How To Reach – The Maha Kumbh Mela Haridwar 2021

The Maha Kumbh Mela is slated to begin in the year 2021 in the holy city of Haridwar, and all the preparations are in full swing. People are already scrambling to find the best hotels and the perfect way to travel to Haridwar to witness this magical fair unfold. Here are some of the ways by which you can reach the sacred city of Haridwar:

How To Reach Maha Kumbh Mela In Haridwar

By Air :

The city of Haridwar is quite easy to reach by air. You need to hop onto the flight to Dehradun. Flights to Dehradun ply from most of the major cities like- Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai and many more.

Once you reach the Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun, catch a bus or hire a taxi to reach the sacred town of Haridwar. The city of Haridwar is about 45 km away from the Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun. You will find many private and government bus services at the airport as well.

The average cost for an airline ticket is ₹2,500 – ₹8,500.

By Rail / Train :

Haridwar has a station of its own. Thus, if you do plan on coming by train then Haridwar has a well-established railway network with cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and even Kolkata.

The train journey from Delhi is also beautiful and you will witness the beauty of nature unfold in front of your eyes. Once the train starts moving, you will realize how gradually the skyscrapers have been replaced by lush greenery. There is a direct train from Delhi as well to Haridwar Junction. This journey takes only four and a half hours.

The average cost of a direct train from Delhi is ₹160 – ₹180.

By Road :

If you are someone who loves to travel by road, then reaching Haridwar will be a pleasurable journey for you.

The city of Haridwar is connected to all the major cities with exceptionally well-built roads. Especially the road that connects Haridwar to Delhi will prove to be a really enjoyable drive.

Many government buses ply from Delhi which will directly take you to Haridwar. From AC buses to Sleeper Buses, you will find so many options if you are traveling from Delhi to Haridwar. The government also increases its supply of buses during this time, to cater to the crazy crowd that assembles at the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Buses take about eight hours and the approx cost for a one way journey is ₹550 – ₹800