Friday, November 22, 2024 IRCTC is creating “Maha Kumbh Gram,” a premium tent city in Prayagraj for the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela. This initiative aims to offer luxurious accommodations alongside enriching cultural experiences, blending modern amenities with the spiritual essence of the event. By celebrating India’s diverse traditions and heritage, the project promises to elevate the pilgrimage, redefining how visitors engage with the sacred Kumbh Mela.
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is preparing to establish a luxurious tent city in Prayagraj for the upcoming Mahakumbh Mela in 2025. According to Sanjay Kumar Jain, Chairman and Managing Director of IRCTC, the “Maha Kumbh Gram” will revolutionize the pilgrimage experience by offering premium accommodations paired with culturally immersive activities. This initiative aims to honor India’s rich spiritual heritage while enhancing the tourism and pilgrimage landscape.
The company, a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, highlighted its extensive expertise in large-scale pilgrimage tourism and nationwide hospitality services. With a proven track record of catering to over 6.5 lakh customers through the Aastha and Bharat Gaurav Trains, it has demonstrated its capability in managing seamless travel experiences across the country’s rail network.
IRCTC announced that the “Maha Kumbh Gram Tent City” in Prayagraj will cater to guests through direct bookings as well as through IR.