Haridwar Kumbh 2027: Snan Dates, Amrit Snan & Travel Guide
हरिद्वार कुंभ 2027Ten snan days where the Ganga meets the plains.
The Haridwar Kumbh of 2027 — traditionally the Ardh Kumbh, branded Kumbh Mela-2027 by the Uttarakhand government — runs for four months on the Ganga. Here are all ten snan dates, the three Amrit Snans, the story of the Kumbh, how to reach Haridwar and how to plan a calm snan for your family.
- 14 Jan – 20 Apr Kumbh Mela 2027
- 10 snan days from Makar Sankranti
- 3 Amrit Snans 6 Mar, 8 Mar, 14 Apr 2027
- Har Ki Pauri the main bathing ghat
- Registration none announced yet
When is the Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2027?
The Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2027 runs from 14 January to 20 April 2027, with ten bathing (snan) days announced by the Haridwar mela administration. Three are Amrit Snans, led by the akharas: 6 March (Mahashivratri), 8 March (Phalguna Amavasya) and 14 April 2027 (Mesh Sankranti). The main ghat is Har Ki Pauri. No pilgrim registration has been announced yet.
Every few years Haridwar becomes the largest gathering on the Ganga. The 2027 mela is, by the traditional cycle, the Ardh Kumbh (अर्धकुंभ) — the half-way Kumbh held about six years after a full Kumbh. The Uttarakhand government has branded it Kumbh Mela-2027: on 12 October 2026 Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami unveiled its official logo, anthem and website, haridwarkumbh.uk.gov.in. You will see both names; they mean the same mela.
Pilgrims bathe at Har Ki Pauri (Brahma Kund) and the many ghats along the river. Haridwar’s own hill shrines of Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi watch over the town — not to be confused with Mata Mansa Devi in Panchkula. The Kumbh is not the Simhastha Kumbh of Nashik and Trimbakeshwar, which falls in 2027 too but in a different season. See all our guides on the pilgrimage tours page.
The story of the Kumbh
Retold in our own words from the Puranic tradition — told as belief, not history.
- The churning of the oceanLong ago, it is said, the devas and asuras churned the ocean of milk together, and from its depths rose a kumbh — a pot — filled with amrit, the nectar of immortality.
- Drops on four tirthasAs the pot was carried away, drops of amrit are believed to have fallen at four places: Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain and Nashik. The Kumbh moves between them, timed by the positions of Jupiter and the Sun.
- Where the Ganga meets the plainsAt Haridwar the Ganga leaves the Himalaya for the plains. Har Ki Pauri, the ‘steps of Hari’, is believed to hold the footprint of Vishnu.
- The snanOn the snan days pilgrims bathe in the Ganga, believing it washes away sins. On the Amrit Snan days the sadhus of the akharas go to the river first, in procession, before householders bathe.
The Amrit Snan was earlier called the Shahi Snan. In 2017 UNESCO inscribed the Kumbh Mela on its list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Haridwar Kumbh 2027 snan dates
| What | Date | Status / source |
|---|---|---|
| Makar Sankranti snan | 14 Jan 2027 | First bathing day of the mela |
| Mauni Amavasya snan | 6 Feb 2027 | Bathing day |
| Basant Panchami snan | 11 Feb 2027 | Bathing day |
| Magh Purnima snan | 20 Feb 2027 | Bathing day |
| Mahashivratri — Amrit Snan | 6 Mar 2027 | Amrit Snan (akhara processions) |
| Phalguna Amavasya — Amrit Snan | 8 Mar 2027 | Amrit Snan (akhara processions) |
| Nav Samvatsar snan | 7 Apr 2027 | Bathing day |
| Mesh Sankranti (Baisakhi) — Amrit Snan | 14 Apr 2027 | Amrit Snan (akhara processions) |
| Bathing day | 15 Apr 2027 | Bathing day |
| Chaitra Purnima snan | 20 Apr 2027 | Last bathing day of the mela |
| Pilgrim registration | Not announced yet | Check the official website before you travel |
Dates as announced by the Haridwar mela administration on 14 April 2026 (reported by PTI). Some websites still list older ‘Shahi Snan’ dates from 2025 — go by the mela administration’s list. Checked 10 Nov 2026.
How to reach Haridwar for the Kumbh
By rail
Haridwar Junction (HW) is about 3 km from Har Ki Pauri and is linked to Delhi and much of north India. Book early — trains fill up around the snan days.
By air
The nearest airport is Dehradun’s Jolly Grant, roughly 35–40 km from Haridwar by road.
