The Maha Kumbh Mela is a major Hindu pilgrimage and festival that occurs every 12 years at Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India. It is held at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers.

Location Details

  • District: Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad)
  • Taluk: Sadar
  • Nearby Cities:
    • Varanasi (~120 km)
    • Kanpur (~200 km)
    • Lucknow (~200 km)
    • Mirzapur (~90 km)
  • Nearby Towns & Villages:
    • Jhunsi (~7 km)
    • Phaphamau (~10 km)
    • Naini (~8 km)
    • Daraganj (~2 km)
    • Meja (~45 km)

Transportation & Connectivity

Road Connectivity:

  • National Highway NH-19 (formerly NH-2) connects Prayagraj to Delhi and Kolkata.
  • NH-30 connects Prayagraj to Lucknow.
  • State highways and local roads connect Prayagraj to nearby villages and towns.

Rail Connectivity:

  • Nearest Major Railway Station: Prayagraj Junction (ALD) (~6 km from Kumbh Mela site)
  • Other Railway Stations:
    • Prayag Railway Station (~3 km)
    • Phaphamau Junction (~10 km)
    • Naini Railway Station (~8 km)

Airport Connectivity:

  • Nearest Airport: Prayagraj Airport (IXD) (~15 km from Kumbh Mela site)
  • Other Nearby Airports:
    • Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi (~125 km)
    • Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow (~200 km)

Bus Connectivity:

  • Nearest Major Bus Stand:
    • Prayagraj Civil Lines Bus Stand (~6 km)
    • Zero Road Bus Stand (~4 km)
    • Naini Bus Stand (~8 km)
  • Buses operate from major cities like Delhi, Varanasi, Lucknow, and Kanpur.

Geographical Features

  • River: The Maha Kumbh Mela is held on the banks of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers at the Triveni Sangam.
  • Area: The event spans over 3,200 hectares, with temporary tent cities set up for pilgrims.

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