The Maha Kumbh is one of the largest spiritual gatherings in the world. Right now, we are in the middle of the festival which is drawing travellers from across the globe. The Maha Kumbh 2025 is driving an overwhelming surge in travel to Prayagraj, with major impacts on airfares. As devotees and tourists flock to the city for this grand spiritual event, airfares have reached unprecedented levels, which is unbelievable!

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As per various travel platforms, flight prices from cities like Bhopal, Mumbai, and Bengaluru are experiencing next-level hikes, with airfares from Bhopal to Prayagraj reaching to an unbelievable 498%, can you believe? One-way fares, which were earlier INR 2,977 have touched INR 17,796 when booked 30 days in advance during the festival period from January 13 to February 26, 2025.

Other cities, such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, are also experiencing major fare hikes—21%, 13%, and 89%, respectively. For example, a one-way ticket from Mumbai to Prayagraj has reached INR 27,000 on high-demand dates like January 27.


Air connectivity to Prayagraj has improved amazingly since the last Maha Kumbh 12 years ago, with over 20 direct and one-stop flights now available from multiple destinations. This has contributed to a 162% rise in flight bookings to the city for the event.

With airfare prices soaring, many travelers are opting for more affordable travel options, including trains. The demand for train bookings to Prayagraj has also risen sharply as people seek alternative transportation during this peak time.

The spiritual significance of the event, especially due to rare planetary alignments, has led to a surge in travel interest, making the Maha Kumbh a key cultural and spiritual event, attracting both devotees and tourists alike.

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The Maha Kumbh 2025 is of immense spiritual importance and is attracting millions of devotees to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh for a once-in-12-years event! This year, its importance has increased by rare planetary alignments, occurring once every 144 years, believed to add to the festival's power and blessings.

Devotees gather to take a holy dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, seeking purification and salvation. The event is not only a grand spiritual gathering but also a cultural spectacle!