Kumbh Mela 2021 is the world’s largest religious pilgrimage that attracts millions of devotees from around the world. It is one of the most sacred pilgrimages undertaken by the devotees, who gathered to take the holy bath. Haridwar, being the host of this mega festival, witnesses the footfall of the Kumbh Mela enthusiasts, with great pomp and show.
Visiting Haridwar during this highly popular festival is nothing less than an adventurous trip. Of course, the excitement to watch this huge festival is one aspect, but the challenges and hindrances faced by the enthusiasts, to reach the Haridwar Kumbh Mela is the main point that makes the trip adventurous.
New Delhi is the major and the nearest metro city that offers a quick reach to the city of God, i.e. Haridwar. Distance between New Delhi and the Haridwar is mere 240 kms. However, other metro cities are nestled at a major distance from the venue of the Kumbh Mela 2021. Pilgrims can pick the following mode to reach Haridwar and be a part of the great gathering.
By Air: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport is the nearest airport to Haridwar, located at a distance of 50km. Pilgrims can take up the domestic flights of prominent airlines such as Air India, Indigo, etc. followed with the local cabs and interstate buses support, which will board you from the airport to the Haridwar city.
By Road: Haridwar is easily connected with the major cities of the country with its National and State Highways. Additionally, its local transport services, i.e. interstate bus, cabs, auto rickshaws, etc. provides the immediate support to the pilgrims to reach to their destination.
By Rail: Haridwar is the well connect with Indian Rail to the major cities of the country. Most pilgrims prefer to take rail transport to explore the divinity of the Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2021.
Haridwar being one of the important religious, educational and administrative centers in India offers the convenient connection with all the major cities of India. To explore the magnificence of the Haridwar Kumbh Mela, one can take any mode, from rail, road to air transport.