Hotels and lodges in the city, mostly in Civil Lines on the district's list.1,2
What to check
- Distance to the Sangam on foot
- How you reach the ghats on a bathing day
- Written dates and cancellation terms
Prayagraj · Magh Mela 2027 · Where to stay
Where to Stay for Magh Mela 2027 in Prayagraj
There are two ways to stay for Magh Mela 2027: in a tent on the mela ground by the Sangam, or in a hotel, lodge or guest house in the city. Most hotels on the district's list are in Civil Lines, about 7 km from the Sangam.
ExpectedChecked on Fri 16 Oct 2026
The mela authority has not yet published its 2027 camp arrangements or any list of approved tent operators. Do not pay for a mela camp until you can check who runs it.
Where to stay at a glance
| Option | What it is | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Kalpvasi and institution camps | Tents on the mela ground, where kalpvasis live for the month and akharas and religious institutions set up camps | Camp and land arrangements for 2027 are not announced |
| Tent cities | Tented cottages near the Sangam. In 2025 the mela authority listed them as run by UP Tourism-approved vendors. | Whether the operator is on an official list for 2027 |
| City hotels and lodges | Mostly in Civil Lines; others on Leader Road and in Johnstonganj, Rambagh, Kydganj and Ashok Nagar | Distance to the Sangam, and how you get there on a bathing day |
| Homestays | Rooms in local homes. The mela authority’s 2025 list had a homestay category. | Who runs it, and whether it is on an official list |
Where the stay areas are
Four areas people stay in for the Magh Mela, with walking times to the Sangam from OpenStreetMap routes.
- ADaraganjAbout 2.4 km, 32 min on foot to Triveni Sangam
The area around Prayagraj Sangam railway station, 2 km north of the Sangam. The 2.4 km OSM foot route uses numbered mela roads that can change each year.
- BCivil LinesAbout 7.1 km, 95 min on foot to Triveni Sangam
The city centre 1 km from Prayagraj Junction and 6 km north-west of the Sangam. Most hotels on the district's list, and one state tourism bungalow, are here.
- CArail and NainiAbout 9.2 km, 123 min on foot to Triveni Sangam
The Yamuna's south bank facing the Sangam, 1.1 km across, with Arail Ghat (OSM). The foot route goes round by the road bridges, 9.2 km.
- JhusiOff this map: about 5 km by road
A town on the Ganga's east bank, 2.6 km from the Sangam. In 2025 a listed tent city gave Jhusi as its location. The foot route uses mela roads.
Rings are 1 and 2 km in a straight line from Triveni Sangam. Walking times are OpenStreetMap routes on an ordinary day; on bathing days roads close and routes change by the official plan.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Some temple locations from Wikidata (CC0).
Camps on the mela ground
Every year the Uttar Pradesh government builds a temporary tent township on the mela ground by the Sangam, with roads, transport, water, electricity, sanitation and police, according to the district. Many pilgrims stay there in tents or simple shelters and spend the whole month of Magh in prayer.
Kalpvasis live in tents near the Sangam for the month of kalpvas. According to tradition it runs from Paush Purnima to Maghi Purnima; by the calendar that is Friday 22 January to Saturday 20 February 2027. Read about kalpvas at the Magh Mela.
Akharas and religious institutions (sansthas) also set up camps. For the 2025 Maha Kumbh, the mela authority listed their camps by sector on its website.
In 2026 the Magh Mela ground covered about 800 hectares in seven sectors, All India Radio reported. The layout for 2027 has not been published.
Photo: Adam Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsTent cities near the Sangam
For the 2025 Maha Kumbh, the mela authority’s website listed tent cities near the Triveni Sangam, from basic tents to luxury cottages, and described the operators as UP Tourism-approved vendors. One tent colony was run by the state tourism corporation.
That list was for the Maha Kumbh only. On 16 October 2026 we found no list of approved tent operators for Magh Mela 2027. Some private websites use “Magh Mela” or “official” in their name; a name is not proof of who runs a site.
Staying in the city
The district’s accommodation list is mostly in Civil Lines, with other hotels on Leader Road and in Johnstonganj, Rambagh, Ashok Nagar and near the High Court. The state tourism department runs two tourist bungalows, one in Civil Lines and one on Yamuna Bank Road in Kydganj. A place on that list is not a check of the business, and we do not name or rate hotels.
Civil Lines is about 7 km from the Sangam. In 2025, vehicles were kept out of a zone around the mela from the day before to the day after each main bathing day, so a city stay can mean a long walk on those days. Ask how you would reach the ghats on a bathing day before you book.
For trains, buses and flights into the city, read how to reach Prayagraj.
Types of places to stay
What each type is, what to check, and who registers it here. No prices and no ratings: check the terms with the place itself.
