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Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj is hosting the grand Maha Kumbh Mela. Photo Courtesy: UP Press Department

Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj train and flight bookings surge by 2.6X, says OTA ixigo

| @indiablooms | Jan 15, 2025, at 02:03 pm

Online travel agency ixigo said it witnessed a 2.6x surge in flight and train bookings to Prayagraj and nearby areas for the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela that is attracting pilgrims from India and abroad.

The company said it has introduced a dedicated microsite to help devotees, pilgrims, and travellers plan for Maha Kumbh 2025.

The mega Hindu festival is taking place in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26, 2025.

"Flight bookings to Prayagraj have skyrocketed by 162% year-on-year, while Varanasi and Lucknow airports have seen growth of 127% and 42%, respectively," the travel agency said.

"Train bookings have surged by 187% YoY, with solo travellers accounting for  57% of the total bookings, out of which 39% are women," it said.

ixigo said bus bookings have also seen a significant rise, with maximum traction seen from Delhi (27%), Nagpur (18%), and Jaipur (15%).

Speaking on this, Aloke Bajpai, Group CEO & Rajnish Kumar, Group Co-CEO, ixigo said, "Our Maha Kumbh 2025 micro-site is designed to empower millions of devotees and travellers with the essential tools and information to make their journey to the world’s largest spiritual gathering as smooth as possible."

"With an unprecedented surge in travel to Prayagraj, leading to significant growth in flight, train, and bus bookings, our platform offers a one-stop guide to help pilgrims plan every aspect of their journey. From travel logistics to rituals and activities, our goal is to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience for travellers from every corner of the world," he said.

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