Maha Kumbh begins on January 13, how do you reach Prayagraj from Mumbai? Know the details
A huge crowd gathers in Kumbh, the confluence of faith. During this time, the scenery everywhere is unique. This time, the Purna Kumbh is going to be held on 13 January, which is being organized in Prayagraj. Anyone who believes in Sanatan Dharma considers it his good fortune to go and take a bath in Kumbh. People from every corner of the country come to Kumbh, while devotees from abroad also gather in the Kumbh and if it is Maha Kumbh, then there is a different view. If you are a resident of Mumbai, then know how you can reach Prayagraj and how it will be right for you to come.
Kumbh will begin on 13 January 2025 with Paush Purnima and will end on 26 February 2025 i.e. Mahashivratri. This is a very special time period for the followers of Hinduism and everyone wants to be a part of this fair, so let's know how to come to Prayagraj Kumbh Mela from Mumbai.
Mumbai to Prayagraj
If you have to come from Mumbai to Prayagraj to attend the Kumbh Mela, then know that the distance between these two places is about one thousand four hundred kilometers and it takes about 22 to 23 hours to come via Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg. So let us now know about transport.
How to reach Prayagraj by train
There are many trains that run from Mumbai to Prayagraj, some of which are regular while others run on weekly days. You can book tickets as per your convenience. There is a huge crowd of devotees in Prayagraj, so it would be better to book tickets in advance.
Here is the information about the trains
Prayagraj Duronto Express runs on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Talking about its timing, this train departs from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 5:15 pm and reaches Prayagraj at around 1 pm the next day. Similarly, other Gorakhpur Specials run from Dadar Central on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Apart from this, Ghazipur City Express, Chhapra Express also run. Talking about daily running trains, one can also reach Prayagraj by Pawan Express and Kashi Express.
Note: Time and date details may be changed due to some reasons.
How to reach Prayagraj by air
If you want to reach Prayagraj from Mumbai in less time, then you can also take the air route. It will take you two and a quarter hours to three hours to reach Prayagraj directly by flight. There are some flights which fly directly, while in some you may have to change midway. And because of this, the difference in the time period as well as the fare can be quite high.
Can we reach Prayagraj from Mumbai by road?
The distance from Mumbai to Prayagraj is quite long, so there is no option to go by road and even if you want to come by your personal vehicle, it can be very difficult on such a long route, so train or flight will be the better option to reach here.
If you are coming to Kumbh then keep these things in mind
If you are coming to Prayagraj to participate in Kumbh, then get yourself registered in advance and if possible, book your hotel room online, this will prevent you from facing any inconvenience after reaching there. Apart from this, Dharamshala will be the best place to stay within budget. A huge crowd gathers in Kumbh, so take special care of your luggage and companions, apart from this, keep a small first aid box with you so that there is no problem in case of emergency. Also, carry cash with you.