Frequently Asked Questions

What are the famous places to see in Tribeni?
Some of the famous places in Tribeni are Tribeni Ghat, Tribeni Ashram, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Ramakrishna Math, Belur, Ganges River & Boat Ride, Baba Loknath Temple, Mushalpur Village, Chandannagar, Bandel Church, Akam Khol Ghat.

As a first time visitor, you must be prepared with basic instructions about what to do and what not.

Do's:
  •   Please check on the website for movement plan, accommodation, key event dates etc. and download the mobile app
  •   Travel Light and carry medicines if advised by the doctor
  •   Awareness of the facilities like Hospitals, Food, and Emergency Services etc.
  •   Know emergency contact numbers
  •   Use only the Bathing areas/Ghats that are authorized by the Mela administration
  •   Use toilets and urinals available
  •   Use dustbins for disposal of Waste
  •   Use signage for way finding
  •   Use parking spots for parking of vehicles and follow traffic rules
  •   Inform the Police or Mela Administration if any unidentified or suspicious object is found
  •   Follow the rules, regulations and instructions given through the Public Addressal System or any other mode
  •   Cooperate with the Departments involved in organizing the Mela
  •   Be attentive towards your belongings and Use Lost & Found Centres for the loss of beloved and belongings
  •   While making any travel plans, include enough buffer time
Don'ts:
  •   Avoid carrying valuables, unnecessary food and clothing
  •   Don’t trust strangers, careful at eating at unauthorised places
  •   Don’t attract unnecessary conflicts by provoking peers
  •   Don’t venture into the river beyond permissible limits
  •   Don’t pollute the rivers by using soaps, detergents for cleaning/washing purpose or by throwing Pujan Samagri
  •   Don’t be in crowded places if suffering from a contagious disease
  •   Don’t use plastic bags in the city and mela area during the Maha Kumbh Mela
  •   Don’t defecate in the open
Tribeni, located in Hooghly district of West Bengal, becomes a major pilgrimage destination during the Maha Kumbh Mela. Here’s how you can reach Tribeni easily:
🚆 By Train:

Tribeni Railway Station (TRB) is well-connected by local and express trains. Frequent trains run from Howrah and Sealdah stations in Kolkata. From Howrah, it takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.

🚌 By Road:

Tribeni is around 50 km from Kolkata and is accessible by buses and taxis. You can take a private cab or WBSTC buses from Esplanade or Barrackpore. National Highway 12 (NH-12) connects nearby towns and cities.

✈️ By Air:

The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata), about 60 km from Tribeni. From the airport, you can take a taxi or train to Tribeni.

🚖 Local Travel:

Auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, and cycle rickshaws are available for last-mile travel within Tribeni. During the Kumbh Mela, special transport services may be arranged by local authorities for easier access to ghats and temples.