Introduction
Can you Imagine a city with crores of people, remaining in existence only for a few months? You will say, I am joking with you and no such city exists in this world. Ha, Ha, Ha! You may think like this because perhaps you have not visited India during the Kumbh Mela Congregation.
Kumbh Mela is the world’s largest religious congregation that continues for months thus leading to the settlement of a temporary city in India. The city is famously referred to as the ‘Kumbh Mela Tent City’ and appears on the world map as the world’s largest temporary city. Therefore, if you wish to learn more interesting facts about this wonderful city, keep reading the article till the last line, and you will feel like roaming the city around.
What Is Kumbh Mela Tent City?
As the name refers, ‘Kumbh Mela Tent City’ is a temporary settlement of tent houses with all the essential facilities and basic amenities. Thousands of tent houses are erected in the 'Kumbh Area' spread over multiple acres of land with facilities like the dining hall, recreational center, yoga center, shopping center, and many more. In the below lines, proper details regarding all the features of Kumbh Mela Tent City in Prayagraj Kumbh 2025 are given for your reference.
Image: A Row Of Tent
Note: However, If you don't know why the Kumbh Mela is organized, read about it in the last published article 'Kumbh Mela Congregation: The World's Largest Religious Congregation, People In Crores Attent Uninvited'. In this article, you will get to learn everything about the Kumbh Mela, its significance, its types, why the congregation is held, and much more.
Features Of Kumbh Mela Tent City In Prayagraj Maha Kumbh 2025
Kumbh Mela Tent City in Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025 will be spread over an area of 4000 hectares of land, housing more than 25000 public accommodations and 2000 Swiss cottage-style tents. Here are the key features of the Tent City in Maha Kumbh 2025:
(a) The tents meet the comfort and luxuriousness of world-class standards and offer five-star hotel-like facilities and services.
(b) You have access to premium facilities like the grand dining hall, recreational center, yoga center, and shopping centers in the tent city.
(c) Tent-Houses are in multiple categories such as Villa, Maharaja, Swiss Cottage, and Dormitory to meet your space requirement, budget, comfort, and class.
(d) The tent cities are available at different prices ranging from an initial price of Rs. 1500 to high up to Rs. 8000.
(e) You can book stays in the Kumbh Mela Tent City from the First of January to the 5th of March 2025 through the official website of Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC).
Why Is It Referred As The Temporary City Of India?
Kumbh Mela is such a large celebration of beliefs and devotion that it attracts not only Indians but people from all around the globe. Therefore, people in large numbers from other countries witness the events too. If we look into the current scenario of Mahakumbh Mela 2025, Prayagraj (A city in India that will hoist Kumbh Mela in 2025) is set to welcome about 43 crore people from 75 countries. Therefore, accommodating such a large number requires a lot of space, work, and city management-like efforts.
Hence, for the smooth functioning of the city, the Uttar Pradesh Government, in India designated the Mahakumbh Area as a new district for four months which will include 67 villages of 4 Tehsils of Prayagraj district and 25 revenue villages from Maha Kumbh district.
The newly formed city will have 3 ADMs, 28 SDMs, 1 Tehsildar, 24 Naib Tehsildars, 56 Police stations, 155 Police Outspot, 1 Cyber Cell Police Station, 1 Female Police station, 3 Water Police Force, and 3 Anti-human Trafficking Units. The city will have every arrangement, that a modern city should have to make you feel safe, secure and independent. Hence, it feels like developing a city from scratch but as the city remains temporary only, it is best regarded as the “temporary city of India” that exists for only a few months.
How To Book Stays In The Kumbh Mela Tent City?
If you wish to make a Kumbh Mela booking for a stay, go to the official website of the state tourism department and book your luxury tent house easily. In addition, the alternate way is to visit the partner company’s website and book a luxurious comfortable tent house for you.
Kumbh Mela Booking 2025?
When looking for your personal space in the Maha Kumbh district, booking your preferred tent house can help you enjoy the Kumbh Mela 2025 to the fullest. The Prayagraj Kumbh Mela will be held between the 13th of January and to 26th of February, and the Kumbh Mela Booking 2025 will start as early as the 1st of January.
So, visit the Kumbh Mela Official Website or the official website of Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) to book your preferred tent house in the Mela area. Here you can explore not only the various tent houses like Swiss Cottage style tent rooms, Dormitory, Villa, or Maharaja but also be able to book one for you.
Alternatively, you can download the Mahakumbh App issued by the Mela Authority from the Play Store and access Kumbh Mela booking at your fingertips. However, I would like to remind you that the Kumbh Mela tent booking price can vary according to the features and facilities embedded in the tent.
When Technology Meets Tradition: The First Ever Google Maps Integration With Maha Kumbh
“Going into the Kumbh Mela means getting lost forever”—this has been the proverb for a long time in the past, but in 2025, there will be no fear of getting lost ever due to Google Maps.
For Google Maps, It is said that the technology helps well for established places and is not effective for temporary events. But the same is not true for the world's biggest Temporary city - Kumbh Mela. Because, for the first time in its history, Google has integrated with Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 and acknowledged its significance.
So, now in Kumbh Mela 2025, even if you are new to the area, you will be able to roam around the full city without fear of getting lost. Google Maps will show you every route and place in the Kumbh Area and you can now discover Akharas, Camps, resting places, Ghats, Medical Tents, Food zones, Police stations, Shopping centers, and much more on yourself.
Conclusion
Kumbh Mela Tent City is a mesmerizing blend of tradition and modernity. The Kumbh Mela is a perfect example to showcase how the brotherhood strengthens under the roof of Hinduism when millions of people from different countries, races, and backgrounds settle in one place for a few months and participate in spiritual activities together.
With its world-class facilities, diverse accommodations, and technological integrations like Google Maps, this temporary city offers a unique and unforgettable experience you will find nowhere on Earth.
So, whether you're looking for spiritual immersion or want to spend some thrilling moments in India, Kumbh Mela promises to be a perfect destination. Pack your bags, book your stay, and get ready to witness the magic of India’s grandest temporary city!
