“KUMBH MELA WITH GOLDEN TRIANGLE & VARANASI”
(Delhi – Varanasi – Prayagraj– Lucknow – Agra – Jaipur – 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 – VARANASI BY VANDE BHARAT TRAIN 22436-0600/1400 HRS
In time transfer to the Railway Station to board the train for Varanasi. Assistance Upon arrival and transfer to the Hotel. Evening rickshaw ride till the river front to witness Aarti ceremony at River Ganges. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 04 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 05 VARANASI– PRAYAGRAJ BY SURFACE 121 KMS / 03 HRS
Breakfast At The Hotel. Later Leave For Prayagraj By Surface
Assistance Upon Arrival & Transfer To Luxury Camp, Later Visit Kumbh Mela Festival Area. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight At The Camp.
Day 06 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 07 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 08 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 09 PRAYAGRAJ – LUCKNOW BY SURFACE (330 KMS / 05 HRS.)
Breakfast At The Hotel. Later Leave For Lucknow By Surface Upon Arrival Check In At Hotel.Later Visit Bara Immambara This Magnificent Monument Recalls The Glorious Past Of The Nawabs And Stands Out For Its Austerity In Style, Proportion And Symmetry Along With Daring Techniques In Architecture. Also Visit Chota Immambara This Structure Houses The Tombs Of Muhammad Ali Shah, Its Builder, And Of His Mother. Built Between 1837 And 1842, It Is Also Called The Chhota Imambara. It Is Approached Through A Fine Garden. The Imambara Has A White Dome And Numerous Turrets And Minarets.The Walls Of The Mausoleum Are Decorated With Verses In Arabic. Chandeliers,Gilded Mirrors, Colorful Stucco, The King’s Throne And Ornate Tazia Or Replicasof The Tombs At Karbala Adorn The Interior.
Day 10 LUCKNOW – AGRA BYSURFACE (300 KMS / 05 HRS.)
Breakfast At The Hotel.Later Leave For Agra By Surface. Upon Arrival Check In At Hotel.Later Agra Fort. The Fort Is Really Acity Within A City, Which Embraces The Moti Masjid, The Diwan-I-Am Or The Hall Of Public Audiences, The Diwan-I-Khas Or The Hall Of Private Audiences, The Octagonal Tower, Jahangir’s Palace And Many More Monuments”. Overnight At The Hotel.
Day 11 AGRA – FATEHPUR SIKRI – JAIPUR BY SURFACE 240 KMS/ 05 HRS.
Sunrise Visit Taj Mahal Undoubtedly One Of The Most Romantic Buildings Of The World. Renowned For Its Architectural Magnificence And Aesthetic Beauty, It Counts Among Man’s Proudest Creations To Commemorate His Love (Friday Closed).
Post Breakfast Checkout The Hotel And Drive To Jaipur Enroute Visiting Ghost City Of Fatehpur Sikri. This Was Emperor Akbar`S Capital Designed And Built In Red Stone The City Is Another Architectural Wonder. Continue Driving To Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur And Check In & Overnight At The Hotel.
Day 12 JAIPUR
Morning: Visit Of Amber Fort Riding On Elephant Back. Miniatures Painted On The Walls Depict Hunting And War Scenes, Apart From Festivals. Precious Stones And Mirrors Are Embedded Into The Plaster. En-Route To Amber Fort, You Will Have A Brief Photography Stop At Hawa Mahal – The Palace Of Winds.
After Lunch City Tour Of Jaipur Which Begins With A Visit To The Maharaja’s City Palace. Jantar Mantar,Which Is The Largest Stone And Marble Crafted Observatory In The World. Situated Near The Gate Of The City Palace, The Observatory Has 17 Large Instruments, Many Of Them Still In Working Condition. Overnight At The Hotel
Day 13 JAIPUR – DELHI BY SURFACE 260 KM/ 06 HRS. LEAVE DELHI
Post Breakfast Drive To Delhi.
Upon Arrival Transfer To The International Airport To Board The Flight For Onward Destination
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