Haridwar Kumbh Mela Guidelines, Registration, Travel Tips

Important Do's and Don'ts during Kumbh Mela Yatra

Do’s:

• Please visit the official website regarding various information related to the Kumbh Mela.
• Keep Emergency Contact numbers handy at all times.
• Use Bathing Ghats that are authorized by the Mela administration only and that are nearest to place of stay in the Mela area.
• Inform the authorities if any unidentified or suspicious object/activity is found.
• Follow the instructions given by the Mela Administration through PA System or any other modes.
• Cooperate with the Departments involved in organizing the Mela.
• Reach out to the Lost and Found Centres for loss of loved ones and belongings.
• Install Aarogya Setu app in your mobile phone before coming to Haridwar.

Don’ts:

• Don't wear shoes is you want to visit Har Ki Pauri. There is no entry on Har Ki Pauri if you cam wearing shoes
• Don’t pollute the river Ganga by using soaps, detergents or by disposing Pujan Samagri into the holy river.
• Try not to carry too much baggage while travelling and avoid carrying valuables.
• Do not use plastic bags in the city and mela area.
• Do not spit anywhere in Haridwar.
• Kindly do not defecate in the open, search for public toilets (Sulabh Sauchalaya). There are many in Haridwar and many mobile toilets will also be installed.
• Don’t trust strangers offering something to eat in the name of Prasad.
• People above 65 years of age, or senior citizens, pregnant women, children below 10 years of age and those with comorbid conditions like diabetes, hypertension, chronic lung disease and cancer should avoid visiting the Kumbh Mela.