HARIDWAR KUMBH WITH GOLDEN TRIANGLE

14th January till 20th April 2027

Day 01.        ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Meet & assistance at the airport and transfer to hotel.
{Check In time 14:00 Hrs.} Overnight at hotel.

Day 02.        DELHI
Breakfast at the Hotel. After breakfast sightseeing of Old Delhi takes you to Jama Masjid, – The largest mosque in India. Drive past Red Fort & Chandni Chowk, once an imperial avenue of Mughal Royalty which today is the busiest commercial area of the city. Rickshaw ride in the bustling bazaars of Chandani Chowk. Also Visit Raj Ghat (memorial to Mahatma Gandhi). Later visit to the 12th century Qutab Minar. Drive past the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the lives of laid down by the Indian soldiers), the president’s residence – formerly the Viceroy’s Palace, parliament House and the Secretariat buildings, – an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th century architecture.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 03.        DELHI – RISHIKESH  BY SURFACE 250 KMS/05 HRS.
Arrival at Haridwar Railway Station OR Dehradun Airport and drive to Rishikesh.
Check in at Ashram / Hotel / Camp.
After lunch and resting for a while take a walk in the holy town of Rishikesh to visit Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula and the famous Ashrams.
Evening witness Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan Ghat
After Aarti return to hotel for overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 04.        RISHIKESH – HARIDWAR BY SURFACE 20 KMS/01 HRS.
In the morning after breakfast, transfer to Haridwar where you will check in at Ashram / Hotel / Camp.

Rest of the day enjoy the Kumbh Mela festivities, visit various Akharas to witness various Sadhus OR Saints. Also visit famous Chandi Devi or Mansa Devi temples of Haridwar (Temple visit subjected to traffic arrangements and advisories by the administration)

Evening witness Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri

Overnight at Ashram / Hotel / Camp.

Day 05.        IN HARIDWAR FOR KUMBH SNAN
On this auspicious day, fulfill your long cherished desire of taking a dip in Holy Ganges on the occasion of Kumbh Mela.
Rest of the day free to enjoy the fesitivities and witness the shades of Kumbh Mela
Overnight at Ashram / Hotel / Camp.

{All Sightseeing by Walk no transport blocked on this day}

Day 06.        HARIDWAR – MATHURA / VRINDAVAN BY SURFACE 350 KMS/06 HRS.
After breakfast, drive from Haridwar to Vrindavan by surface. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. Later, visit Prem Mandir, one of the most beautifully designed and well-maintained modern temples in Vrindavan. The temple is dedicated to Lord Radha Krishna and is renowned for its magnificent architecture, intricate marble carvings, and beautifully landscaped gardens. In the evening, witness the spectacular illumination and colourful light effects of the temple, which beautifully enhance its architectural grandeur.

Vrindavan is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations associated with Lord Krishna and attracts devotees and visitors from all over the world. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07.        VRINDAVAN – AGRA BY SURFACE 250 KMS/04 HRS.
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing in Vrindavan.

Visit Banked Bihari Ji Temple, one of the most revered and popular temples of Vrindavan, dedicated to Lord Krishna in his child-like form as Banke Bihari. The temple is known for its unique devotional atmosphere and attracts thousands of devotees every day. Visitors come here to seek blessings and experience the vibrant spiritual ambience of Vrindavan.

Later, visit ISKCON Temple (Krishna Balaram Mandir), one of the most prominent international Krishna temples in Vrindavan. The temple is known for its beautiful white-marble architecture, peaceful surroundings, devotional activities, and regular chanting of the Hare Krishna Mahamantra. After sightseeing, drive to Agra by surface. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. In the evening, visit Mehtab Bagh, a historic Mughal garden located on the opposite bank of the Yamuna River. The garden offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Taj Mahal, particularly around sunset, when the changing light creates a memorable backdrop for photographs. The garden was originally designed as a riverside pleasure garden and is considered an excellent viewpoint for appreciating the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna. After the visit, return to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Agra.

Day 08.        AGRA
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast 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). Also visit Agra Fort. The fort is really a city 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”.

HENNA PAINTING ON HANDS
India is home to celebrations, weddings festivals, and all of them are quite incomplete if the hands of females are not covered in various floral designs and artistic designs of henna or popularly known in India as mehndi. Henna is prepared from the lea ves of Henna tree and believed to be natural coolant for the body

This old age art form is loved in every household. It is believed to be an important part of a makeup before any special occasion in the family.

On this day you will get a taste of this wonderful art form which is now an integral part of female makeup in India. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09.        AGRA – Fatehpur Sikri – JAIPUR BY SURFACE 260 KMS/05 HRS.
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri is the imperial city of the Mughal dynasty. Famously known as the city of ghosts, it was built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory of South India.

Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel.

Evening visit Lakshmi Narayan temple (Birla Temple) to attend the Aarti ceremony. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10.        JAIPUR – Amber – JAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning: visit of Amber Fort riding on elephant back. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal – a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period. En-route to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal – the Palace of Winds.

HAND BLOCK PRINTING WORKSHOP
Hand-block printing is one of the earliest and simplest forms of textile printing. Some consider it the most artistic; the distressed look can’t be replicated by a machine. The design is first carved out of a wooden block. The printer then covers the block with dye and presses it firmly onto the cloth striking it smartly on the back. The fabric is then turned into a variety of products from travel accessories to everyday home furnishings. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 11.        JAIPUR – DELHI BY SURFACE 250 KMS/05 HRS.

LEAVE DELHI
Breakfast the hotel. After breakfast transfer to Delhi by surface. Upon arrival

Transfer to the Airport to board the flight for onward destination.

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