If you’re visiting Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj and wish to avoid the long, cramped crowds, there’s a solution! You can now get helicopter services from Prayagraj Airport which will drop you right at the Triveni Sangam. Yes, you heard it right! The move has been announced by the Uttar Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board in collaboration with Fly Ola. Here are all the details you must know about the new helicopter rides.
Helicopter Services From Prayagraj Airport To Triveni Sangam
About Maha Kumbh 2025
Held once every 144 years, the Maha Kumbh Mela of 2025 is even more special than other Kumbh Melas. This is because this is a once-in-a-lifetime event for many devotees. The Maha Kumbh is being organized at Prayagraj from 13th January 2025 to 26th February 2025.
During this period, devotees, seers, saints, and religious leaders from all over the country and the world will be visiting the holy city to take a dip in the waters at the Triveni Sangam. The Sangam is where the holy rivers of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati converge.
It is believed that during the churning of the cosmic ocean, Amrit (nectar of immortality) emerged from the ocean. While safeguarding it from the demons, Lord Vishnu’s Mohini Avtar accidentally spilled it at four spots in the Indian subcontinent – namely Prayagraj, Ujjain, Nashik, and Haridwar. These places then gained importance in Hinduism as devotees believed that dipping in the waters of these cities would cleanse them of their sins.
Traffic Congestion At Maha Kumbh 2025
Prayagraj, since the beginning of Maha Kumbh 2025, has been facing severe traffic congestion issues. Not just traffic, but there have been many occurrences of stampedes that claimed lives. To ease the flow of traffic, vehicular movement in the city has been banned and only emergency vehicles are allowed.
Recently, the traffic congestion reached its peak when the roads leading up to Prayagraj faced a gridlock traffic stretching about 200 to 300 kilometers. Many passengers were stranded in traffic for almost 24 to 48 hours, and some also claimed it to be the ‘world’s biggest traffic jam’.
Helicopter Services From Prayagraj Airport To Triveni Sangam
The helicopter ride is a way to avoid all the crowd and traffic on land and instead reach the holy Triveni Sangam by air. The services are offered from the Prayagraj Airport to the Sangam as a collaboration between the Uttar Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board and Fly Ola.
Passengers can board the helicopter at the airport and then get down at a helipad near the Boat Club at the Sangam. From this helipad, a boat will ferry them to the Sangam. After they’re done taking a holy dip and completing the rituals, they’ll be taken back to the airport the same way they reached the Sangam. The to and fro journey takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, meaning passengers will be able to live their Maha Kumbh experience in just a single day.
Cost Of The Helicopter Services From Prayagraj Airport To Triveni Sangam
The helicopter services from Prayagraj Airport to Triveni Sangam will cost about INR 35,000 per passenger. This price is inclusive of all facilities and logistical arrangements, such as the helicopter ride, boat transfers, and other charges.
If you aren’t opting for a full package, you can opt for a joyride as well. It will provide you with an aerial view of the Sangam. This ride costs INR 1,200 per passenger.
The helicopter ride is especially helpful for people with disabilities and the elderly, as they won’t have to deal with nerve-wracking traffic jams and stampede-like situations. You can book the helicopter ride on Fly Ola’s official website.
Summing Up
Overall, the helicopter ride might be a costly affair. However, it is convenient option for the elderly and the disabled people. Within 4 to 5 hours, you can wrap up your Maha Kumbh experience and cherish the moments for a lifetime. After all, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many!
FAQs
Which Airport Is Near Triveni Sangam?
The Prayagraj Airport is the closest airport to the Triveni Sangam and is about 18.8 kilometers away from the Sangam.
Can We Bathe In Triveni Sangam?
Yes, you can bathe in Triveni Sangam. But it is advised that you do not pollute the water in any way, including releasing any bodily fluids, soap, or other chemicals.
How Many Rivers Meet In Triveni Sangam?
Three rivers meet at the Triveni Sangam – Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Though Ganga and Yamuna are still visible, the Saraswati dried up long ago due to climatic and tectonic changes.
