PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 21 -- As part of preparations for Magh Mela 2026, the Prayagraj Mela Authority has finalised boating arrangements to ensure the safety, affordability and convenience of pilgrims visiting the Sangam for ritual bathing.

According to an official rate list issued on Sunday, the maximum boat fare has been capped at Rs.150 per person. From Balua Ghat, the round-trip fare to the Sangam has been fixed at Rs.150, while pilgrims boarding from Gau Ghat will be charged Rs.120. Fares from Imli Ghat, Minto Park, Mankameshwar and Saraswati Ghat have been set at Rs.115 per person, Rs.90 from Qila Ghat, and Rs.75 from Arail Ghat and Mela Ghat. Boat crossings from Someshwar Ghat, Shankh Beni Ghat and across the Ganga and Yamuna will cost R...