Kumbh Mela with Varanasi

(Delhi – Prayagraj – Varanasi – Delhi)

Day 01 – ARRIVAL IN DELHI
Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 – DELHI
In the morning, visit Old Delhi, including Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat. Enjoy a fascinating rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk to explore its bustling markets and bazaars.
In the afternoon, proceed with the New Delhi tour, visiting Qutub Minar, India Gate, the Government Buildings area, the Presidential Palace, the Parliament, and the Sikh Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 – DELHI – PRAYAGRAJ BY VANDE BHARAT TRAIN (Train No: 22436 | 0600-1210 HRS)
Transfer to the train station to board the train to Prayagraj. Upon arrival, transfer to the camp. Overnight stay at the camp.

Day 04 – PRAYAGRAJ / KUMBH MELA
Begin the day with a sacred bath at Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. After returning to the camp for breakfast, spend the rest of the day exploring the Kumbh Mela at your leisure.

On special bathing days (Shahi Snan), witness the extraordinary gathering of Naga Sadhus as they perform rituals in the sacred river—a unique sight unmatched anywhere else in the world.
Spend the entire day exploring the Kumbh Mela, interacting with Sadhus/Mahatmas, participating in the Ganga Aarti at Sangam, and visiting Akhara camps for an enriching spiritual experience. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the camp. Note that all sightseeing will be done on foot at your own pace.

Day 05 – PRAYAGRAJ
After breakfast, visit nearby temples and attractions in the morning. Return to the camp for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, explore more Akhara camps and immerse yourself in the divine atmosphere. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Day 06 – PRAYAGRAJ
Similar to the previous day, spend the morning visiting temples, return for lunch, and use the afternoon to explore more Akhara camps. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Day 07 – PRAYAGRAJ – VARANASI BY ROAD (121 KMS / 3 HRS)
After breakfast at the camp, enjoy some leisure time in the morning before traveling to Varanasi. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the evening, take a rickshaw ride to the riverbank to witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08 – VARANASI
Start the day early with a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, observing important Hindu rituals such as thread ceremonies, head shaving, and offerings to departed souls. Take a walk through the narrow lanes to witness the vibrant local culture.

Later, enjoy a city tour, including Bharat Mata Temple, Shanta Durga Temple, and Banaras Hindu University. Return to the hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon, visit Sarnath (9 km away), where Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09 – VARANASI – DELHI BY VANDE BHARAT TRAIN (Train No: 22415 | 0734-1405 HRS)
Transfer to the train station to board the train to Delhi. Upon arrival, assistance will be provided for the transfer to the international airport for your onward journey.

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