Private jet to the Nashik Kumbh Mela
The Nashik Trimbakeshwar Simhastha opens with the flag hoisting on 31 October 2026. The three Amrit Snan bathing days are 2 August, 31 August and 11 September 2027, with Trimbakeshwar's third on 12 September. Jets land at Nashik (Ozar) or Mumbai.
- Flag hoisting
- 31 October 2026
- Amrit Snan
- 2 Aug, 31 Aug, 11 Sep 2027
- Closes
- 24 July 2028
- Nashik (Ozar)
- VAOZ, 3,000 m runway
How the trip works
The Maharashtra government's schedule gives three Amrit Snan days: 2 August, 31 August and 11 September 2027 in Nashik, with Trimbakeshwar's third on 12 September. The nearest airport is Nashik (Ozar, VAOZ), about 20 km from the city, with a 3,000 m runway; Mumbai (VABB) is the larger gateway.
The Simhastha is held every 12 years at two sites: Nashik, on the Godavari, and Trimbakeshwar, near the river's source. The last was in 2015. This one opens on 31 October 2026 and the flag comes down on 24 July 2028, with the three main bathing days in August and September 2027.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the schedule in Nashik in June 2025, after a meeting with the akharas. The flag hoisting is at 12:02 pm at Ramkund, with ceremonies at Kushavart Tirtha in Trimbakeshwar. Ramkund and the nearby ghats were closed to devotees for 15 to 20 days before it to finish works.
Nashik Airport is a joint civil and military airfield owned by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Its civil apron takes up to six aircraft, and its published hours are short: Monday to Saturday, 08:00 to 14:30 IST, other times on request. A ₹556 crore expansion, approved by the Kumbh authority in November 2025, adds a new terminal and about 1.15 lakh sq m of apron, due by 31 March 2027. Until it opens, parking is the first thing we secure.
Sources:PTI via The Week, 1 June 2025: CM Devendra Fadnavis announces the Simhastha schedule; flag hoisting 31 October 2026; Amrit Snan 2 August, 31 August and 11 September 2027 in Nashik and 12 September 2027 in Trimbakeshwar; flag lowered 24 July 2028Deccan Chronicle, 2 June 2025: Maharashtra government schedule; flag hoisting at Ramkund 12:02 pm on 31 October 2026; Amrit Snan 2 August (Somvati Amavasya), 31 August (Shravan Amavasya) and 11 September 2027Free Press Journal, 20 September 2026: flag hoisting at Ramkund 12:02 pm on 31 October 2026, ceremonies at Kushavart Tirtha, Trimbakeshwar; bathing dates 2 August, 31 August, 11 September (Nashik) and 12 September 2027 (Trimbakeshwar)Free Press Journal, 14 October 2026: Ramkund and nearby ghats closed to devotees for 15 to 20 days to finish works before the flag hoistingWikipedia, read 19 October 2026: Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha, held every 12 years; last held in 2015Jeppesen ACUKWIK, read 19 October 2026: Nashik/Ozar (VAOZ), joint civil and military; runway 09/27, 9,843 x 148 ft; hours Monday to Saturday 0230 to 0900 UTC, other times on request; customs availableWikipedia, read 19 October 2026: Nashik Airport at Ozar, owned by HAL, about 20 km from Nashik; civil apron for up to six aircraftNBM&CW, 21 November 2025: Kumbh Mela development authority approves ₹556 crore Nashik airport expansion: 17,800 sq m terminal, about 1.15 lakh sq m of apron, target March 2027Free Press Journal, 17 August 2026: Kumbh authority commissioner sets 31 March 2027 deadline for Ozar's new terminal
The Simhastha schedule
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | Flag hoisting (Dhwajarohan), 12:02 pm; the Simhastha opens | Ramkund, Panchavati, Nashik; Kushavart Tirtha, Trimbakeshwar |
| 2 August 2027 | First Amrit Snan (Somvati Amavasya) | Nashik and Trimbakeshwar |
| 31 August 2027 | Second Amrit Snan (Shravan Amavasya) | Nashik and Trimbakeshwar |
| 11 September 2027 | Third Amrit Snan (Bhadrapada Shuddha Ekadashi) | Nashik |
| 12 September 2027 | Third Amrit Snan | Trimbakeshwar |
| 24 July 2028 | Flag lowered; the Simhastha closes | Nashik and Trimbakeshwar |
Schedule announced by the Maharashtra government on 1 June 2025, as reported by PTI and the Free Press Journal. One IANS report gives 11 September for both sites, so we confirm the Trimbakeshwar day with you before booking.
