Day 1: Arrive Delhi airport by evening
Day 2: Delhi to Varanasi by flight. Visit city
Day 3: Varanasi. Morning boat ride along the riverDay 4: Varanasi/ Chunar Fort/ Prayag Raj (160 Kms, 4-5h
Day 5: Prayag Raj- Kumbha Mela
Day 6: Prayag Raj. At peaceful rhythm
Day 7: Prayag Raj - Sarnath – Varanasi-160 kms
Day 8: Flight Varanasi –Delhi and departure
Day 1: Arrive Delhi airport by evening
Reception at airport, you will be transfer to your hotel, night in hotel
Day 2: Delhi to Varanasi by flight. Varanasi. Arrival and magical evening temple tour of the city. 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.
Day 3: Varanasi
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.
Day 4: Varanasi/ Chunar Fort/ Prayag Raj (160 Kms, 4-5h)
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
Day 5: Prayag Raj- Kumbha Mela
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.
Day 6: Prayag Raj
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.
Day 7: Prayag Raj - Sarnath – Varanasi-160 kms
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.
Day 8: Varanasi –Delhi
Transfer to airport, flight to Delhi. Visit Delhi as per time availability. Evening transfer to international airport for your onward flight.
Ground transport as per itinerary
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%
International flight, Monument entry fees and camera fee, insurance, beverages, personal exp. Medical evacuation, tipping. Refund for any unused services. Additional service charges other than those mentioned
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
Destination: India Varanasi / Allahabad
Activity : Culture Tour
Season : January to March
Duration : 8 Days in India
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 “Sadhu” and pilgrims
Delhi the capital of Indian Sub. continent.