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Kumbh Mela 2025: With millions of devotees expected to attend each of the events, relevant planning is essential for a fulfilling experience.
A foreign tourist takes a selfie with a young sadhu at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, in 2019. (Image: Shutterstock)
Maha Kumbh Mela is scheduled to take place in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26, 2025. Kumbh Mela is the biggest spiritual event in the world. With millions of devotees expected to attend each of the events, relevant planning is essential for a fulfilling experience. Let’s explore the most vital areas of importance including travel, stay and safety during this event.
Transportation
By Air: Bamrauli Airport, Prayagraj, is the closest airport to receive domestic flights from metropolitan cities like Delhi and Mumbai. One may also reach via Varanasi Airport, which is 120 km away, or via Lucknow Airport, which is 200 km away from Prayagraj. From there, Prayagraj can be easily accessed by taxi or train.
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By Train: Prayagraj Junction is an important railway junction with excellent connectivity throughout the country. Special trains will be operated during Kumbh Mela, which one can book in advance through IRCTC.
By Road: Prayagraj is well-connected with other towns and cities of the state as well as the neighbouring districts by state-run and private buses. For those travelling by car, the city is also connected with good highways.
Once in Prayagraj, several transportation options are available:
E-Vehicles through Apps: The UP government shall provide the facility for e-rickshaws and e-autos, which the commuters can hire through cell phone apps and move out easily within the Mela campus.
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Local Buses: These will provide connections within the city and to the Mela grounds and will be moderately priced for pilgrims.
Cycle Rickshaws and Auto-Rickshaws: These modes of conveyance are the traditional ones and are very befitting for short-distance travelling within the city.
Shuttle Services: During these times, there are usually shuttle services organized by the local municipal corporations which run between major points of mass transit and the ghats used for bathing.
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Accommodation
Comfort: There are a few luxury tents and hotels around the main ghats. They must be booked in advance because they fill up very fast.
Mid-Range Homestays: There are a lot of guesthouses and dharamshalas that offer affordable facilities at medium-range charges. Ensure good reviews about those places concerning cleanness and safety parameters.
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Budget Accommodation: There are a few options for cheap stays in the form of ashrams and dormitories, but these need to be booked well in advance due to their limited supply.
Tent City Camps: Many tourist visitors prefer tent accommodations and a unique experience close by to the spiritual atmosphere of Mela. Ensure these camps have proper sanitation facilities and proper security measures in place.
Safety Precautions
Know it all: Download the official Kumbh Mela app for live updates on schedules, maps and safety protocols.
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Crowd Control: Keep to the appropriate places as designated and follow instructions from event organizers that enable one to safely manoeuvre within a big crowd.
Emergency Contacts: Keep the helpline numbers handy and make sure of the locations of medical facilities within the Mela area.
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Prayagraj, India