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Haridwar to Get New Ghats Road Upgrades and Riverfront Makeover Ahead of Kumbh 2027

Haridwar begins massive infrastructure upgrade for Kumbh 2027 — new ghats, road projects, sanitation and safety plans to welcome millions of pilgrims.

Shiv Anand

15 Oct 2025 at 02:08 PM

Updated: 28 Feb 2026 • 12:33 PM

Haridwar to Get New Ghats Road Upgrades and Riverfront Makeover Ahead of Kumbh 2027

Haridwar to Add New Ghats, Repair Existing Ones Ahead of Kumbh 2027

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), September 2025 — In a major push to upgrade its riverfront infrastructure, Haridwar is set to receive new bathing ghats, while existing ones will undergo extensive repair work ahead of the Kumbh 2027 pilgrimage, officials confirmed. The move aims to ease crowding, improve safety, and ensure smooth logistics during the massive spiritual gathering.

Permanent Works to Be Completed by October 2026

In a review meeting, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed all relevant departments to expedite the construction and renovation process. All permanent works—including new ghats, road expansions, parking zones, and campsites—must be wrapped up by October 2026, he said. Any delay could jeopardize preparations for the upcoming Kumbh.
He emphasized inter-departmental coordination, saying, “Tasks must be prioritized and executed seamlessly.”

Encroachment Removal & Land Acquisition

To prepare the expanded mela area, the government is rigorously targeting encroachments on government land and roads. Dhami instructed officials to enforce strict action against illegal structures, ensuring unhindered access to ghats, pathways, and camping zones.
He also instructed that the ongoing Haridwar Ganga Corridor project align closely with Kumbh preparations.

Key Projects & Road Infrastructure

One of the high-priority initiatives is the Bahadarabad–Shyampur bypass currently under construction, which Dhami wants fast-tracked for completion well before Kumbh. The project is expected to play a critical role in diverting traffic and improving connectivity for pilgrims.
Additionally, the Kangra Ghat is slated for expansion, and several ghats across Haridwar will be modernized to match the proposed master plan. Each zone—roads, parking, tents, camps—will be clearly laid out in the mela blueprint.

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Pilgrim Facilities, Sanitation & Security

Recognizing the immense scale of the event, the CM demanded robust arrangements for traffic, parking, shuttle services, waste management and crowd control. He called for a zero-waste model: installation of adequate dustbins, recycling units, mobile toilets, and 24/7 cleaning along the ghats and riverbanks.
Special focus was placed on female devotees’ facilities—separate toilets, changing rooms, and proper seating for Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
Security, medical services, and information centers must be fully operational and integrated with route diversions and crowd control protocols. Dhami also mandated that the Chief Secretary review the Kumbh preparations every 15 days to ensure nothing falls behind schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

The government aims to manage massive pilgrim crowds, improve safety, and ensure smoother movement along the Ganga during the Kumbh. New and upgraded ghats will help distribute footfall and reduce congestion.

All permanent works—including ghats, roads, bypass routes, parking zones, and campsites—must be completed by October 2026 to avoid last-minute delays.

He directed departments to accelerate work, maintain perfect coordination, remove encroachments, and ensure every Kumbh-related project is executed on priority and without interruption.

Encroachment on government land and roads can obstruct pilgrim pathways, emergency routes, and ghat access. Removing illegal structures ensures safe, spacious, and well-managed movement zones.

The CM instructed that the Ganga Corridor must align with the Kumbh master plan so that public facilities, ghats, and access routes are seamlessly integrated with the broader redevelopment efforts.

The Bahadarabad–Shyampur bypass, currently under construction, is one of the most critical projects to divert traffic and improve connectivity before the festival.

Kangra Ghat is set for expansion and modernization to align with safety, crowd-capacity, and aesthetic standards outlined in the new Kumbh master plan.

The government will lay out clearly structured zones for vehicle movement, parking, shuttle routes, camping areas, and emergency access. These will be part of a detailed mela blueprint.

Authorities plan a zero-waste model, including dustbins across the riverfront, mobile toilets, recycling units, 24/7 cleaning teams, and dedicated waste-collection and disposal systems.

Separate toilets, dedicated changing rooms, resting areas, and enhanced seating arrangements for Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri will be created with a focus on comfort and security.

Integrated control rooms, route diversions, CCTV monitoring, drone surveillance, and trained crowd-management teams will coordinate to regulate movement across all zones.

Fully equipped medical stations, ambulances, rapid-response units, and emergency relief teams will be placed near ghats, camps, and major entry points to handle any health or safety situation.

Yes. Shuttle routes will be established to connect parking zones with ghats, camps, and major temples to reduce walking distances and manage crowd flow efficiently.

The Chief Minister mandated that the Chief Secretary must conduct fortnightly (every 15 days) reviews to ensure that each department stays on schedule.

The goal is to create a safe, well-organized, and spiritually enriching environment for millions of pilgrims, while strengthening Haridwar’s long-term infrastructure and global reputation.

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