Kumbh Snan - Why you must visit Allahabad for Snan

One of the most important and common reason to attend the largest holy festival Kumbha Mela is to take dip in the Holy river on auspicious dates. It is said that holy dip in sacred river during Maha Kumbh or Ardh Kumbh takes human out of the circle of life & death (also called as Moksha or salvation). 

Allahabad Kumbh Camps

The Kumbh Camp is a conglomeration of different types of cottages set up by the Kumbh camp India offering comfortable accommodation with great facilities to the guests during the Ardh Kumbh Mela. Kumbh camp india has expertise since last nine years in the field of hospitality in different forms of mobile camping (maharaja/swiss tents), event camping, royal weddings. We will be setting up our Kumbh camp India at nearest & suitable place, while choosing the location we have taken into consideration important factors like Security, Connectivity from Important Roads/kumbh Mela ground & Markets.

Dinning at Allahabad Kumbh Mela

The Allahabad Camp offers vegetarian or 'satvik' dining facilities with various options to choose from such as international (continental, Chinese) and regional cuisines (Gujrati, South India and other Indian cuisines). There is also a 24 hours tea/coffe lounge.

Other facilities at Allahabad Kumbh Mela

Other facilities offered at the Kumbh Camp include guided visits to the shrine, first aid camp, Escorted walks to nearby areas, Daily "Gangas" Bath with escorts, Ayurvedic massage and SPA centre on demand. The camp also organizes escorted tours to various places on demand. Along with excellent accommodation and dining facilities, The Allahabad Kumbh Camp offers a variety of activities to its guests. During their stay at the camp, guests can enjoy an enchanting cultural evening with folk dances, and Bhajan and Kirtan every day. Pre & Post Kumbha Mela, guests can cover the nearby religious spots. The Allahabad Kumbh Camp makes all arrangement for excursions to nearby places, guests just need to do is to choose their preferred recreational activity or nearby destination.

About Ardh Kumbh Mela 2019 Allahabad

The Magh (Kumbh) Mela is one of the greatest annual religious affairs for Hindus. Hindu mythology considers the origin of the Magh Mela to be the beginning of the Universe. An important occasion, the Magh (Kumbh) Mela is held every year on the banks of Triveni Sangam (the confluence of the three great rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati) in Prayag near Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.

Every year, the Magh Mela commences on the day of Makkar Sankranti in January, which is the first important bathing day according to the religious Hindu calendar. It begins with multitudes of pilgrims taking a holy dip at the Sangam on auspicious dates. A large number of people arrive here annually and stay in makeshift houses or tents at the Sangam, spending the entire month of Magh in prayers. This period is known as "Kalpvas". Those who religiously observe the "Kalpvas" are known as "Kalpvasis".

Places to visit near Allahabad

Allahabad Fourt: Allahabad Fort was built by Emperor Ashoka but repaired by Emperor Akbar in 1583. The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near the confluence with the river Ganges. One can achieve the best view from the river side. It is the largest fort built by Akbar. In its prime, the fort was unrivaled for its design, construction and craftsmanship. Saraswathi Koop, which is believed to be the origin of the invisible river Saraswati, is also inside the fort. This huge fort has three galleries flanked by high towers.

Allahabad Planetarium: The planetarium was built in 1979 and is situated beside Anand Bhavan the former residence of the Nehru-Gandhi family. There are five shows on any day. Each show is a celestial journey. Each show features interesting and intriguing aspects related to space and astronomy.

Anand Bhawan: Anand Bhavan is, in fact, a large mansion established by prominent Indian political leader Motilal Nehru in the nineteenth century. It served as the ancestral home of the Nehru–Gandhi family(late prime ministers of India, Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi were born there). It was constructed by Indian political leader Motilal Nehru in the 1930s to serve as the new residence of the Nehru family when the original mansion Swaraj Bhavan was transformed into the local headquarters of the Indian National Congress.

Khusro Bagh: It is a large walled mughal garden surrounding the mausoleums of Khusrau Mirza (died 1622), eldest son of emperor Jahangir, Shah Begum, Khusrau's mother (died 1604), a Rajput princess and Jahangir's first wife, and that of Princess Sultan Nithar Begam (died c.1624), Khusrau's sister. It presents an exquisite example of Mughal architecture

New Yamuna Bridge: It is the "confluence" of two physical rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and the invisible or mythic Saraswati. It is a place of religious importance and the site for historic Kumbh Mela held every 12 years.

Hanuman Temple: Hanuman Mandir, Allahabad is a unique temple situated near the Allahabad Fort. Hanuman Temple, Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh in India is famous for being the only temple where Lord Hanuman is seen in a recline posture. An interesting fact about this Hanuman Temple in Allahabad is that the temple gets submerged when the water level of the Ganges rises up. The mythical story regarding the Hanuman Temple in Allahabad says that the water of the river Ganges rises to touch the feet of the Lord Hanuman’s idol.

Saraswati Ghat: Saraswati Ghat is on the bank of river Yamuna, Allahabad. Two famous Shiva temples, Mankameshwar Temple and Patalpuri Temple are located near to this Ghat.