Sources:PTI via The Week, 1 June 2025: CM Devendra Fadnavis announces the Simhastha schedule; flag hoisting 31 October 2026; Amrit Snan 2 August, 31 August and 11 September 2027 in Nashik and 12 September 2027 in Trimbakeshwar; flag lowered 24 July 2028Free Press Journal, 20 September 2026: flag hoisting at Ramkund 12:02 pm on 31 October 2026, ceremonies at Kushavart Tirtha, Trimbakeshwar; bathing dates 2 August, 31 August, 11 September (Nashik) and 12 September 2027 (Trimbakeshwar)Deccan Chronicle, 2 June 2025: Maharashtra government schedule; flag hoisting at Ramkund 12:02 pm on 31 October 2026; Amrit Snan 2 August (Somvati Amavasya), 31 August (Shravan Amavasya) and 11 September 2027
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Airports for the Nashik Kumbh
| Airport | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nashik, Ozar (ISK / VAOZ) | About 20 km from Nashik | Joint civil and military, owned by HAL; runway 09/27, 3,000 m; civil apron for up to six aircraft; hours Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 14:30 IST, other times on request; customs available |
| Mumbai (VABB) | Mumbai | About 24 general aviation parking spots; slots and handling required; road transfer to Nashik |
| Shirdi (SAG / VASD) | 15 km from Shirdi town | Runway 09/27, 2,500 m; hours 08:50 to 18:00 IST; no customs; an option if Ozar's apron is full |
Ozar's new terminal is due by 31 March 2027 and should raise capacity from 300 to about 1,000 passengers an hour; how many new aircraft stands it adds has not been published. Hours as listed in Jeppesen ACUKWIK; we confirm them by NOTAM for your date.
Sources:Jeppesen ACUKWIK, read 19 October 2026: Nashik/Ozar (VAOZ), joint civil and military; runway 09/27, 9,843 x 148 ft; hours Monday to Saturday 0230 to 0900 UTC, other times on request; customs availableWikipedia, read 19 October 2026: Nashik Airport at Ozar, owned by HAL, about 20 km from Nashik; civil apron for up to six aircraftJeppesen ACUKWIK, read 19 October 2026: Mumbai (VABB), runway 09/27, 10,000 ft; slots required; handling mandatory; customsTrak.in, 9 January 2026: Navi Mumbai handles private aircraft from its first day; dedicated private jet terminal due September 2026; CSMIA has about 24 general aviation parking spotsJeppesen ACUKWIK, read 19 October 2026: Shirdi (VASD), runway 09/27, 8,202 x 148 ft; hours 0320 to 1230 UTC; no customsWikipedia, read 19 October 2026: Shirdi Airport (SAG/VASD), 15 km from ShirdiFree Press Journal, 17 August 2026: Kumbh authority commissioner sets 31 March 2027 deadline for Ozar's new terminalFree Press Journal, 19 August 2026: Ozar's new terminal to raise capacity from 300 to about 1,000 passengers an hour by March to April 2027
Nashik and Trimbakeshwar
The city's ghats on the Godavari, centred on Ramkund at Panchavati, are one of the two Kumbh sites. Ozar airport is about 20 km from the city.
Home to one of the twelve jyotirlingas, near the source of the Godavari, 28 km from Nashik (about 30 km by road). Its rites centre on Kushavart Tirtha.
The Simhastha runs from 31 October 2026 to 24 July 2028; the three Amrit Snan days in August and September 2027 draw the largest crowds and the heaviest traffic.
Sources:Wikipedia, read 19 October 2026: Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, 28 km from Nashik (30 km by road)Wikipedia, read 19 October 2026: Nashik Airport at Ozar, owned by HAL, about 20 km from Nashik; civil apron for up to six aircraftPTI via The Week, 1 June 2025: CM Devendra Fadnavis announces the Simhastha schedule; flag hoisting 31 October 2026; Amrit Snan 2 August, 31 August and 11 September 2027 in Nashik and 12 September 2027 in Trimbakeshwar; flag lowered 24 July 2028Free Press Journal, 20 September 2026: flag hoisting at Ramkund 12:02 pm on 31 October 2026, ceremonies at Kushavart Tirtha, Trimbakeshwar; bathing dates 2 August, 31 August, 11 September (Nashik) and 12 September 2027 (Trimbakeshwar)
Helicopters at the Kumbh
In April 2026 Maharashtra's tourism department proposed a Kumbh heli-circuit linking Nashik with Shirdi, Grishneshwar, Ajanta and Ellora and Bhimashankar, with operators chosen by bidding and district administrations asked to provide helipads near the temples. Fares, schedules and helipad sites had not been announced when we checked on 19 October 2026, and we found no published helicopter or airspace restrictions for the bathing days.
Outside an aerodrome, a helicopter needs a prepared site, the landowner's consent and notice to the district at least four days before, and the district can refuse on law and order or safety grounds. On the Amrit Snan days, plan for the road. Helicopter charter runs at about ₹1.21 lakh to ₹2.48 lakh per flying hour plus 18% GST, billed from the operator's base.
