Description
Kumbh Mela 2025
Kumbh Mela 2025
A Journey of faith, devotion, and transformation.
Kumbh is an experience to observe, breathe, and absorb the venerable essence of Hindu spirituality. As you walk amidst the vast ocean of human faith, you witness the living philosophy of the world’s oldest religion, Hinduism.
Every Kumbh, millions of Kalpwasis journey to the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers. They live in humble tents, partake in simple meals, and perform daily ritual baths in the sacred waters. Their month-long spiritual retreat embodies unwavering faith, dedication, and a quest for inner peace.
This centuries-old pilgrimage is more than just an event—it’s a transformative journey that touches the heart with bliss and fills the soul with reverence. Roobaroo Walks invites you to be part of this extraordinary celebration of faith and spirituality.
Don’t just witness the Kumbh Mela, immerse yourself in it. With our expert storytellers, deep local connections, and thoughtfully curated experiences, we ensure you don’t just see the Kumbh, you truly live its soul-stirring essence.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This?
Kumbh Mela is the world’s largest gathering of spiritual seekers and cultural enthusiasts, drawing millions from around the globe for centuries. It offers a rare chance to connect with age-old traditions that form the soul of India, where myth and reality seamlessly intertwine in a living history.
The energy and devotion witnessed during the rituals and ceremonies are unparalleled, creating a transformative experience.
This Kumbh is a Purna Kumbh, which occurs only once every 12 years. If you miss this, you won’t get another chance to witness such a grand and profound celebration for another 12 years—making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Important Bathing Dates (tentative)
- Paush Purnima: 13 January ’2025
- Makar Sankranti: 14 January ‘2025
- Mauni Amavasya: 29 January ‘2025
- Basant Panchami: 2 February ‘2025
- Maghi Purnima: 12 February ‘2025
- Mahashivratri: 26 February ‘2025
Tours and Experiences
To help you fully immerse yourself in the spiritual grandeur and cultural richness of the Kumbh mela, we’ve crafted seperate experiences.
Kumbh Experiences: Explore the Essence of Kumbh
Kumbh Mela Heritage Walk
Duration: 90 mins, Early morning/evening
Walk through the sacred grounds, witness rituals, and uncover stories that bring the Kumbh alive.
Price: INR 2,875 + 5% GST per person
Boat Ride on the Ganges
Duration: 90 mins, Early morning/evening
Experience serenity and symbolism as you glide over the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.
Price: INR 5,000 – 11,500 + 5% GST for 1-5 people
Akhada – Ashram Experience
Duration: 90 mins, Early morning/evening
Engage with seers, soak in the spiritual energy, and explore the heart of Kumbh’s monastic orders.
Price: INR 2,875 + 5% GST per person
Inclusions
- Storytellers well-versed with Prayagraj’s heritage, India, and English, who will be Accompanying the travelers during all the experiences.
- Boat Charges (If Applicable).
Exclusions
- Dinner and Lunch.
- Stay.
- If you are doing something of your own which is not part of the experience.
A Journey of faith, devotion, and transformation.
Kumbh is an experience to observe, breathe, and absorb the venerable essence of Hindu spirituality. As you walk amidst the vast ocean of human faith, you witness the living philosophy of the world’s oldest religion, Hinduism.
Every Kumbh, millions of Kalpwasis journey to the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers. They live in humble tents, partake in simple meals, and perform daily ritual baths in the sacred waters. Their month-long spiritual retreat embodies unwavering faith, dedication, and a quest for inner peace.
This centuries-old pilgrimage is more than just an event—it’s a transformative journey that touches the heart with bliss and fills the soul with reverence. Roobaroo Walks invites you to be part of this extraordinary celebration of faith and spirituality.
Don’t just witness the Kumbh Mela, immerse yourself in it. With our expert storytellers, deep local connections, and thoughtfully curated experiences, we ensure you don’t just see the Kumbh, you truly live its soul-stirring essence.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This?
Kumbh Mela is the world’s largest gathering of spiritual seekers and cultural enthusiasts, drawing millions from around the globe for centuries. It offers a rare chance to connect with age-old traditions that form the soul of India, where myth and reality seamlessly intertwine in a living history.
The energy and devotion witnessed during the rituals and ceremonies are unparalleled, creating a transformative experience.
This Kumbh is a Purna Kumbh, which occurs only once every 12 years. If you miss this, you won’t get another chance to witness such a grand and profound celebration for another 12 years—making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Important Bathing Dates (tentative)
- Paush Purnima: 13 January ’2025
- Makar Sankranti: 14 January ‘2025
- Mauni Amavasya: 29 January ‘2025
- Basant Panchami: 2 February ‘2025
- Maghi Purnima: 12 February ‘2025
- Mahashivratri: 26 February ‘2025
Tours and Experiences
To help you fully immerse yourself in the spiritual grandeur and cultural richness of the Kumbh mela and Prayagraj City, we’ve crafted three distinct type of experiences.
- Tour – Budget Experiences
- Tour – Premium Experiences – On Demand
- City Experiences
Budget Experiences: Explore the Essence of Kumbh
Kumbh Mela Heritage Walk
Duration: 90 mins, Early morning/evening
Walk through the sacred grounds, witness rituals, and uncover stories that bring the Kumbh alive.
Price: INR 2,875 + 5% GST per person
Boat Ride on the Ganges
Duration: 90 mins, Early morning/evening
Experience serenity and symbolism as you glide over the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.
Price: INR 5,000 – 11,500 + 5% GST for 1-5 people
Akhada – Ashram Experience
Duration: 90 mins, Early morning/evening
Engage with seers, soak in the spiritual energy, and explore the heart of Kumbh’s monastic orders.
