Traffic restrictions on Trimbakeshwar route after Aug 15 incidents; Private vehicles banned beyond Khambale

Nashik, Aug. 16 -- In view of the heavy crowds during the Shravan month and the traffic congestion and accidents reported on the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar road on August 15, the Nashik district administration has announced major traffic restrictions on the route.

Private vehicles will now not be allowed beyond Khambale village on the road to Trimbakeshwar. A shuttle bus service will transport devotees from the parking area at Khambale to Trimbakeshwar and back.

The administration expects a large influx of devotees to the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple during the Shravan Mondays.

First, second and fourth Shravan Mondays: Around 100,000-150,000 devoteesThird Shravan Monday: Around 400,000-450,000 devotees, making it the peak dayThe traffic restrict...