Trimbakeshwar from Aurangabad

Planning a yatra to Trimbakeshwar (Trimbakeshwar Mahadev) from Aurangabad? Here's how to reach, how long it takes, and where to stay — with verified hotels within walking distance of the temple.

Distance

170 km

Drive

3.5 hrs

Train

4 hrs

Bus frequency

Daily

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How to reach

Drive from Aurangabad

170 km · approximately 3.5 hrs. Most pilgrims leave overnight and reach Trimbakeshwar by early morning for Kakad Aarti.

Train to Nashik Road Railway Station

About 4 hrs. The station is 40 km from the temple (~1 hr by auto-rickshaw).

State bus service

Daily. Government and private sleeper buses run on this route; overnight travel is popular for morning darshan.

Fly via Ozar Airport (Nashik / ISK)

Ozar Airport (Nashik / ISK) is 55 km from Trimbakeshwar (~1 hr 15 min by taxi). Faster for pilgrims from Aurangabad when return dates are tight.

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Most popular for

Grishneshwar + Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga combo

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Where to stay

Every lodge on TripSaffron is checked in person by our team — real photos, real distance from Trimbakeshwar temple, real UPI payment to the owner. No hidden charges, no payment aggregator fees.

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Recommended itinerary

1
Depart Aurangabad overnight
Travel 3.5 hrs by road or 4 hrs to land in Trimbakeshwar before 5 AM.
2
Check in near the temple
Walk or tap a rickshaw to your lodge. Most verified stays on TripSaffron are within 500m–2km of Trimbakeshwar Trimbakeshwar Mahadev temple.
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Kakad Aarti + morning darshan
Reach by 5:00 AM for the 5:15 AM Kakad Aarti. Regular darshan queue is shortest on Tue/Wed 9–11 AM.
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Prasadalaya lunch
Free tokens handed after darshan. Paid section on the first floor has unlimited thali at ₹50 (₹30 for kids) with no waiting.
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Head back to Aurangabad
Most families wrap up by late afternoon. Night buses and trains return to Aurangabad the same evening.

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Frequently asked

How far is Trimbakeshwar from Aurangabad?

170 km. By road it takes about 3.5 hrs, or 4 hrs by train.

Best way to travel from Aurangabad to Trimbakeshwar?

Overnight travel is common — state buses leave daily and you reach in time for Kakad Aarti. Private sedans and SUVs are also available for families.

Where should we stay in Trimbakeshwar?

Every hotel on TripSaffron is verified in person by our team. Pick a verified stay within walking distance of Trimbakeshwar Trimbakeshwar Mahadev temple — each listing shows the exact walk minutes.

Is advance booking needed during festivals?

Yes. For Ram Navami, Guru Purnima and Vijayadashami, book 6–8 weeks ahead — lodges within walking distance of the temple fill up fast.

What is Trimbakeshwar famous for?

The 12th of the 12 Jyotirlingas — a unique trimukhi shivling representing Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. The Godavari river originates from Brahmagiri hill above the temple, and Kushavarta Kund (150 m from the mandir) is its symbolic source. The temple is also nationally known for Kaal Sarp Puja, Narayan Nagbali and Tripindi Shraddha rituals.

What is the darshan cost?

Regular darshan is free. Sanctum entry (garbhagriha) costs ₹200 per person; men only, dhoti required (provided at the changing room). Women view the Jyotirlinga from the outer platform.

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