The vlogger of travel based in the United States drew Binsky, known to explore cultural experiences around the world, found himself stuck in traffic for 19 hours, finally missing the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj. Despite travel planning for over a year, he could not reach the sacred event, which will not happen again for 144 years.
Sharing his frustration on Instagram, Binsky described the chaotic scenes he witnessed-road blocks, barricades, bumper trafficking, smog and stamps. “The trip is sometimes zero. Today, I failed to go to Kumbh Mela-the biggest gathering in human history where 400 million people come to dive into the sacred rivers of northern India, “he writing.
A decision to turn around
Binsky revealed that at one point, he had the opportunity to walk 21 km with his bags in cold weather, but chose to stay in the car with his driver instead. “The only way to go to Kumbh Mela was to walk with my bags in cold weather, which I decided not to do. So I slept in the car with my driver, and now we are trying to get out of here, “he added.
For the first time since 2017, when he started making travel videos, Binsky admitted that he had failed to finish a story. “Since 2017, I have been doing more than 1,200 videos, and this is the very first time that I have not managed to shoot the story. And this one hurts Miss Cuz the next time this event will occur in 144 years. »»
Mixed online reactions
The position triggered divided opinions on social networks. Some users sympathized with his struggle, while others questioned his lack of preparation for such a massive event. Some have suggested waiting for a few days and trying again because the Maha Kumbh Mela will continue for weeks.
Before that, Binsky had previously made the headlines in India after criticizing the commercial class of Air India in a viral Instagram post.