Price: INR 2,875 + 5% GST per person
City Experiences: Discover the Heritage of Prayagraj
Exploring Allahabad: The Colonial Past
Duration: 90 mins, 10:00 AM
Explore Allahabad’s colonial past, visiting iconic landmarks that narrate stories of history and heritage.
Price: INR 6,500 + 5% GST per person
Planter’s Bungalow: Retreat in Nature and History
Duration: 2.5 hours
Experience the serenity and charm of a historical bungalow amidst lush surroundings.
Price: On demand for large groups
Program Highlights
- The Royal Bath (Shahi Snan) is the main event where the holy dip is taken by the Saints of different Akharas (religious groups) in the sacred river before any other Hindu pilgrims. The devotees wake up as early as 3 am to queue up to take their morning bath and wait until the Sadhus take the dip.
- Akharas and the Sadhus.
- Late Night Experience, Evening Aarti and The Langars (sacred offerings)
Inclusions
- Storytellers well-versed with Prayagraj’s heritage, India, and English, who will be Accompanying the travelers during all the experiences.
- Boat Charges (If Applicable).
Exclusions
- Dinner and Lunch.
- Stay.
- If you are doing something of your own which is not part of the experience.
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Reviews
Madgenius
Excellent value and well-designed walking and boat tours by extremely knowledgeable and friendly local guides. Simply a must for a city like Varanasi, which has so many hidden delights. I’m so grateful to’ve done two tours. Moreover, Roobaroo is Indian owned and operated. I’ve already recommended these peeps to my mates and I’ll continue to do so!
Mrigank
We contacted Roobaroo walks for a unique business requirement, as we were going to produce a video in Varanasi and required expert know-how for the on-ground scene. What started as a business arrangement turned into an experience of a lifetime, as the team from Roobaroo walks created the perfect walk for us to help with our requirements. Their knowledge about Varanasi, their innate ability to pre-judge our volatile requirements and arrange for the same, and overall, the personal attention given to each and everyone during the tour was something which we did not anticipate.
We were able to capture some iconic events, which are usually little known to the outside world but par for the course for our guides. I hope I get to meet the team again when I plan my visit to Varanasi with my families, an enthralling place which is ripe with so much history that it demands multiple visits.
Stempyren from New Zealand
During our stay in Varanasi we attended three tours with Roobaroo Walks. These were 1. The Essential Varanasi Walk (northern part of the city) 2. the City of Good Life Walk (southern part of the city) and 3. the Food Walk (street food tour).
We thoroughly enjoyed each tour and would recommend Roobaroo Walks to anyone travelling to Varanasi. The city is incredible, however, it was intentionally designed to feature a complex network of small alleys, which can be really tricky to navigate if you are a traveller. Accordingly, a guided tour is a great way to really make the most of your time in Varanasi and will also give you an enhanced insight into local life.
Anchal and Aayush are fantastic tour guides. They are both extremely kind, well-spoken and fun. They answered all of our questions about life in Varanasi, and India in general, comprehensively and all of our tours went over time because they were so generous with their time! If you are considering booking a tour with this company you definitely should!!!
John from USA
My wife and I were in Varanasi for the first time. On our first outing alone, we were pretty overwhelmed. However, having Aayush with us brought the city to life and showed us a completely different side. We ended up doing the Essential Varnassi and City of Good Life tours – we learned so much on the old city tour that we had to continue with another one the next day! Would strongly recommend to anyone who wants to better understand Varanasi.
Madgenius from Jaipur
Excellent value and well-designed walking and boat tours by extremely knowledgeable and friendly local guides. Simply a must for a city like Varanasi, which has so many hidden delights. I’m so grateful to’ve done two tours. Moreover, Roobaroo is Indian owned and operated. I’ve already recommended these peeps to my mates and I’ll continue to do so!
John from USA
My wife and I were in Varanasi for the first time. On our first outing alone, we were pretty overwhelmed. However, having Aayush with us brought the city to life and showed us a completely different side. We ended up doing the Essential Varnassi and City of Good Life tours – we learned so much on the old city tour that we had to continue with another one the next day! Would strongly recommend to anyone who wants to better understand Varanasi.
Mrigank from Sydney
We contacted Roobaroo walks for a unique business requirement, as we were going to produce a video in Varanasi and required expert know-how for the on-ground scene. What started as a business arrangement turned into an experience of a lifetime, as the team from Roobaroo walks created the perfect walk for us to help with our requirements. Their knowledge about Varanasi, their innate ability to pre-judge our volatile requirements and arrange for the same, and overall, the personal attention given to each and everyone during the tour was something which we did not anticipate.
We were able to capture some iconic events, which are usually little known to the outside world but par for the course for our guides. I hope I get to meet the team again when I plan my visit to Varanasi with my families, an enthralling place which is ripe with so much history that it demands multiple visits.
Stempyren from New Zealand
During our stay in Varanasi we attended three tours with Roobaroo Walks. These were 1. The Essential Varanasi Walk (northern part of the city) 2. the City of Good Life Walk (southern part of the city) and 3. the Food Walk (street food tour).
We thoroughly enjoyed each tour and would recommend Roobaroo Walks to anyone travelling to Varanasi. The city is incredible, however, it was intentionally designed to feature a complex network of small alleys, which can be really tricky to navigate if you are a traveller. Accordingly, a guided tour is a great way to really make the most of your time in Varanasi and will also give you an enhanced insight into local life.
Anchal and Aayush are fantastic tour guides. They are both extremely kind, well-spoken and fun. They answered all of our questions about life in Varanasi, and India in general, comprehensively and all of our tours went over time because they were so generous with their time! If you are considering booking a tour with this company you definitely should!!!
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