Rest houses for pilgrims. The district's accommodation page is titled for dharamshalas but lists none.1
What to check
- Which trust or society runs it
- Who may stay, and entry times
- A receipt for anything you pay
Camps of akharas and religious institutions on the mela ground, and ashrams in the city. Some take pilgrims, often only followers.3
What to check
- Whether the public can stay
- The camp's sector and its rules
- Whether families and older people can stay
A room in a local home, or a bed and breakfast, registered with UP Tourism.4,5
What to check
- Its UP Tourism registration
- The host's name and exact address
- How you reach the Sangam from there
Tent cities and cottages near the Sangam. For 2025 the mela authority listed 12, including government-run colonies.6,5
What to check
- Whether the operator is on an official list for 2027
- Its sector and which bank of the river
- Toilets, water and cover from cold
Sources (6)
- District Prayagraj, Government of Uttar Pradesh: Accommodation (Hotel/Resort/Dharamsala), District Prayagraj
- Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation: UP State Tourism Development Corporation: hotel accommodation in Prayagraj
- District Prayagraj, Government of Uttar Pradesh: Culture & Heritage · Prayagraj (Annual Magh Mela)
- Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh: UP Tourism, official website: homestay and B&B registration link
- Prayagraj Mela Authority, Government of Uttar Pradesh: Where to Stay list (Maha Kumbh 2025 official website), state on 20 October 2026
- Prayagraj Mela Authority, Government of Uttar Pradesh: Where to Stay (Maha Kumbh 2025 official website)
The official options
Official directories, state tourism stays and the mela’s own camps, each with its status today.
- Mela authority's where-to-stay listPrayagraj Mela Authority, Government of Uttar PradeshPrecedent: 2025
For the 2025 Maha Kumbh it listed 12 tent cities near the Sangam and a hotel list. No list for Magh Mela 2027 has been published.1,2
- Government-run tent coloniesUP State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC); IRCTCPrecedent: 2025
The 2025 list included the UPSTDC Tent Colony, about 1.1 km from the Sangam, and IRCTC's Mahakumbh Gram. None is announced for Magh Mela 2027.1
- Rahi tourist bungalowsUP State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC)Open
Rahi Ilawart on M.G. Marg in Civil Lines, and Rahi Triveni Darshan on Yamuna Bank Road in Kydganj, listed by the district under the tourism department.3,4
- Homestay and bed and breakfast registrationDepartment of Tourism, Government of Uttar PradeshOpen
Owners register under the Uttar Pradesh Homestay and Bed & Breakfast (B&B) Policy 2025, through the portal linked from UP Tourism's website.5
- Magh Mela 2027 camps and tent citiesPrayagraj Mela Authority, Government of Uttar PradeshNot announced yet
No 2027 camp arrangements, sector map or list of approved tent operators had been published on 20 October 2026.1,6
Sources (6)
- Prayagraj Mela Authority, Government of Uttar Pradesh: Where to Stay list (Maha Kumbh 2025 official website), state on 20 October 2026
- Prayagraj Mela Authority, Government of Uttar Pradesh: Where to Stay (Maha Kumbh 2025 official website)
- District Prayagraj, Government of Uttar Pradesh: Accommodation (Hotel/Resort/Dharamsala), District Prayagraj
- Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation: UP State Tourism Development Corporation: hotel accommodation in Prayagraj
- Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh: UP Tourism, official website: homestay and B&B registration link
- District Prayagraj, Government of Uttar Pradesh: Culture & Heritage · Prayagraj (Annual Magh Mela)
What to check before you book
No checker can prove that a booking is genuine. These questions help you spot the usual problems before you pay.
Use our Kumbh booking check: six questions to ask before you pay.
- Is it on the mela ground, in Jhusi or Arail, or in the city?
- Which sector and which bank of the river is it on?
- Who runs it, and is the operator on an official list for 2027?
- How would you reach the Sangam on a main bathing day if vehicles are stopped?
- If the website says it is official, does its address end in .gov.in or .nic.in?
- Are the dates, what is included and the cancellation terms in writing?
- For a homestay, is it registered with UP Tourism?
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Questions people ask
Is there an official list of camps for Magh Mela 2027?
Not yet. As of 16 October 2026 no list had been published. The 2025 Maha Kumbh list was for that event only.
How far is Civil Lines from the Sangam?
About 7 km, according to the district. At the 2025 Maha Kumbh, vehicles were kept away from the river around the main bathing days, so expect to walk the last part.
Sources
12 sources · checked 20 Oct 2026
- Culture & Heritage: Prayagraj (Annual Magh Mela) · District Prayagraj, Government of Uttar Pradesh ·
- The Beginning of Maha Kumbh 2025: A Grand Spiritual Spectacle · Press Information Bureau / Ministry of Culture, Government of India ·
- Spiritual Congregations: Akharas and Sansthas (Maha Kumbh 2025 official website) · Prayagraj Mela Authority, Government of Uttar Pradesh ·
- Where to Stay (Maha Kumbh 2025 official website) · Prayagraj Mela Authority, Government of Uttar Pradesh ·
- 43-day-long Magh Mela begins in Prayagraj (2026 mela arrangements) · News On AIR (All India Radio News, Prasar Bharati) ·
- Accommodation (Hotel/Resort/Dharamsala) · District Prayagraj, Government of Uttar Pradesh ·
- Places of Interest (Sangam, Allahabad Fort, Patalpuri and Akshaya Vat) · District Prayagraj, Government of Uttar Pradesh ·
- Traffic Plan (Maha Kumbh 2025 official website) · Prayagraj Mela Authority, Government of Uttar Pradesh ·
- I4C alerts public about online booking scams impersonating religious institutions and tourist services · Press Information Bureau, Government of India (Ministry of Home Affairs) ·
- Cyber Crimes Through Fake Sites · Press Information Bureau, Government of India (Ministry of Home Affairs) ·
- Panchang: tithi, sunrise and lunar month · TravNext Tech Private Limited (Tirth.com) ·
- Magh Mela 2027 · Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India (listing credited to Uttar Pradesh Tourism) ·