Gaya Pitru Paksha Mela 2026: Check Tent City, Transport and Helpline Plans

Gaya Pitru Paksha Mela 2026: Bihar plans to receive thousands of pilgrims in Gaya during Pitru Paksha. The Tourism Department is putting plans in place for this season. It will set up a tent city with about 2,500 beds. It will also add e rickshaw service, visitor help counters and a special helpline. The dates for the mela fall between late September and October 10. Different government pages show small changes in the start day. Bihar Tourism shows September 25 to October 10. The Gaya district Pinddaan portal shows September 26 to October 10. 2,500-Bed Tent City in Gaya The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) is moving ahead with arrangements for a temporary tent city capable of accommodating around 2,500 pilgrims. BSTDC's official tender records confirm that an agency is being selected for establishing the Tent City in Gaya for Pitripaksha Mela 2026. The facility is aimed at easing accommodation pressure as thousands of devotees arrive for Pind Daan and ancestral rituals at Gaya. E-Rickshaws, Tourist Centres and Helpline Bihar Tourism is also planning e-rickshaw services to help pilgrims move around Gaya, along with temporary tourist information centres and trained guides. A dedicated helpline is also being developed to provide visitors with information on accommodation, routes, religious sites and other essential services. The official Gaya pilgrimage portal currently lists 9266628168 as a primary helpline and 0631-2222500 as the control-room number. Bihar Startup Funding Update: 74 Startups in Line for ₹3.48 Crore After Fast 31-Day Review Gaya Pitru Paksha Mela 2026 Preparations are not limited to accommodation. The district administration has been working on road and drainage repairs, cleanliness and beautification ahead of the mela. Heritage murals and a 'Paint the City' campaign are also being used to improve the appearance of important ghats and public spaces. Bihar Tourism is also promoting Gaya beyond the mela. Plans include travel packages and an e-Pind Daan facility, while longer-term proposals include major infrastructure development around Vishnupad Temple. The department has additionally launched 'Pitrapaksh Mela 2026 – From an Influencer's Perspective', inviting eligible social-media creators to showcase Gaya's religious and cultural heritage. What Pilgrims Should Know? If you plan to visit Gaya, book your travel and stay as early as you can. Keep the official helpline contact details with you. Also read the local office updates. They often share changes about the roads, how people should move, and where the rituals will be held. Gaya is part of the Chief Minister Homestay Promotion Scheme. The scheme lists key places like Vishnupad Temple, Mahabodhi Temple, Dungeshwari Temple, and Gurpa Hill. People who qualify can get money support up to Rs 11 lakh. For Pitru Paksha Mela 2026, a big rush of pilgrims is likely in Gaya. The new rooms, transport help and information support are meant to keep things smoother for the devotees.