Brahmagiri (Trimbakgad)ब्रह्मगिरी
Source of the Godavari, above the Trimbakeshwar jyotirlinga, 700 stone steps to the top.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereNashik, Maharashtra
North Sahyadri
North Sahyadri
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyModerate
Height1295 m above sea level
Time needed4 hrs
Base and nearbyTrimbakeshwar, Nashik
EntryFree
About Brahmagiri (Trimbakgad)
The Godavari, the longest river in peninsular India, rises here, above the Trimbakeshwar jyotirlinga. The route is a long flight of stone steps, well-built and safe, which makes it a good introduction for older trekkers or families. Both pilgrimage and trek.
What to see and do
- The Godavari's source at Gangadwar
- About 700 well-cut stone steps
- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga temple at the base
- Ramkund and Gorakhnath temple on the plateau
- Nilambika and Dattatreya shrines
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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