Magh Mela at Prayagraj: Sangam snan dates, tents and travel
Plan the Magh Mela at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj: main bathing dates, tent stays, boat rides, travel, and combining with Varanasi and Ayodhya.
By the Agrima Holidays Team · Updated October 2026 · 2 min read
About the Magh Mela
Every year in the Hindu month of Magh, from January to February, pilgrims gather at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, the meeting of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. Kalpvasis stay the whole month in tents on the riverbank. The Kumbh and Maha Kumbh follow longer cycles, but the Magh Mela runs every year.
Main bathing dates
The main snan days fall on Paush Purnima, Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, Basant Panchami, Maghi Purnima and Maha Shivratri. Mauni Amavasya draws the largest crowds. Dates move with the lunar calendar. We send the confirmed dates each year.
Where to stay
Tent cities on the mela grounds offer simple to deluxe tents with attached bathrooms. Prayagraj city hotels suit families who prefer a building. Book early for the main snan days.
Getting there
- Prayagraj airport has flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and other cities
- Prayagraj Junction has trains from across India
- Varanasi is about 120 km, three hours by road
Tips
- Take a boat to the Sangam point early in the morning
- Carry warm clothes. January mornings are cold and foggy
- Keep valuables to a minimum in the crowds
- Follow police crowd routes on the main days
What it costs
Our Kashi, Prayag and Ayodhya Darshan trip starts from the price on its package page. Mela tent stays are quoted on request for each date.
Tell us your dates and we send a plan within 24 hours on working days.
