Ujjain Simhastha 2028: Shipra Ghats to Grow From 9 km to 29 km
A Bigger Ghat Network
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved a 29-kilometre pathway along the Shipra river and the development of ghats for the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh in Ujjain, at an estimated cost of ₹771 crore. The existing nine kilometres of bathing ghats are to be extended to 29 kilometres, with the new ghats expected to be ready by the end of 2026.
Expected Crowds
The state has projected nearly 40 crore devotees over the Simhastha, with around four crore a day expected on peak Amrit Snan days.
Facilities Planned
Plans include tent cities, dharamshalas and guest houses, water purification and waste treatment systems, and round-the-clock sanitation monitoring.
What Next
According to the preparation timeline, 2026 is the infrastructure phase, with official dates expected to be announced between December 2026 and February 2027. Visitors should rely on official Simhastha notices for dates.
Sourced from simhastha.org.in and Indian Masterminds reporting, 2026.
