Mahakumbh 2025 has started in Prayagraj. this event 13 January 2025 starting from 26 February 2025 Will last till. Every corner of Sangam city is decorated with the grandeur of this grand event. Mythological idols like Arjun, Garuda, Nandi, Airavat, Maa Ganga and Shravan Kumar have been installed in the streets, squares and alleys of the city. Crores of devotees from across the country and abroad are reaching here. If you are also planning a trip to Mahakumbh, then complete information related to travel and stay is given here.
Importance and history of Mahakumbh
Mahakumbh is the biggest religious and cultural event of India.
- place: Mahakumbh is organized only in Prayagraj every 12 years.
- Kumbh Mela cycle:
- In three years: In Ujjain, Prayagraj, Haridwar and Nashik.
- In six years: Ardh Kumbh in Haridwar and Prayagraj.
- In 12 years: Purna Kumbh in Prayagraj.
- Mahakumbh: Held after 12 Kumbh Melas.
- previous Mahakumbh Prayagraj in 2013 Was held in.
How to reach Prayagraj?
Extensive arrangements have been made for road, rail and air travel to Prayagraj.
air shaft:
- in Prayagraj airport Which is very close to the Mahakumbh site.
- Direct flights:
- Direct flights are available from 25 cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Raipur.
- You can also reach Prayagraj through Banaras Airport, which is connected by road.
railroad track:
- Special Trains: Railway Ministry has started special trains for Mahakumbh.
- Prayagraj Junction is well connected to major railway stations of the country.
Road route:
- Uttar Pradesh government has increased the number of roadways buses.
- straight to prayagraj Government and private bus services are available.
Where to stay during Mahakumbh?
Extensive arrangements have been made for stay in Mahakumbh.
1. Luxury Tent and Dome City:
- A special dome city has been built on the banks of the confluence.
- Rent: ₹80,000 to ₹1.25 lakh.
- Tent City:
- 2,000 tents have been set up.
- Rent ₹3,000 to ₹30,000 per day.
- Booking must be done in advance.
2. Hotel:
- all over the city 42 luxury hotels are available.
- Information and booking facilities are available on each hotel’s website.
3. Shelter and social system:
- in the fair area 100 shelters Have been created.
- 250 beds in each shelter.
- More than 10,000 voluntary organizations have made arrangements for free accommodation and food.
Digital facilities of Mahakumbh 2025
- this time one official app Has been launched:
- Name: Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 (Available on Play Store).
- Properties:
- Complete information about Kumbh Mela.
- Location of ghats and temples.
- Details of major sites of the city.
- Sign boards and digital indicators for guidance.
