The cultural extravaganza, celebrated at four different cities in India over a period of 12 years, draws devotees seeking spirituality and nirvana, bathing at sacred rivers to purify their sins.
Kumbh Mela, the largest peaceful congregation of pilgrims on earth, which is recognised by UNESCO as an ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’, has a history that dates back thousands of years.
The cultural extravaganza, celebrated at four different cities in India over a period of 12 years, draws devotees seeking spirituality and nirvana, bathing at sacred rivers to purify their sins.
The Allahabad Kumbh Mela scheduled for 2019 is believed to be one of the most sacred pilgrimage places for the Hindus, held at the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the Sarasvati.
Hindu holy men sport dreadlocks and smoke from their chillums (pipes)and peform complex asanas. Chiming bells, incense and flower fragrance intersperse with the smoke from the havan kunds (fire places), vedic hymns, mantras, drumbeats, the blare of conchs and the ring of holy bells.
The Ultimate Travelling Camp (TUTC) is set to launch the 'Sangam Nivas' Camp and take travellers into the heart of the Kumbh Mela.
Sangam Nivas aims to provide the quintessential essence of the Kumbh Mela to seekers of spirituality and well-being, while bringing forth the holistic aspects of Indian philosophy and mythology.
Positioned at the highest point of the Kumbh Mela, Sangam Nivas is on a hill overlooking the Sangam and offers the perfect vantage point for guests to soak in the atmosphere and understand the essence of the Kumbh.
The camp is a one hour drive from Allahabad airport, five hours from Lucknow and three hours from Varanasi. The closest railhead is Allahabad junction, which is well connected to Delhi, Howrah and Mumbai.
Guests can choose from 17 luxury tents and 27 super luxury deluxe tents equipped with modern amenities, including unlimited Wi-Fi at the reception tent, 24/7 security, a paramedic on site, 24/7 electricity, library, wellness centre and temple.
Each tent has an ensuite bathroom with access to running hot and cold water.
The camp offers exclusive activities to enhance the Kumbh Mela experience, including an early morning boat cruise to watch devotees by the river banks perform ablution and offering prayers, with hymns and mantras being chanted in unison.
Sangam Nivas will be operational from January 10 to March 6, 2019.
Important Bathing Dates
14 – 15 January Makar Sankranti
21 January Paush Purnima
4 February Mauni Amavasya
10 February Basant Panchami
19 February Maghi Purnima
4 March Maha Shivratri
For enquiries, contact [email protected] or visit www.tutc.com.