Basant panchami Special Tour Package

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Prayagraj, India

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Package Name:
Basant panchami Special Tour Package

Duration:
6 Night 7 Days

Destination covered
Delhi – Praygaraj – Varanasi

Overview

Kumbh Mela is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, held periodically in India. It is a mass Hindu pilgrimage where devotees gather to bathe in a sacred river, which is believed to cleanse them of sins and facilitate salvation. The event alternates among four locations: Prayagraj (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik, each hosting the event every twelve years. The Kumbh Mela is recognized for its cultural, social, and economic significance, attracting millions of pilgrims and visitors from across the globe.

Inclusion

Hotel accommodation Double/Triple as per package same or similar hotels
Breakfast + Dinner
Transfers and sightseeing as prepackage car
All toll tax, parking, fuel and driver allowances
All applicable hotel and transport taxes
Pick up & drop
All toll tax, parking, fuel and driver allowances
All applicable hotel and transport taxes

Exclusion

Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions’ GST@5% will be extra
Lunch & Snacks does not include in Package
All personal expenses, laundry charges, liquors, mineral water, telephone charges
Medical and travel insurance
Any kind of entry fee
VIP Darshan or special Pooja arrangements

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Itinerary

Day 01/ 31st January’25 Arrival Delhi

Arrival at Delhi airport. You will be greeted by our representative at the airport and transferred to hotel in chauffeur driven vehicle. Check in at the hotel. Depending on your flight arrival time and interest, you may go for city tour of Old Delhi or New Delhi or a combined tour. Overnight stay.

Day 02/ 1st February’25 Delhi – Praygaraj (Allahabad) by Flight

Transfer to New Delhi airport to catch flight for Prayagraj. On arrival, meeting and assistance at the airport and transfer to Luxury Camp. Prayagraj was formerly known as Prayag – which means ‘Place of sacrifice’ in Sanskrit. It is believed to be the spot where Lord Brahma offered his first sacrifice after creating the world. The Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj is a confluence of three rivers, the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati of these three, the river Saraswati is invisible and is said to flow underground and join the other two rivers from below. At the confluence of these two great Indian rivers, where the invisible Saraswati conjoins them. It is here that the greatest event on earth takes place known as Kumbh Mela. The festival is once-in-a-lifetime experience for every visitor who is curious about Hindu religion and philosophy. The crowd and confusion of buyers and sellers, the native groups in every imaginable costume, and many are half or full naked or wildly clad. The whole atmosphere during Kumbh Mela is bursting with sounding bells, chanting of Vedic hymns and mantras, procession of Naga Sadhus and other Akhaaras on camels and elephants in their gold and silver chariots being pulled by devotees, as they display their strength and skills is a pure enchantment for the soul. Later part of day is to experience yourself the spiritual atmosphere of Kumbh Mela.

Day 03/ 2nd February’25 – Prayagraj

Today, you can spend day to live among the Sadhus, who have dedicated their entire lives to meditation and fulfilling spiritual deed. It is indeed a unique experience of life during Kumbh Mela. There are many Ashrams which are set up for this special occasion where the Sadhus along with disciples stay and have discourses about religion and Hindu philosophy. You may also join them and take advantage of their preaching. You may take permission to sit inside if you wish to learn what the Sadhus have to say about Hinduism and spiritualism as these saints have a good knowledge of religion. You may also get an opportunity to even interact with them and take pictures of them with their permission. Although they may not talk much, but, if you have patience and are respectful, you may initiate a dialogue and discuss Hindu philosophy and religion with them. The other activities may be taking a dip in holy Ganges at Sangam. Overnight stay in Camp.

Day 04/ 3rd February’25 – Prayagraj (Basant Panchami – Main Bathing Date)

Today is the one of the most auspicious days for Kumbh Mela. Early morning visit Triveni Ghat (Sangam) to witness the holy pilgrims taking bath on one of the most auspicious days for Shahi Sana known as Basant Panchami. The day of Basant Panchami marks the beginning of the spring season. The festival of spring is celebrated with full vivacity and joy amongst the Hindu people. In Hindi language, the word “Basant/Vasant” means “spring” and “Panchami” means the fifth day. In short, Basant Panchami is celebrated as the fifth day of Spring Season. Vasant Panchami falls on the fifth day of the Indian month, Maagh (January-February). This festival is also known as Saraswati Puja. The whole day is dedicated to indulge in activities in the Fair and after hectic day, return to camp for relax and overnight stay.

Day 05/ 4th February’25 – Prayagraj – Varanasi (120 Km, 3 Hours)

Morning breakfast at the camp site and then visit the fair again. After lunch leave for Varanasi. On arrival at Varanasi, check in at the hotel. Varanasi is most important place of pilgrimage for Hindus and the sight of devout praying standing water deep in Ganges. In the evening visit Dashashwamedh Ghat. Ganga Aarti is performed daily by a group of priests there. It is a great moment that one must not miss. The Aarti in the evening will enchant you with spiritual thoughts and positivity. Overnight stay.

Day 06/ 5th February’25 – Varanasi

Early Morning boat cruise on the river Ganges to visit Bathing Ghats. See Varanasi come alive along the banks of the river and people bathing in the holy water and worshiping the rising sun. Witness the conclusion of life at the riverbank holy cremation grounds. Then city tour of Varanasi visiting various temples. In the afternoon, we shall have excursion to Sarnath, a well-known Buddhist site and a popular tourist destination. The place became famous when the Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment after 2500 years. It is one of the holiest places in Asia. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 07/ 6th February’25 – Departure

Morning at leisure. Then transfer to Varanasi airport to catch flight for onwards destination.