Kumbh Mela 2027: What Nashik Is Planning for Parking, Traffic and Pilgrim Facilities

Nashik, 17th October 2026: Preparations for the Simhastha Maha Kumbh Mela 2027 gained momentum as senior officials reviewed key infrastructure and logistical arrangements for Nashik and Trimbakeshwar on Saturday, focusing on parking facilities, traffic management, Sadhugram development, ghat infrastructure and essential services.

The review meeting was chaired by Eknath Dawale, Guardian Secretary and Principal Secretary of the Water Resources Department.

Senior officials present included Nashik Range Inspector General of Police Sanjay Yenpure, Nashik Police Commissioner Sandip Karnik, Nashik Superintendent of Police D. S. Swami, Nashik Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority (NTKMA) Commissioner Shekhar Singh, Nashik Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri and District Collector Ayush Prasad.

Representatives from the Public Works Department, Water Resources Department, Godavari Marathwada Irrigation Development Corporation, Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran, Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited, Forest Department, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, the Electrical Inspectorate and Trimbakeshwar Municipal Council also attended the meeting.

Dawale stressed the need for coordinated planning, timely execution of works and prompt resolution of pending issues. He asked departments to maintain updated information on project progress, technical requirements, approvals and implementation schedules to facilitate decisions on matters requiring interdepartmental coordination.

Parking, Signage and Traffic Management

Officials reviewed proposed parking locations, land availability, vehicle capacity and access roads, along with entry and exit arrangements. The meeting also discussed directional signage, including the placement and design of signboards to help pilgrims navigate routes and locate designated facilities in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar.

Sadhugram Development and Essential Services

Preparations for Sadhugram, the designated area for the stay of sadhus during the Kumbh Mela, were also reviewed. Discussions covered the proposed layout, land requirements, access roads and civil works, as well as provisions for water supply, sanitation, electricity and lighting.
Officials emphasised the need for coordination among implementing agencies to ensure that infrastructure and essential services are developed in line with the event’s requirements.

Ghat Infrastructure and Pilgrim Facilities

The proposed layouts of ghats and associated infrastructure were reviewed, with discussions focusing on access routes, entry arrangements, crowd movement, lighting, safety and supporting facilities for pilgrims.

The meeting highlighted the need to coordinate civil works with utility services and other facilities required to manage the expected gathering of pilgrims.

NTKMA Commissioner Shekhar Singh highlighted the Authority’s role in coordinating the work of various government departments and implementing agencies. He stressed the importance of ensuring that infrastructure projects, utility services, traffic arrangements and pilgrim facilities progress in parallel, with clearly defined responsibilities and regular coordination.

Departments were asked to provide updated details on the status of works, pending approvals, technical requirements and implementation schedules. Issues requiring decisions from multiple departments are to be addressed in a timely manner to avoid delays in preparations.

The NTKMA is coordinating with the district administration, police, municipal bodies and infrastructure agencies to advance preparations for the Simhastha Maha Kumbh Mela 2027 in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar.