Ramkund, Nashik

Overview

Ramkund is the main bathing ghat on the Godavari River in Nashik. According to tradition, Lord Rama and Sita bathed here during their exile, and pilgrims come to bathe and to immerse the ashes of the dead.

Nashik is one of the four cities that host the Kumbh Mela, and Ramkund is the centre of the festival. In the morning and evening the ghat is full of ritual, bells and boatmen.

What to look for

• Pilgrims bathing and performing rituals at the tank
• The temples and shrines along the river
• Evening aarti and the quiet of dawn
• The old city lanes around the ghat

Visiting tips

• Dress modestly and keep photography respectful, especially during rituals.
• Go in the morning for the quiet or at evening for the aarti.
• Combine it with Trimbakeshwar and the Pandavleni Caves in a Nashik day.

Why visit with a private guide

A private guide shows you where to stand, when to arrive and what most visitors miss at Ramkund, Nashik, and fits the visit around the rest of your day.

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Nearby

Karla Caves Trimbakeshwar Shaniwar Wada Bhaja Caves Lohagad Fort Aga Khan Palace Pataleshwar Cave Pandavleni Caves