North India Special Kumbh Mela Tour Package

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Prayagraj, India

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Package Name:
North India Special Kumbh Mela Tour Package

Duration:
10 Night 11 Days

Destination covered
Varanasi – Praygaraj -Ayodhya – Lucknow – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi

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 Varanasi

Arrival at Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Varanasi is most important place of pilgrimage for Hindus and the sight of devout praying standing water deep in Ganges. Afternoon, tour of Ganges by boat and experience Aarti ceremony on Ghat there. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02/ 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. Return to hotel for breakfast. Later, city tour of Varanasi visiting various temples. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath. It was here that the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon and set in motion the wheel of law of Buddhist faith. Overnight stay.

Day 03/ Varanasi – Prayagraj

Morning breakfast at the hotel and then leave for Allahabad. On arrival check-in at Luxury Camp. Allahabad 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 Allahabad is a confluence of 3 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. Here the muddy and pale-yellow waters of the Ganges merge with the blue waters of Yamuna. 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. Overnight stay in Camp.

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Day 04-05/ Prayagraj

The next few days, you can spend day to live among the Sadhus, who have dedicated their entire lives in meditation and fulfilling spiritual deeds 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 06/ Prayagraj – Ayodhya – Lucknow (310 KM, 8 Hours)

Morning leave for Lucknow, enroute visit Ayodhya which is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama and the setting of the epic Ramayana. Ayodhya is said to be 9,000 years old and was founded by Manu, the first man in the Vedas, and making code of conduct for Hindus. Upon arrival, visit Ram Janam Bhoomi, the name given to the site which many Hindus believe to be the birthplace of Rama, the 7th avatar of the Hindu deity Vishnu. You may also visit Hanuman Gahri and Kanak Bhawan which are other important Hindu temples. Later, we proceed to Lucknow and check in at hotel for overnight stay.

Day 07/ Lucknow – Agra(335 Km – 5 Hours)

Morning tour of Lucknow which is known for its history, culture and cuisine. The city is home to 'Bara Imambara', a historical edifice with such a marvellous architecture that even modern architects seem to be perplexed by its design. The Imambara was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784 and its designer was Kifayat-ullah who is said to be a relative of the architect of the Taj Mahal. Also visit Jami Masjid. Later we depart for Agra and check in at hotel for overnight stay.

Day 08/ Agra – Jaipur (245 Km – 5 Hours)

Morning city tour of 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. 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, built with red sandstone Agra Fort is a mixture of the Islamic and Hindu styles of architecture. Later leave for Jaipur. Stop en route and visit Fatehpur Sikri, undoubtedly the best preserved Mughal Palace city of all. Built by Great Akbar around 1570, he used the highest quality craftsman to construct the city only to abandon it some fourteen years later when it is said that the water system failed. Proceed to Jaipur and check in at the hotel. Jaipur city was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1727. It is a magnificent planned city built of nose-pink colored stones that is why it is also known as “Pink City”. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 09/ Jaipur

Morning start city tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace and its museums. The Palace interior houses a select collection of various types of Rajasthan Dresses. The museum contains a fascinating armoury of Rajput weapons; swords of all shapes and sizes, with chased handles, some of them inlaid, enamelled, encrusted with jewels and encased in bold and magnificent scabbards. Nearby is the ornate Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) which is five stories high and is decorated with delicate screens carved from stone which allowed royal ladies to view the city and bazaar from there. Also visit Jantar Mantar, magnificent stone observatory built in 1728. This is still equipped with immense brick and mortar instrument including a very accurate 90 feet sundial. Afternoon free to visit Bazaar or relax. Overnight stay.

Day 10/ Jaipur – Delhi (260 Km – 5 Hours)

In the morning, we go for excursion to Amer Fort which is perched on a hill. The architecture of the fort is a unique blend of Rajput and Hindu style. Amer is the former citadel of Kachwahas of Amer who had ruled the city. It is a thrilling climb to the fort as its done sitting on an elephant’s back. The Fort is known for cobblestoned pathways with enormous fortification. There are beautiful buildings inside the fort including Sheesh Mahal (palace of glass), Jai Mandir and Sukh Niwas. Later, we proceed to Delhi and upon arrival check in at hotel for overnight stay.

Day 11/ Departure

Morning transfer to Delhi airport to catch flight for onwards destination.