Odisha CM Flags off OSRTC Maha Kumbh Buses to Uttar Pradesh: Details
Key Highlights
-OSRTC Maha Kumbh buses will run from January 13 to February 26, 2025, connecting Odisha to Ayodhya.
-Buses offer sleeper seats, infotainment, charging ports, and advanced safety features.
-Tickets available online, via the OSRTC app, or counters, with helpline support.
Update, January 30: OSRTC has announced that “due to unavoidable circumstances, OSRTC bus services to Ayodhya and Maha Kumbh stand canceled till February 4, 2024.”
In preparation for the Maha Kumbh 2025, the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) has launched OSRTC Maha Kumbh buses to ensure safe and premium travel for Odia pilgrims.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi flagged the buses off on January 12, 2024, at the Lok Seva Bhawan. Initially, four buses will operate on the 2,500+ km route connecting Odisha to Prayagraj and Ayodhya.
“In the initial phase, we have introduced four buses. Should the demand arise, additional buses will be deployed,” stated Majhi.
The initiative aims to promote affordable bus services for Maha Kumbh, while enhancing accessibility for pilgrims traveling from Odisha to Ayodhya.
The OSRTC premium buses will run between January 13 and February 26, 2025, offering world-class facilities and ensuring compliance with international safety standards.
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Key Features of OSRTC Maha Kumbh Buses
The OSRTC will operate state-of-the-art Volvo 9600 buses for Maha Kumbh that promise a premium experience for passengers.
Key features of the OSRTC Maha Kumbh buses include:
Modern Facilities
- Sleeper seats for a comfortable journey.
- Mobile charging ports and infotainment systems for convenience.
Advanced Safety Features
- Fire safety systems, panic buttons, and GPS tracking.
- Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) to enhance safety.
Onboard Refreshments
- Complimentary refreshments for passengers during the journey.
OSRTC Maha Kumbh Bus Routes and Schedule
The OSRTC Maha Kumbh bus routes will connect major cities in Odisha to Ayodhya. Details of the routes are as follows:
| Route Name | Departure Locations in Odisha | Destination | Number of Buses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | Puri | Ayodhya | 2 |
| Route 2 | Sambalpur | Ayodhya | 2 |
| Route 3 | Bhawanipatna | Ayodhya | 2 |
| Route 4 | Berhampur | Ayodhya | 2 |
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How to Book OSRTC Maha Kumbh Buses?
Pilgrims can easily book tickets for the Odisha to Ayodhya buses through various options:
- Online Booking: Visit osrtc.org or use the OSRTC mobile app.
- Ticket Counters: Available at major OSRTC outlets across the state.
OSRTC Maha Kumbh Buses Helpline Numbers
- Toll-Free Helpline: 1800-345-1122
- WhatsApp Support: 78490052205
Pilgrim Support at Varanasi
To ensure the welfare of Odia pilgrims traveling on the OSRTC Maha Kumbh buses, officials from the OSRTC will be deployed both on the buses and at key locations in Varanasi, and Prayagraj.
These officials will assist with any issues and provide necessary support during the pilgrimage, making the journey on the Maha Kumbh 2025 buses smooth and hassle-free.
ବିଶ୍ୱ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ 'ମହାକୁମ୍ଭ ମେଳା ୨୦୨୫’ ର ଭବ୍ୟ ଆୟୋଜନରେ ଯୋଗଦେବା ନିମନ୍ତେ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଳୁମାନଙ୍କ ସୁବିଧା ପାଇଁ ସ୍ୱତନ୍ତ୍ର ବସ୍ ସେବାର ଶୁଭାରମ୍ଭ କଲି।
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) January 12, 2025
ପୁରୀ, ଭବାନୀପାଟଣା, ବ୍ରହ୍ମପୁର ଓ ସମ୍ବଲପୁରରୁ ସିଧାସଳଖ ଅଯୋଧ୍ୟା ପାଇଁ ବସ୍ ଚଳାଚଳ ହେବ। ଯଦ୍ୱାରା ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଳୁମାନେ ସୁବିଧାରେ ଯାତାୟାତ କରିପାରିବେ।#MahaKumbh2025 pic.twitter.com/fg3s06ENy7
