Kumbh Mela is usually held after every 3 months. It is believed that the holy Ganga water turns into nectar during the 42 days of the fair. According to Hindu mythology, a dip into the Ganga during this period cleanses one from sin and brings forth a rebirth. Millions of sacred followers of Hinduism gather for the Shahi snan during the Sangam.

The location of the mela falls within the cities of Nasik, Ujjain, Allahabad and Haridwar. The next auscipiciious bath is scheduled for on 14th April 2010 in Haridwar.

Every Kumbh festival are paked with foreign tourists who have traveled specifically to witness the “World’s most massive act of faith.” Foreign girl tourist clad in Indian kurtis, skirts, chapels and dupattas with a hand woven shoulder sling bag is a usual spot. Foreigners are generally interacts with the infamous Naga sadhus which is one of the most popular attractions of the grand festival.

Their ashrams and tents are filled with smokes of ganga chillum which they glad share with the fair skinned curious looking foreigners. Most of the foreigner tourists belong to the backpackers’ group. The chillum with cannabis is also believed to be the main reason of foreign attractions towards the sadhus.

Mode Of Transportations To Reach Haridwar, Kumbh Mela 2010

Indian Flights : Take a flight to the nearest airport in Dehradun, Jolly Grant Airport  and then travel by road to Haridwar.

Indian Railways: There are different trains that are connected to Haridwar from Allahabad, Amritsar, Chennai, Howrah, Puri, Ujjain and Varanasi.

Indian Roads: The major national highway (45) goes through Haridwar. A nexus of destinations connecting to Haridwar are-

* Delhi-216
* Agra-386
* Ambala-168
* Badrinath-325
* Dehradun-52
* Kedarnath-250
* Saharanpur-81
* Nainital-286

To experience such a grand occasion is a once in a lifetime journey. A fair view of the rich conglomeration of religious human faith brings in an awe-inspiring travel for local as well as the foreign travelers.