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IRCTC, the tourism and hospitality arm of Indian Railways, has completed the construction of a luxurious tent city, Mahakumbh Gram, near Triveni Sangam, according to an official statement.

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To ensure world-class facilities for the millions of devotees expected to attend next year’s Maha Kumbh, the Indian Railways is setting up luxury shelters for over one lakh passengers with fares ranging from Rs 18,000 to Rs 20,000 per day, officials said on Tuesday.

The railways will also operate around 3,000 special trains for the mega event, they said.

Held every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh will be organized in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26.

IRCTC, the tourism and hospitality arm of Indian Railways, has completed the construction of a luxurious tent city, Mahakumbh Gram, near Triveni Sangam, according to an official statement.

Located in Sector 25 in Naini, the tent city is located about 3.5 km from the Sangam on the banks of the Ganga. It offers world-class accommodation facilities, including luxury tents and villas, equipped with all modern amenities, the release said.

The rent for these tents will range between Rs 18,000 and Rs 20,000 per day, where guests can benefit from private bathrooms, hot and cold water, fans, bed linen and catering services, among others facilities.

Guests staying in the villas will have access to a private seating area and a TV.

For the safety and comfort of guests, the tent city will provide first aid services and will be under constant surveillance by CCTV cameras.

Online reservations for stays at the tent city are open from January 10 to February 28, the release said.

Bookings can be made easily through the IRCTC website — www.irctctourism.com/mahakumbhgram. Additional information will be available on the IRCTC and Department of Tourism websites, as well as the Maha Kumbh app.

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Uttar Pradesh, India