Uttar Pradesh · Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati
Triveni Sangam — the confluence of three rivers
Overview
Prayagraj is the Tirtharaj—the king of pilgrimage places—where the Ganga, the Yamuna and the unseen Saraswati meet at the Triveni Sangam. It hosted the Maha Kumbh in January–February 2025, one of the largest gatherings in human history.
The next Kumbh at the Sangam is the Ardh Kumbh in 2031, held six years after the Maha Kumbh; the next Purna Kumbh follows in 2037. The Uttar Pradesh government has already begun preparations. The Prayag Kumbh is traditionally held in the Hindu month of Magh (around January–March); official bathing dates for 2031 have not been announced yet, and we will publish them here as soon as they are.
Spiritual significance
Bathing at the Triveni Sangam during the Kumbh is believed to wash away sins and bring moksha. Kalpvas—living a simple, disciplined life on the riverbank from Paush Purnima to Maghi Purnima—is a tradition followed by lakhs of families during the Kumbh.
Calendar
Plan your arrival a day before major snans—road restrictions usually begin the previous evening.
Makar Sankranti
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Paush Purnima — Kalpvas begins
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Mauni Amavasya — main Amrit Snan
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Basant Panchami — Amrit Snan
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Maghi Purnima — Kalpvas ends
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Maha Shivratri — concluding snan
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Official Ardh Kumbh 2031 bathing dates have not been announced; these are the bathing festivals traditionally observed at the Prayag Kumbh. Dates are based on announcements by the organising authorities and may be revised. Please re-check official notices before you travel.
Where to stay
Luxury camps, deluxe camps and tent stays inside the mela—price on request.
Luxury Camp
Premium cottages with proper beds, attached bathrooms, hot water and private sit-outs—our most comfortable stay for the Prayagraj Ardh Kumbh 2031.
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On request
Deluxe Camp
Comfortable cottages with attached bathrooms and meals—the best balance of comfort and value for the Prayagraj Ardh Kumbh 2031.
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On request
Tent Stay
Simple Swiss-style tents with beds and clean shared or attached bathrooms—an affordable way to stay inside the Prayagraj Ardh Kumbh 2031.
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On request
Tour packages
2 Nights · 3 Days
Prayagraj
Stay at the mela, take a boat to the confluence for your snan and visit Prayagraj’s key sites.
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On request
5 Nights · 6 Days
Prayagraj
Sangam snan, Kashi Vishwanath and the Dashashwamedh Ganga Aarti, and Ram Lalla darshan in Ayodhya.
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On request
29 Nights · 30 Days
Prayagraj
A full month of Kalpvas at the Sangam during the Ardh Kumbh 2031, from Paush Purnima to Maghi Purnima, with tent, meals and daily satsang.
Price
On request
Kumbh prices change with dates, snan days and availability, so every package and stay is priced on request. Share your dates for an exact quote.
Explore
Ghat
Centre of the mela
The confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati—the holiest bathing point of the Kumbh Mela.
Heritage
On the Sangam
Akbar’s sixteenth-century riverside fort, home to the sacred Akshayavat tree and the underground Patalpuri temple.
Museum
About 7 km from the Sangam
The Nehru family home in Prayagraj, now a museum telling the story of India’s freedom struggle through letters, photos and rooms.
Travel guide
January is cold and foggy, from about 6 °C to 20 °C, especially by the river at dawn. Mid-February to early March is mild and pleasant.
Prayagraj holds the largest and most famous of all the Kumbh Melas. Every six years an Ardh Kumbh is held here, every twelve a Purna Kumbh, and every year a smaller Magh Mela fills the same sands. The next Kumbh is the Ardh Kumbh 2031. Its official dates have not yet been announced, but it is not too early to understand how the mela works and to plan your trip.
The Ardh Kumbh is expected around January to March 2031, centred on the month of Magh. The exact dates, the bathing days and the camp allotments will be announced by the authorities closer to the event. What is certain is the traditional shape of the mela:
Register your interest and we will share options as soon as dates are confirmed. Read what we know about the 2031 Ardh Kumbh.
Prayagraj is sacred because of the Triveni Sangam, the meeting of the Ganga, the Yamuna and, by tradition, the invisible Saraswati. You can see the confluence clearly: the Ganga's lighter water meets the Yamuna's darker, greener water.
Most pilgrims take a boat to the confluence and bathe from platforms or in shallow water near it, rather than from riverbank steps as at Haridwar or Ujjain. Boatmen ferry pilgrims out from the ghats near the fort; during the Kumbh, boat services are regulated. Follow your boatman's instructions, because the current at the meeting point is stronger than it looks.
During the Kumbh, a vast temporary city rises on the sandbanks around the Sangam, which are exposed after the monsoon floods recede. It is divided into sectors, linked by pontoon bridges across the Ganga, with roads, electricity, water, hospitals, police stations and thousands of camps. Akharas, ashrams, kalpvasis and pilgrim camps each have their place. Finding your way is part of the experience; your coordinator will help you learn your sector, your nearest bridge and your bathing ghat.
For many families, the Prayag Kumbh is about Kalpvas: spending the month of Magh in a simple tent by the river, bathing each day, listening to katha and living with restraint. Some families have done it for generations. Our Kalpvas Package and Kalpvas tents make it possible for anyone to observe it comfortably. Read what is Kalpvas? to understand the tradition.
January nights on the Sangam sands are cold and damp, often near freezing, with thick fog in the mornings.
Plan time for the city itself:
During the Kumbh, staying in the mela is the best way to reach the Sangam on bathing mornings. We offer:
Sectors are allotted each season, so we confirm your camp's sector and photos before you pay.
Prayagraj Junction is one of the busiest railway stations in northern India, with trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and most major cities; special Kumbh trains usually run on major bathing days. Prayagraj also has an airport with domestic flights, and Varanasi's airport is about 120 km away. During the Kumbh, vehicle access to the mela is controlled, and shuttle services run from parking areas.
Kumbh rates change with dates and availability, and 2031 camp allotments are not yet known. Your budget will depend on your bathing day (Mauni Amavasya is the most in demand), your stay category and heating, the number of nights and travellers, and whether you observe Kalpvas or add Varanasi and Ayodhya. Every trip is quoted for your exact dates.
FAQs
The next Kumbh at Prayagraj is the Ardh Kumbh in 2031, six years after the 2025 Maha Kumbh. It is expected around January–March 2031, during the month of Magh. The next Purna Kumbh is due in 2037.
Not yet. The Uttar Pradesh government has started preparations, but the official bathing dates have not been notified. We will update this page as soon as they are.
Mauni Amavasya traditionally draws the largest crowds, followed by Basant Panchami and Makar Sankranti.
Kalpvas is the practice of living simply on the banks of the Sangam for a month, from Paush Purnima to Maghi Purnima, with daily snan, prayer and satsang. Many camps offer Kalpvas packages.
About 120 km, roughly 3 hours by road. Our Prayagraj packages can include Varanasi and Ayodhya.
A Purna (full) Kumbh is held in Prayagraj every twelve years, and an Ardh (half) Kumbh every six years, between two Purna Kumbhs. Both draw enormous crowds; the Ardh Kumbh 2031 follows the Purna Kumbh of 2025, widely known as the Maha Kumbh.
Traditionally, Mauni Amavasya is the most important and the most crowded bathing day of the Prayag Kumbh. Makar Sankranti and Basant Panchami are also major snans.
Yes. The Sangam is a place of pilgrimage all year round, and the annual Magh Mela is held on the same sands every January–February.
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