accuracy
- Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust for the trust, the timings and the booking options.
- Purohit Sangh website for the priest services and the queue estimate.
- Wikipedia: Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple for the setting, the Monday crown display and the station.
- Cab and travel sites for the road distance.
Reviewed on 23 October 2026. Distances are approximate, and darshan charges and dress rules vary by source, so confirm them with the trust.
Featured photo: Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple by K.Venkataramana, released under CC0 via Wikimedia Commons, cropped and resized.
NaviMumbai.com is an independent information site and is not affiliated with the Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust.
