New Delhi: Mahakumbh Mela is one of the biggest religious events in India. It is believed that if one takes bath in the Mahakumbh, all sins of the person are washed away and salvation is attained. This year, the Mahakumbh Mela is being organized in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26. Every year lakhs of devotees take bath at the holy confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj. It is estimated that this year, over 40 lakh devotees will attend the Mahakumbh Mela and numerous people will reach Prayagraj through trains. If you are planning to travel from Mumbai to Mahakumbh Mela by train, this information will make your travel easy and convenient.
Details of major trains from Mumbai to Prayagraj
- Mahanagari Express (22177): The train will depart from Mumbai at 00:10 am and will reach Prayagraj on the next day at 22:35 pm. The train will take around 22 hours and 25 minutes to cover the distance. When it comes to Sleeper Class, the fare is Rs 615 while the fare for AC 3-Tier is Rs 1,610. The fare for AC 2-Tier coach of the train is Rs 2,305.
- Lokmanya Tilak Gorakhpur Express (15017): The train will leave from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 6:35 am and will reach Prayagraj on the next day at 7:55 am. The train will take around 25 hours and 20 minutes to cover the distance. The fare for Sleeper Class is Rs 575, the fare for AC 3-Tier is Rs 1,545 and the fare for AC 2-Tier coach of the train is Rs 2,235.
- Kamayani Express (11071): The train will depart from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai at 13:50 pm and will reach Prayagraj on the next day at 15:45 pm. The train will take 25 hours and 55 minutes to cover the distance. The fare for Sleeper Class is Rs 625, while the fare for AC 3-Tier is Rs 1,670. On the other hand, the fare for AC 2-Tier coach of the train is Rs 2,415.
- LTT Dibrugarh Express (15945): The train will depart from Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 8:05 am and will reach Prayagraj at 4:55 pm. The train will take around 20 hours and 50 minutes to cover the distance. The fare for Sleeper Class in the train is Rs 575, while the for AC 3-Tier is Rs 1,545. The fare for AC 2-Tier coach of the train is Rs 2,235.
What will the expense after reaching Prayagraj?
After reaching Prayagraj by train, one can take auto-rickshaw to reach the Mahakumbh Mela and it will take Rs 200 to Rs 300 for 3 to 4 people. One can take bus whose fare is Rs 50 per person and one can also take cab by shelling out Rs 400 to Rs 600. The total expense, including train ticket, local transport, food and other expenses can range from Rs 1,480 to Rs 4,150.
Are you planning a trip from Mumbai to the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj? This article details train options, outlining schedules, fares and journey times. It also provides estimated costs for local transport in Prayagraj and overall trip expenses. Biz News Business News – Personal Finance News, Share Market News, BSE/NSE News, Stock Exchange News Today
