Kumbh Mela

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Kumbh Mela takes place at four places Prayag (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik after every twelve years subject to the planetary movements. Festival is attended by millions of people on a single day. A ritual bath at a predetermined time and place is the major event of this festival. Other activities include religious discussions, devotional singing, feeding in mass of holy men/women and pilgrims, the poor and religious assemblies where doctrines are debated and standardized Explore the religious capital of India âVaranasi â is one of the oldest inhabited city of the world. Floating in holi river, visiting the different ghats you will witness cremation rites, devotees paying homage to almighty Ganga, taking dips to wash away their sin. Evening participating the Arti â the religious Chantâ to feel the inner solace and peace when pilgrims and local gathered and offers prayer to mother Gange. Excursion to Sarnath where Budha announce his premier sermon to his 5 disciples. further to Alahabad to participate in the Ardha Kumbha Mela and immerse completely in the holy festival. Tour end at Delhi having glimpse on the capital of Sub. continent.

Kumbh Mela is held every six years at Haridwar and Allahabad (Prayag) and the Purna( means Complete) Kumbh mela takes place at four places Prayag(Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik after every twelve years subject to the planetary movements. Festival is attended by millions of people on a single day. A ritual bath at a predetermined time and place is the major event of this festival. Other activities include religious discussions, devotional singing, feeding in mass of holy men/women and pilgrims, the poor and religious assemblies where doctrines are debated and standardized

Itinerary

Reception at airport, you will be transfer to your hotel, night in hotel

Morning transfer to airport, flight to Varanasi, on arrival you will meet the driver who will pick you up and transfers you to your hotel. Check in hotel; take some time to settle down. After lunch, walk toward the Ghats passing by Kashi Vishwanath temple dedicated to the lord Shiva. Evening attend the Arti (worship – Puja), evening join religious ritual or Puja when thousands of local and pilgrims gathered and offer prayer to mother Gange. It’s a treat to watch and one can feel the inner solace and peace after attending the Arti, back to hotel. Varanasi, The oldest city in the world, the city of Nirvana and Ghats where people still have their daily prayers and rituals, Temples and centuries old culture. Rarely does any place influence the life of a religious community in such totality as Varanasi, an ultimate pilgrimage, this eternal city is one of the most important pilgrimage cities of the world.

Morning boat ride along the river Ganges Explore the culture diversity of riverbank by undertaking a boat tour is an enchanting experience. 1/2 hours of boating tour starts from Dashashwamedh Ghat to the Manikaranika cremation Ghats, here one can have occasion to see the cremation ritual (Photography not allowed). Experience the process of prayers, witness daily routine of pilgrims paying homage to the almighty Gange. It is the Ghats of Varanasi, which completes the concept of divinity & pure bliss. Day to visit Durga Temple, Sankat Mochen dedicated to Monkey God. outer glimpse on Benaras Hindu university exploration day, night in hotel. Night in hotel.

Morning drive to Prayag Raj (Allahabad) via Chunar Fort – said to be established by Maharaja Vikramaditya, the king of Ujjain, located in the district of Mirzapur. Puranic name of Chunar said to name was Charanadri as Lord Vishnu had incarnated as Vaman in the dynasty of Great king Bali. Further leave to Prayag Raj d to see the Triveni Sangam-confluence of three rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Prayag Raj also known as Prayag and is an important pilgrimage centre of the Hindus. It is one of the four venues where "Kumbh Mela" take place. Evening time at leisure to enjoy and festival preparation and participate auspicious Arti at an ancient temple. Night in camp / hotel

Wake up early in the morning to join the ceremonies and especially to the grand bath (Royal bath) of the sadhus and their gurus, the mahants, then pilgrims followed by visit Asharams Or Akharas built temporarily for the festive period, meet ascetics (Sadhu) sub. to their wishes to communicate with tourist, certain group of Ascetic does not accept and certain may accept to communicate. Night in camp. During the Kumba mela, there will be different bathing dates from 13 januray to 26 February 2025 and each holy bath has different significant meaning.

At peaceful rhythm Last day to immerse in the spiritual festive ambiance. Take boat ride at Sangam (confluence) to experience the spirit of the Kumbh Mela diferently. Visit different Akharas, choose one among many to listen the spiritual leader. Night in camp.

Leave to Sarnath, here Lord Buddha preached his first sermon more than 2500 years ago. The site is marked by the massive Dhamek Stupa which is believed to date back to 500 AD. The remains of the great Ashoka Pillar still stand before the main shrine. , visit Sarnath museum with some of the finest specimens of Buddhist sculpture. Late afternoon back to hotel. By evening free to stroll o Ghat. Night in hotel.

Transfer to airport, flight to Delhi. Visit Delhi as per time availability. Evening transfer to international airport for your onward flight.

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Flight Delhi- Varanasi-Delhi

Twin or double sharing rooms in hotels

Accommodation in Allahabad ( Prayag Raj) in fix camp with cote or hotel

All meals, (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Lunch Mostly out in local restaurant

English speaking guide

Sunrise boat ride in Ganges at Varanasi

GST 5%

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Any expenses if occur due to unforeseen circumstances such as delay or cancelation of flights, weather condition, political unrest, sickness or any other circumstances beyond our control, refund to unused services. Single room surcharge

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Varanasi, The city of Nirvana
Participating Arti: The religious chant at different Ghats of Gange
Sarnath where Buddha announce his first sermon
Participate Kumbha Mela and witness Royal bath
Interaction with Holi saint Ã¢ÂÂSadhuÃ¢ÂÂ and pilgrims
Delhi the capital of Indian Sub. continent.

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