“KUMBH MELA WITH VARANASI”

(Delhi – Prayagraj– Varanasi– Delhi)

Day 01 ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 DELHI
Post breakfast city tour of Old Delhi including Red Fort (Drive Past), The Jama Masjid, India`s largest mosque, Rajghat – memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk. Afternoon sightseeing of New Delhi to include, Birla Mandir , Gurudwara bangla sahib, Qutab Minar, Drive past India gate and Government buildings. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 DELHI – PRAYAGRAJ BY VANDE BHARAT TRAIN 22436-0600/1210 HRS
In time transfer to the Railway Station to board the train for Prayagraj. Assistance Upon arrival & transfer to Luxury Camp, Later visit Kumbh Mela Festival area. Lunch, Dinner & overnight at the camp.

Day 04 PRAYAGRAJ / KUMBH MELA
Start your day by taking a holy dip in Triveni Sangam (optional), the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and invisible Saraswati. After returning to the camp, you can have breakfast and then spend the rest of the time exploring the Kumbh Mela at your leisure.
On Royal Bathing Days (Shahi Snan). It is a paradise for photographers and spiritually inspired travellers. This is the day on which herds of Naga Shadus can be seen while they go to take dip in the holy river, probably only place in universe where such sight is visible.
Full day to explore the Kumbh, get interaction with Sadhu/Mahatma, participate in Ganga Aarti at Sangam. Visit the Akhara and Naga Sadhus Camp for a unique and spiritual experience. Enjoy a tour to the the world’s largest, temporary tented city of Akharas. An Akhara is a place of practice with facilities for boarding, lodging and training on the path of spiritual enlightenment. The Juna Akhara one of the largest sects in Kumbh Mela. The sadhus are divided into four major categories – Nagas (Sanyasis), Vairagi Dinner will be served at our camp, where you can spend the night. Please note that all sightseeing will be done on foot and at your own pace.

Day 05 PRAYAGRAJ 
Morning after breakfast, visit nearby places & Temples.later back to the camp for lunch & rest. Evening free to visit camp of Akharas, prepare yourself for divine day.
Dinner & Overnight stay at the camp.

Day 06 PRAYAGRAJ 
Morning after breakfast, visit nearby places & Temples.later back to the camp for lunch & rest. Evening free to visit camp of Akharas, prepare yourself for divine day.
Dinner & Overnight stay at the camp.

Day 07 PRAYAGRAJ – VARANASI BY SURFACE (121 KMS / 03 HRS.)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning free for leisure activities. Later transfer to Varanasi by surface. Upon arrival Check-in @ Hotel.
Evening rickshaw ride till the river front to witness Aarti ceremony at River Ganges. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 08 VARANASI
This morning an early start for a dawn boat ride on the Ganges River. Ritual is a very important aspect of Hinduism and there is no better place to observe it than at the Ganges. You will view the thread ceremony, head shaving and food being offered to the departing souls. A walk through narrow twisting lanes will give you a chance to witness the various rituals of the pilgrims and followed by city tour including Bharat Mata Temple, Shanta Durga Temple and Banaras Hindu University.Drive back to hotel for breakfast. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath (9 kms). This is where the Buddha preached his first sermon after getting enlightenment. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 09 VARANASI – DELHI BY VANDE BHARAT TRAIN 22415- 0600/1405HRS
Upon arrival transfer to the Railway Station to board the Train for Delhi.
Assistance upon arrival and transfer to the International Airport to board the flight for onward destination.

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