



Kumbh Mela 2025, Prayagraj
Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj is going to to be one of the largest gathering of humanity in one place. Its one of auspicious occasion of Santana Dharma. Kumbh Mela is held after a gap of every 12 years in Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik and Ujjain. In 2025, Prayagraj (Allahabad) will host the next kumbh mela called Maha Kumbh Mela. The festival is also called the Purna Kumbh.
Important Kumbh Mela 2025 Dates
13 January 2025 (Monday)
3 February 2025 (Monday)
26 February 2025 (Wednesday)
14 January 2025 (Tuesday)
4 February 2025 (Tuesday)
29 January 2025 (Wednesday)
12 February 2025 (Wednesday)
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Frequently asked questions
You can reach Prayagraj Kumbh Mela site by road, rail or by air. The city is well connected with major national and state highways and the distances from major metros include – Delhi (582 km), Mumbai (1162 km), Kolkata (732 km). Prayagraj (Allahabad) is a major railway junction and has multiple trains reaching from various parts of the country. Indian railways also run special trains for the devotees for the mela duration.
As far as air connectivity is concerned, Prayagraj (Allahabad) has a domestic air terminal which becomes highly operational during the Kumbh, providing links to several major cities of India. Other nearest airports include the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi (150 km) and the Lucknow Airport (200 km).
You can view and book accommodation of your choice online, here. Due to the massive influx of pilgrims during the Kumbh Mela, we recommend booking your accommodation well in advance.
There will be both the traditional and temporarily created ghats on makeshift basis to cater to the exploding numbers of pilgrims who visit the Kumbh Mela. All of these ghats will be in close proximity to the Sangam point where the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati converge.
Prayagraj is a historical and culturally rich city with a lot to explore. Apart from the sangam point which is the site for the Kumbh Mela itself, there a several other ancient temples belonging to different deities, which wear an incredible appealing look during the Kumbh time. The Prayagraj (Allahabad) fort is also nearby. Anand Bhavan in Prayagraj (Allahabad), the ancestral home of the Gandhi-Nehru family of Indian politics is also good place to explore India’s recent history and politics.