‘Maharashtra Eco Glamping Festival’ in Nashik Until March 31 – Tourism Minister Shambhuraj Desai

Mumbai : For the first time, the Tourism Department is organizing the Maharashtra Eco Glamping Festival at Gangapur in Nashik until March 31, 2025. This initiative is a preparatory step for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela, which will be held in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar. Since this is a major religious event that will attract millions of devotees, careful planning is essential. The glamping festival serves as a trial run, and Tourism Minister Shambhuraj Desai has invited everyone to participate.

Preparing for the Kumbh Mela

Minister Desai highlighted that the Simhastha Kumbh Mela (August to November 2027) will showcase India’s rich religious traditions. The glamping festival in Nashik is part of an experimental approach to prepare for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. With Nashik and Trimbakeshwar set to become a religious hub, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis envisions transforming the city into a modern pilgrimage center through tourism-driven development.

Festival Attractions

The festival offers an immersive cultural experience, including:

• Maharashtra’s traditional arts, crafts, and cuisine
• Workshops showcasing the state’s heritage
• Adventure activities along the backwaters of the Godavari River (including farming experiences and traditional cooking on firewood stoves)
• An introduction to Nashik’s renowned wine production process

Tourists can enjoy a luxurious yet nature-friendly stay, waking up to scenic views, flowing waters, and breathtaking sunrises. The festival also focuses on sustainable tourism with eco-friendly activities.

Key Features of the Glamping Festival

• Luxury tent accommodations in various categories
• Showcase of local culture, cuisine, and handicrafts
• Adventure sports such as paragliding, paramotoring, water sports, trekking, rock climbing, and horse riding
• Exhibitions and sales by local self-help groups
• Guided tours to Nashik’s temples and heritage sites
• Networking events for tourism stakeholders, including travel agencies, tour operators, and social media influencers

Tourist Attractions Near Nashik

Nashik, home to the Godavari River (also called the ‘Dakshin Ganga’), offers numerous sightseeing opportunities:

• Tofkhana Fort, Coin Museum, Gargoti Mineral Museum, and Dadasaheb Phalke Museum
• Dudhsagar Waterfall, Panchavati, and Sarva Dharma Mandir Tapovan
• Mangi Tungi Temple, Saptashrungi Gad, and Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
• Pandav Caves, Someshwar Temple, Ramkund, Dhammagiri, and Kushavarta Tirtha

The Maharashtra Eco Glamping Festival is a unique blend of luxury, adventure, and cultural heritage, setting the stage for the grand Simhastha Kumbh Mela in 2027 while promoting sustainable tourism in Nashik.