Visiting Allahabad during this highly popular festival is nothing less than an adventurous trip. Of course, the excitement to watch this huge festival is one aspect, but the challenges and obstacles faced by the people, to reach the Kumbh Mela is the main point that makes the trip more adventurous. Allahabad being one of the important religious, educational and administrative centers in India offers the convenient connection with all the major cities of India. To explore the Allahabad Kumbh Mela, one can take any mode, from rail, road to air transport.

New Delhi is the major metropolitan and the nearest metro city that offers a quick reach to the city of Allahabad. Distance between New Delhi and the Allahabad city is mere about 643km. However, other metro cities are also at a major distance from the venue of the Kumbh Mela 2025. Pilgrims can pick/choose the following mode to reach Allahabad and be a part of the great gathering.

By Air:  The Bamrauli Air Force Base is the nearest domestic airport to Allahabad, located at a distance of 12km. Pilgrims can take up flights of famous airlines such as Air India, Indigo, etc followed with the local cabs and interstate buses, which will board you directly from the airport to the Allahabad city.

By Road:  Allahabad is easily connected with the major cities of the country with its National and State Highways. Additionally, its local transport services, i.e. interstate bus, cabs, auto rickshaws, etc provides the immediate support to the pilgrims to reach to their destination.

By Rail:  Allahabad is the Headquarter of the Northern Central Railway that offers quick and smooth connectivity to the major cities of the country.

Most pilgrims prefer to take rail transport to explore the divinity of the Allahabad Kumbh Mela. One can easily opt for any of the choices available.

Precautions to take in Kumbh Mela:  Proper planning and time management will really help to control the crowd and avoid stampedes.

• Take care of your children as it is the biggest fear of losing them in such a huge crowd.
• Ideally book a good room or hotel a month before.
• While taking holy dip in the river hold your child’s hand tightly & never let them bathe alone if they are small.
• Stay away from places of stampede & avoid highly crowded areas especially while you are with kids.