Maha Kumbh 2025 commenced in Prayagraj earlier this week and more than 45 crore people are expected to attend this 45-day spiritual mela that will go on till February 26. In fact, almost 1.75 crore devotees took a dip on the occasion of Makar Sankranti at the Triveni Sangam. Safe to say, Maha Kumbh Mela has significantly boosted spiritual tourism in Prayagraj!
Massive Surge Noted In Accommodation Searches For Prayagraj
India’s spiritual tourism is soaring, thanks to the Maha Kumbh Mela that returned to Prayagraj after 12 years. According to a report by Agoda, they have noticed a 233% increase in domestic accommodation searches for Prayagraj on their platform between January 13 to February 26, 2025, compared to last year.
OYO Rooms also reported a surge in demand for hotels and accommodation, especially during the dates of Shahi Snan. The Economic Times reported that booking requests for the Maha Kumbh period are twice the available inventory OYO has in Prayagraj. MakeMyTrip reported a 23 times surge in year-on-year searches and travel demand for the city as well.
Airfare Surge During Maha Kumbh 2025
Further reflecting this unprecedented demand, some reports reveal that airfares on routes to Prayagraj have soared up to 5 times due to Maha Kumbh 2025. For example, a Bengaluru to Prayagraj flight costs about ₹11,158 during the Kumbh Mela dates. The flight on the same route ranged around ₹5,919 last year during this time period.
Here are some popular routes that saw a significant increase in airfare during the Maha Kumbh Mela, along with one-way average fares between January 13 and February 26, 2025.
Bengaluru-Prayagraj – ₹11,158 (89% increase)
New Delhi-Prayagraj – ₹5,748 (21% increase)
Mumbai-Prayagraj – ₹6,381 (13%increase)
Ahmedabad-Prayagraj – ₹10,364 (41% increase)
Bhopal-Prayagraj – ₹17,796 (498% increase)
So, are you planning to head to Maha Kumbh Mela soon? Let us know in the comments.
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