Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: IRCTC will, for the first time, erect a tent city in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, starting next month for the Kumbh Mela, a Hindu religious gathering that takes place once every twelve years. Around 400 tents would be erected in the "Mahakumbha Gram," according to Gaurav Jha, the group general manager for the western section of IRCTC.

"The tents offer state-of-the-art comfort, convenience, medical support, round-the-clock security, high-end culinary experiences, and overall hospitality, for which IRCTC is renowned," Jha said.

According to him, 100 of the 400 tents will be premium tents, while 300 will be deluxe tents.

The cost of tents will start at a minimum of Rs 12,000 and will vary depending on the type and amenities.

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"The tents are well connected to the bathing ghats and other places of interest at Prayagraj. A separate dining area with sit-down facilities and top-class catering completes the experience," Jha said.

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is a public sector organisation that serves the state-owned Indian Railways by offering ticketing, catering, and tourism services.

Thirteen Bharat Gaurav trains, including four from the western region—two from Pune and one each from Rajkot and Indore—have been planned by IRCTC for Kumbh Mela connectivity, according to Jha.

According to him, the "Maha Kumbh Punya Kshetra Yatra" trains that are scheduled from Pune will leave on January 15 and February 5 passing through the stations of Lonavala, Karjat, Panvel, Kalyan, Nasik, Manmad, Chalisgaon, Jalgaon, and Bhusaval.

In addition, the IRCTC introduced additional flight and rail tour packages specifically for the Kumbh Mela.