Avoid
Trimbakeshwar in May
Maharashtra, India
Very hot.
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Very hot.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: Good road.. public transport: Buses from Nashik.. from nearest city: Nashik 28km (40min).. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Trimbakeshwar Police Station. nearest hospital: Nashik hospitals (30km).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Spiritual education, River bathing
Elevation
750m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Cool. Temple comfortable. |
| February | 4/5 | February at Trimbakeshwar: 14-30°C, dry Godavari source visits and comfortable Jyotirlinga darshan. Solid window before Maharashtra summer burns in. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Trimbakeshwar: 16-33C. Jyotirlinga darshan and Godavari origin walks workable; afternoons on the exposed kund steps start to heat up. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Very hot. |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon. Temple accessible. |
| July | 4/5 | Shravan month — temple busy but atmospheric. |
| August | 4/5 | Shravan continues. Green Brahmagiri. |
| September | 3/5 | September at Trimbakeshwar: 19-29C. Godavari in full flow, kund rituals can be crowded; rain breaks frequent, carry grip shoes for the ghats. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Pleasant. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Trimbakeshwar: 14–28°C at 750m near the Godavari source. Sahyadri air crisp, Jyotirlinga queues manageable on weekdays. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Trimbakeshwar: 10–26°C at 750m, cold at the Godavari source. Jyotirlinga queues manageable on weekdays, Sahyadri air sharp. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Nashik 28km (40min).. Roads: Good road.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Buses from Nashik.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
750m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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