Authorities in Prayagraj have introduced a detailed traffic and parking plan to ensure the smooth movement of vehicles and devotees attending the Maha Kumbh Mela. This Maha Kumbh 2025 begins Monday and will continue until February 26, with millions of pilgrims expected to visit the Sangam area, particularly on significant bathing dates such as Makar Sankranti (January 14), Mauni Amavasya (January 29), and Basant Panchami (February 3).
Maha Kumbh 2025: Routes, diversions, parking plan
To manage the heavy footfall, separate entry and exit routes have been designated for the Sangam Mela region. Pilgrims will enter the area through Jawaharlal Nehru Marg (Black Road) and exit via Triveni Marg. During major bathing days, access to Akshayavat Darshan will remain closed to prevent overcrowding and ensure safety.
Parking arrangements have been carefully planned for vehicles arriving from different cities. Those coming from Jaunpur will have parking zones at locations like Chini Mill, Purva Surdas, Garapur Road, Samyamai Temple Kachar, and Badra Saunoti Rahimapur Marg. Devotees will then proceed on foot via Old GT Road to reach the Mela grounds.
Similarly, visitors from Varanasi will park at facilities including Mahua Bagh Police Station Jhusi, Saraswati Parking, Jhusi Railway Station, and Nageshwar Temple. From these locations, pilgrims will walk along Chatnagar Road to enter the event area. Vehicles arriving from Mirzapur will be directed to parking spaces at Devrakh Uparhar, Northern/Southern Tent City, Omex City, and Gaziya Parking, with access provided via Arail Bandh Road.
For pilgrims traveling from Rewa, Banda, and Chitrakoot, designated parking includes Navprayagam, Agricultural Institute, Mahewa Purab/Paschim, and Meerkhpur Kachar. These visitors will walk along Old and New Rewa Roads to reach their destination. Meanwhile, those coming from Kanpur and Kausambi will park at locations such as Kali Extension Plot No. 17, Allahabad Degree College Ground, and Dadhikando Ground before accessing the Mela via GT Jawahar Chauraha and Kali Marg.
Parking facilities for devotees arriving from Lucknow and Pratapgarh include Gangeshwar Mahadev Kachar, Nagvasuki, Bakshi Bandh Kachar, Bada Bagda, and IERT Parking. Visitors will continue on foot via Nawas Ki Marg. For those traveling from Ayodhya and Pratapgarh, Shiv Baba Parking has been designated, with access provided through Sangam Lower Marg. (Inputs from ANI).
To facilitate movement within the Sangam area, a clear route has been established for pilgrims. Devotees heading toward the Sangam will follow the GT Jawahar – Kali Road – Kali Ramp – Sangam Upper Route path. Upon exiting, they will take the Akshayvat Route – Interlocking Return Route – Triveni Marg.