Ghats

The sacred ghats of Nashik

Live status, crowd levels and facilities across the eight principal bathing sites of the Simhastha.

Explore the sacred ghats

The primary Shahi Snan site of the Nashik Simhastha. Ashes immersed here are said to dissolve — earning it the name 'Asthi Vilaya Tirtha'.

Considered the true source of the Godavari; a dip here is regarded as equivalent to bathing in all pilgrim sites.

The principal bathing corridor during Simhastha, connecting Ramkund with the upstream ghats.

Sacred to Shaivite pilgrims; the only Shiva temple without a Nandi.

Historic Maratha-era ghat used for ritual bathing and shraddha rituals.

Sacred trek site; regarded as the second source of the Godavari.

Small kund believed to have healing waters.

Sadhu encampments (akhadas) are set up here during Simhastha.

Ghats through the day