Sources:Organiser, 3 April 2026: Maharashtra tourism department proposes a Kumbh heli-circuit to Shirdi, Grishneshwar, Ajanta and Ellora and Bhimashankar; operators by bidding; fares and schedules not setMinistry of Civil Aviation: Heli-Disha guide for district administrations (landing sites outside aerodromes)CBIC Circular 234/28/2024-GST: 18% on helicopter charter, 5% on seat-share passenger services
Aircraft for the Nashik Kumbh
Light and midsize jets for Ozar and Mumbai; turboprops for short hops within Maharashtra.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhen is the Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027?+
The Simhastha opens with the flag hoisting on 31 October 2026 and closes on 24 July 2028. The three Amrit Snan days are 2 August, 31 August and 11 September 2027, with Trimbakeshwar's third on 12 September.
Can a private jet land at Nashik?+
Yes. Nashik Airport at Ozar has a 3,000 m runway, but its civil apron takes about six aircraft and its published hours are Monday to Saturday, 08:00 to 14:30 IST, so parking and timings are booked with the flight.
How far is Trimbakeshwar from Nashik?+
28 km, or about 30 km by road.
Can I take a helicopter to the ghats?+
Only to an approved landing site with district notice. The state has proposed a pilgrim helicopter circuit, but no fares, sites or bathing-day rules were published when we checked, so on the Amrit Snan days the road is the reliable plan.
What does a private jet to Nashik cost?+
Light jets charter at about ₹2.48 lakh to ₹3.52 lakh per flight hour for the whole aircraft, before GST, parking and handling.
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 19 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
- 1.PTI via The Week, 1 June 2025: CM Devendra Fadnavis announces the Simhastha schedule; flag hoisting 31 October 2026; Amrit Snan 2 August, 31 August and 11 September 2027 in Nashik and 12 September 2027 in Trimbakeshwar; flag lowered 24 July 2028
- 2.Deccan Chronicle, 2 June 2025: Maharashtra government schedule; flag hoisting at Ramkund 12:02 pm on 31 October 2026; Amrit Snan 2 August (Somvati Amavasya), 31 August (Shravan Amavasya) and 11 September 2027
- 3.Free Press Journal, 20 September 2026: flag hoisting at Ramkund 12:02 pm on 31 October 2026, ceremonies at Kushavart Tirtha, Trimbakeshwar; bathing dates 2 August, 31 August, 11 September (Nashik) and 12 September 2027 (Trimbakeshwar)
- 4.Free Press Journal, 14 October 2026: Ramkund and nearby ghats closed to devotees for 15 to 20 days to finish works before the flag hoisting
- 5.Wikipedia, read 19 October 2026: Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha, held every 12 years; last held in 2015
- 6.Jeppesen ACUKWIK, read 19 October 2026: Nashik/Ozar (VAOZ), joint civil and military; runway 09/27, 9,843 x 148 ft; hours Monday to Saturday 0230 to 0900 UTC, other times on request; customs available
- 7.Wikipedia, read 19 October 2026: Nashik Airport at Ozar, owned by HAL, about 20 km from Nashik; civil apron for up to six aircraft
- 8.NBM&CW, 21 November 2025: Kumbh Mela development authority approves ₹556 crore Nashik airport expansion: 17,800 sq m terminal, about 1.15 lakh sq m of apron, target March 2027
- 9.Free Press Journal, 17 August 2026: Kumbh authority commissioner sets 31 March 2027 deadline for Ozar's new terminal
- 10.Jeppesen ACUKWIK, read 19 October 2026: Mumbai (VABB), runway 09/27, 10,000 ft; slots required; handling mandatory; customs
- 11.Trak.in, 9 January 2026: Navi Mumbai handles private aircraft from its first day; dedicated private jet terminal due September 2026; CSMIA has about 24 general aviation parking spots
- 12.Jeppesen ACUKWIK, read 19 October 2026: Shirdi (VASD), runway 09/27, 8,202 x 148 ft; hours 0320 to 1230 UTC; no customs
- 13.Wikipedia, read 19 October 2026: Shirdi Airport (SAG/VASD), 15 km from Shirdi
- 14.Free Press Journal, 19 August 2026: Ozar's new terminal to raise capacity from 300 to about 1,000 passengers an hour by March to April 2027
- 15.Wikipedia, read 19 October 2026: Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, 28 km from Nashik (30 km by road)
- 16.Organiser, 3 April 2026: Maharashtra tourism department proposes a Kumbh heli-circuit to Shirdi, Grishneshwar, Ajanta and Ellora and Bhimashankar; operators by bidding; fares and schedules not set
- 17.Ministry of Civil Aviation: Heli-Disha guide for district administrations (landing sites outside aerodromes)
- 18.CBIC Circular 234/28/2024-GST: 18% on helicopter charter, 5% on seat-share passenger services
At the ghats for the bathing day.
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