Prayagraj is the triangle’s budget city: the Sangam bath is free, boats are the main variable, and Civil Lines stays start under a thousand rupees. The calculator uses indicative bands — platform displays and guide figures checked 01 October 2026 — with the free-at-the-point-of-use items stated plainly.
Cost structure, labelled
| Item | Indicative range | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sangam bath | ₹0 | Verified — official (district) |
| Shared boat | ~₹100–300/person | Unconfirmed — negotiated |
| Private boat | ~₹600–3,000/boat | Unconfirmed — negotiated |
| Stay per night (budget → premium) | ₹900–₹12,400 | Verified — platform displays |
| UPSTDC Mela tent (per night, 2026 rate) | ~₹3,750 | Unconfirmed (2027 unknown) |
| Food per person/day | ₹300–700 | Unconfirmed — travel reports |
| Local transport per day | ₹50–200 | Unconfirmed |
Calculator
Long-distance train/flight costs are excluded and vary by origin city — add them from your own booking. All figures are indicative ranges, not quotes.
Reading the result
- ±30% error bar; Magh Mela snan-day pricing breaks every band — book weeks ahead or go tent-side.
- The free things are the best things here: the bath, the ghats, Khusro Bagh’s gardens.
- Long-distance travel excluded — add from your booking.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Prayagraj trip cost per person?
Roughly ₹1,000–3,500 on the ground for two days (indicative, checked 1 October 2026), excluding travel to Prayagraj.
Is the Sangam snan free?
Yes — only boats (negotiated) cost money.
