Kumbh Mela, Haridwar

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Kumbh Mela, on the Bank of Ganges in Haridwar. Edit

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Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 4 years, the Ardh (half) Kumbh Mella is celebrated every six years at Haridwar and Prayag, the Purna (complete) Kumbh takes place every twelve years, at four places (Prayag (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik). Kumbha Mela is a massive pilgrimage in which Hindus gather at the Ganges river. It is celebrated at different locations depending on the position of the planet of Brhaspati (Jupiter) and the sun. Kumbha is a Sanskrit word for Pitcher (actually a roundish pot with no handles), sometimes referred to as the Kalasha. It is also a zodiac sign in Indian astrology for Aquarius, the sign under which the festival is celebrated, while Mela means ‘a gathering’ or ‘a meet’, or simply a fair.

Kumbh Mela, Haridwar

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October to March

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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1 – 2 hours.

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Taxi : Haridwar is well connected by a road network and national highways 58. The tourist can reach to Haridwar by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

BUS : Haridwar is well connected by tourist bus services and state owned bus services. All cities in and around Haridwar are connected by state buses. Many deluxe buses are available at a regular interval from Delhi to Haridwar with a fare less than Rs 500 per head. Buses are also available from Jaipur (Rs 300), Jodhpur (Rs 500), Dehradun (Rs 250), Shimla (Rs 1,000) and many other cities located close to it.Bus Enquiry Phone No. in Haridwar – 01334-227037.

Train : Haridwar is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Haridwar has excellent rail network with all important cities of India. Trains to Haridwar run on regular basis. Railway Enquiry Phone No.in Haridwar – (01334) 227369.

Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is a domestic airport located at about just 20 km away from city center. Taxi cabs are available from airport to Haridwar city, which cost about Rs 400. The airport operates daily flights to Delhi. Nearest International airport is Delhi, which is about 200 km away. Delhi airport is well connected to most of the domestic airports and foreign airports. Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun : 0135 241 2052.

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