Safety & Visitor Guidance

• Check the latest official instructions before you leave, and again on arrival.
• Carry a government photo ID, a phone with a charged power bank, a small amount of cash and any regular medicines.
• Write a contact number on paper and keep it in your pocket in case your phone is lost or discharged.
• Agree on a fixed meeting point with your group before entering crowded areas.
• Avoid carrying valuables and large bags; keep your phone and wallet in a front pocket.
• Wear comfortable footwear and clothing suitable for the weather.

• Follow the routes, barricades and one-way systems set up by the authorities.
• Do not push, run or stop suddenly in a moving crowd.
• If the crowd becomes too dense, move diagonally towards the edge rather than against the flow.
• Keep your arms in front of your chest to protect your breathing space if you are caught in a tight crowd.
• Avoid peak hours on main bathing days if you are travelling with children, elderly people or people with health conditions.
• Never climb on barricades, railings, poles or temporary structures.

• Put a card in each child’s pocket with their name and a guardian’s phone number.
• Take a photo of children each morning so you can show what they are wearing if you are separated.
• Teach children to stay where they are and approach police or officials if they get lost.
• Plan short walking stretches and rest breaks for elderly family members; carry water and light snacks.
• Keep medicines, prescriptions and a list of medical conditions with the person and with a companion.

• Go to the meeting point you agreed on, and keep someone there.
• Approach the nearest police personnel or an official help / lost-and-found centre announced by the authorities.
• Give a clear description: name, age, clothing, last place seen and a recent photo.
• In an emergency, call 112.
• Use only official announcements and centres. Be cautious of unofficial requests for money or personal information.

• For a medical emergency, call 108 (ambulance) or 112.
• Drink water regularly and rest in the shade; watch for signs of heat exhaustion such as dizziness, headache and nausea.
• Carry enough of your regular medicines for the whole trip.
• Verified hospitals and medical camps will be listed in the Essential Services directory once confirmed with the health authorities.

Public emergency numbers and verified local service listings are kept in the Essential Services directory. Nashik Kumbh Suraksha does not operate, monitor or dispatch any emergency service — always contact the authorities directly.

• Expect road closures, diversions and parking restrictions around the main bathing dates. Check official traffic advisories before you travel.
• Book transport and accommodation through official or well-established channels; be cautious of offers that ask for advance payment through personal accounts.
• Keep copies of tickets and bookings offline on your phone.
• Share your travel plan with someone who is not travelling with you.