By road
Delhi is about 220 km away. Expect diversions, parking zones and vehicle bans inside the mela area on snan days — follow the mela police plan published before each snan.
Nearby
Rishikesh is about 25 km upstream; Kankhal, with the Daksh Prajapati temple of the Sati legend, is on Haridwar’s southern edge.
A sample 3-day Haridwar Kumbh plan from Delhi
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Day 1Delhi → Haridwar
Drive or take the train (about 220 km). Check in, walk to Har Ki Pauri and watch the evening Ganga Aarti.
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Day 2Snan day
Bathe early at your chosen ghat, then visit the Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi hill shrines (ropeways) and Kankhal.
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Day 3Rishikesh → home
A morning in Rishikesh, about 25 km upstream, then return to Delhi.
Every yatra is planned for your dates, group and pace — Price: Get Quote.
Before you go
- Pick your dayThe three Amrit Snans are the most crowded days. Elders and families with children usually find the other snan days, or a weekday between February and early April, calmer.
- Keep the family togetherFix a meeting point before you enter the ghats, carry ID for everyone, and note the official lost-and-found (khoya-paya) centres.
- Beware of fake sitesEvery Kumbh brings fake ‘tent booking’ and ‘VIP snan pass’ sellers. Book only through the official website or the Uttarakhand government links listed on it.
- Ganga AartiThe aarti at Har Ki Pauri is held at sunrise and around sunset; the time shifts with the season, so confirm locally.
- Char Dham afterwardsThe Char Dham temples are closed in winter and their 2027 opening dates are not announced yet, so a Kumbh trip cannot include them before late April.
- Respect the riverBathe only at marked ghats, hold the chains in the current, and follow the instructions of the mela police and volunteers.
Plan your Haridwar Kumbh snan with Suzu
Tell us your city, your snan date and who is travelling. We plan the car, a stay that suits elders, and a calm route to the ghats — and can add Rishikesh, or plan your Char Dham Yatra for later in 2027.
Questions pilgrims ask
When is the Haridwar Kumbh 2027?
From 14 January to 20 April 2027, as announced by the Haridwar mela administration in April 2026.
What are the Amrit Snan dates of Haridwar Kumbh 2027?
6 March (Mahashivratri), 8 March (Phalguna Amavasya) and 14 April 2027 (Mesh Sankranti). On these days the akharas bathe first, in procession.
How many snan days are there in the Haridwar Kumbh 2027?
Ten: 14 Jan, 6 Feb, 11 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 8 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 15 Apr and 20 Apr 2027. Three of them are Amrit Snans.
Is the 2027 mela a Kumbh or an Ardh Kumbh?
By the traditional cycle it is the Ardh Kumbh, held about six years after a full Kumbh. The Uttarakhand government calls it Kumbh Mela-2027. Both names refer to the same mela.
Do I need to register for the Haridwar Kumbh?
No pilgrim registration has been announced so far. Check the official website, haridwarkumbh.uk.gov.in, before you travel, and ignore sites selling ‘VIP snan passes’.
Where is the main bathing ghat in Haridwar?
Har Ki Pauri (Brahma Kund) is the main ghat; there are many more ghats along the Ganga in Haridwar.
Which day is best for elders and families?
A non-Amrit snan day, or a weekday between February and early April. The three Amrit Snan days are the most crowded.
Can I combine the Kumbh with the Char Dham Yatra?
Not during the mela’s busy months: the Char Dham temples are closed in winter and their 2027 opening dates are not announced yet. Rishikesh and Haridwar’s own shrines combine easily.
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Sources
- Haridwar Kumbh 2027 — official website (Government of Uttarakhand)
- ThePrint (PTI) — Dates announced for bathing festivals during Ardh Kumbh Mela in Haridwar (14 Apr 2026)
- Deccan Herald — Ardh Kumbh Mela: dates, venue and other details
- Free Press Journal — CM Dhami unveils official logo, website and anthem (12 Oct 2026)
- Business Standard (ANI) — Haridwar gears up for Kumbh 2027 (21 Mar 2026)
- UNESCO — Kumbh Mela, Intangible Cultural Heritage
Photo credits
Kedarnath: the temple against the snow wall — Photo: Nehasnaps0306, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kedarnath below the Garhwal peaks — Photo: Shivam Kumar 766, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kainchi Dham in the pine forest — Photo: Lalit.bhandari86, CC BY-SA 4.0
Legends are retold in our own words as traditions. Animations are original artwork by Suzu Travels.
