Trimbakeshwar ,Maharastra

Trimbakeshwar (Marathi: त्र्यंबकेश्वर) or Trambakeshwar is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Trimbakeshwar tehsil in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, India, 28  km from the city of Nasik . It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

It is located at the source of the Godavari River, the longest river in peninsular India. The Godavari River, which is considered sacred within Hinduism, originates from Bramhagiri mountains and meets the sea near Rajahmudry. Kusavarta, a kund is considered the symbolic origin of the river Godavari, and revered by Hindus as a sacred bathing place. The current temple was built by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao (a.k.a Nanasaheb).

Location of Trimbakeshwar

About 38 kms away from Nashik Road Railway Station, it is connected by bus and taxi service. There are modern Dharmashalas (caravansary). Besides, there are big houses of Kshetropadhyays (the priest), where lodging and boarding is made available on request.

Getting there

By Air : Nearest airport is Nashik 39 kms.

By Rail : Nearest railway station is Nashik Road 40 kms on Central Railway.

By Road :

Bombay - Trimbakeshwar 180 kms.