How to Reach Nashik
Complete guide for pilgrims travelling by flight, express train, national highways, and local shuttles during Mahakumbh 2027.
By Air
Flight Transit Guide
Ozar Nashik Airport (ISK)
Offers direct domestic flights connecting Nashik to major Indian cities including Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (BOM)
Primary international gateway. Frequent direct cabs, luxury buses, and express trains connect Mumbai Airport directly to Nashik.
Shirdi Airport (SAG)
Convenient regional airport option. Regular taxi services and state buses connect Shirdi Airport to Nashik.
By Train
Nashik Road Junction (NK)
Nashik Road Railway Station (NK) is a major junction on the Central Railway network, extremely well connected to Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Prayagraj.
- ✓ Direct daily express trains from Mumbai CSMT (Panchavati Express, Tapovan Express, Rajya Rani Express) taking 3 to 3.5 hours.
- ✓ Special Kumbh Mela trains are run by Indian Railways during peak Snan dates with dedicated pilgrim holding areas.
- ✓ Taxis, auto-rickshaws, and official shuttle buses are readily available right outside Nashik Road station.
By Road
Expressways & Highways
Nashik is seamlessly connected via modern national highways and expressways, offering smooth road transit.
Local Transportation & Camp Access
Panchvati Tent City Shuttles
During Mahakumbh 2027, the district administration operates designated vehicle parking zones and ring roads. Panchvati Tent City provides dedicated guest shuttles to main transit hubs and bathing ghats.