Grand Kumbh Mela Tour Package

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Prayagraj, India

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Package Name:
Grand Kumbh Mela Tour Package

Duration:
11 Night 12 Days

Destination covered
Delhi – Agra – Gwalior – Orchha – Khajurao – Praygaraj – Varanasi – Kolkatta

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/ Arrival Delhi

Arrival at Delhi airport. You will be greeted by our representative at the Airport and transferred to hotel and check in at the hotel (at 1200 hours) and start your exploration of India with a city tour of Old Delhi. Our first stop is Jama Masjid, built in 1650, it is one of the largest mosques in Asia. Enjoy rickshaw ride in the narrow lanes and alleys of the ancient bazaar of Chandni Chowk. Visit the majestic Red Fort, a huge complex built of red sandstone, the capital of Mughal Empire in India for two centuries. This completes the visit to Old Delhi and begins our tour of New Delhi. On your way before returning to hotel we take a tour of the India Gate, Parliament Buildings and President House and finally return to hotel for overnight stay. (This tour is possible only if your flight arrives in the morning).

Day 02/ Delhi – Agra (200 KM – 4 Hours)

Morning drive to Agra which was once the capital of Mughal India and centre of great power and glory. Visit world famous ‘Taj Mahal’, the monument of love immortalized in marble. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his Queen Mumtaj. While the arch-and-dome profile of clean white marble has become iconic, other beauties lie in the Taj Mahal’s painstaking details: inlaid semiprecious stones and carvings and Koranic verse in calligraphy create an enchanting interior space. Then visit Agra Fort which was built by Emperor Akbar. He was undoubtedly the Greatest Mughal Emperor of India. The construction of Agra fort commenced in the 1565 and completed in 1571. Built with red sandstone Agra Fort is a mixture of the Islamic and Hindu styles of architecture. Later visit Sikandra. The tomb of the great Mughal emperor Akbar is a mixture of many architectural styles and completely different from earlier Mughal Buildings. Afternoon visit Itmad-ud-Daullah. It is a tomb built with white marble in the typical Islamic style architecture. It was built by the Mughal Empress Noor Jahan in the memory of her father. Overnight stay.

Day 03/ Agra – Gwalior (120 KM – 3 Hours + Orchha (120 KM – 3 Hours)

Morning breakfast at the hotel and then leave for Gwalior. On arrival visit Gwalior fort. Medieval history has described it as shining pearl in the garland of Indian Forts. Different building styles from ancient to modern are encountered here. Built at a height of 700 metres on a hill and protected by tall ramparts and large towers, it was difficult to conquer. There are six gates that provide entry to the fort. Of all the palaces in the Gwalior Fort, Man Mandir Palace is the most beautiful. It is said that the walls were once covered in white plaster and the towers were glad with shining copper. Towers above the wall are decorated with blue tiles. In the afternoon leave for Orccha. Orchha was founded in the 16th century by Rudra Pratap who was the Bundela Rajput chieftain. This is the land that portrays the splendour of the well-known Bundela dynasty. The place is situated at 16 km from Jhansi. It is surrounded by captivating hills and lush greenery. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 04/ Orchha – Khajuraho (180 KM – 4 Hours)

Morning breakfast at the hotel and then visit Rai Praveen Mahal, which is famous for its enchanting beauty. The palace was constructed by Prince Inderjit Singh. The palace is well adorned with garden. The walls of the central hall depict various moods of Rai Praveen, the paramour of Indrajit Singh. Laxminaryan temple is the most important tourist attraction of the place. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Laxmi. It displays a unique style of architecture as it boasts a mix of fort and temple moulds. It even houses the very post mutiny paintings. Then leave for Khajuraho. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit the famous temples of Khajuraho. Western Group of Temples in Khajuraho constitute some of the most splendid and architecturally marvelous specimen of temple architecture in India. The group includes such magnificent temples like Kandariya Mahadeo Temple, Chaunsat Yogini Temple, Chitragupta Temple, Lakshamana Temple, Matangeswara Temple, and Varaha Temple. Later visit Eastern Group of temples which are quite different from the other temples in Khajuraho. These are primarily dominated by the Jain temples. These include Parsvanath temple, Adinatha temple and the Ghantai temple. There is also a Brahma Temple which is dedicated to Vishnu and is the only temple built in granite here. Overnight stay.

Day 05/ Khajuraho – Prayagraj (280 KM, 8-9 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.

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Day 06-07/ Prayagraj

The next two days are to witness the greatest Indian Festival which is also one of the largest gathering of people for spiritual benefit in the world and attracts millions of devotees from all over. A large number of Sadhus with their disciples make Allahabad their home during Kumbh Mela. To live among the Sadhus, who have dedicated their entire lives in meditation and fulfilling spiritual deeds is indeed a unique experience of life. There are many Ashrams 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 of divine path of Moksha. There may also be an opportunity to even interact with them and take pictures of them with their permission. If you go by the Hindu mythologies, then this is the only time and place in the world where you can unburden your sins and achieve ‘Nirvana’; from the vicious cycle of birth and re birth. Take dips in the holy water of Ganges that is said to wash away all the sins of a person. Light a Diya, attend Yoga sessions and make a wish, they do come true! After full day of hustle and bustle, return to Camp for nice and relax in Luxury Camp Overnight stay.

Day 08/ 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 09/ 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 10/ Varanasi – Kolkata by Flight

Morning is free to explore the holy city of Varanasi. Later transfer to airport to catch flight for Kolkata which is often called ‘fascinating’, ‘overwhelming’, ‘grand’, Calcutta evokes such responses because it has several cities in one. Arrival at Kolkata airport and transfer to hotel. Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta was once glorious Capital during British Raj. The city was once a small fishing village on Hooghly River which is a tributary of Ganges and used to be called as “Ganga” traditionally in Bengal. Kolkata can also be called cultural Capital of India as it has been home to many artists, painters, poets and Mother Teresa. Overnight stay.

Day 11/ Kolkata

Morning breakfast at the hotel start city tour of Kolkatta visiting Howrah Bridge, the Icon of Kolkata was built in 1939 but is was opened for public only in the year 1943. The bridge was constructed with 26500 tons of steel with support of two massive 90 meters high pillars. Next stop is Belur Math, which is headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission, founded in 1900 by Swami Vivekananda, the world acclaimed philosopher and yogi who was disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhansa The place is so calm and peaceful that it gives a relief from hustle and bustle of the city. Later we proceed to Dakshineswar Kali Temple which almost looks like a painting on the canvas. The temple complex has huge courtyards and is surrounded by 12 temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Victoria Memorial, a truly majestic structure made of white marble. It was built in memory of Queen Victoria, as the name suggests, during British Raj. The architecture is a blend of Mughal and European style. The Memorial also houses a museum where many specimens of the past and artefacts are kept. The Missionaries of Charity’s Mother House. It is a place of reverence for anyone searching for his meaningful existence. Mother House was established by the Saint Mother Teresa in 1950 with the purpose of selfless service to mankind. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 12/ Departure

In time transfer to airport to catch flight for onwards destination.