Kumbh Mela Tour with Heritage of India

Arrival in Delhi

After reaching Delhi Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative who will take you to your hotel comfortably without any hassle. You can check into your hotel room and after freshening up, we will take you around Old Delhi, where you will see Delhi's oldest Mosque, Jama Masjid, which is one of the most popular heritage sites in India. After that, we will take a rickshaw and take you around those narrow and small lanes of Chandni Chowk which is the oldest market in Delhi.

Next, you'll go to see the Red Fort which is made of red sandstone and one of Delhi's sightseeing places or an amazing architecture that shows the Mughal Empire. After that, we will turn towards New Delhi where you will be attracted towards the big buildings of Delhi such as the Parliament Building, India Gate, and the President's House. Following the tour of these iconic sites, you will go to the hotel and rest overnight, and at the end, we will take a flight and depart to Agra.

Delhi - Agra

Upon reaching Agra you will have to check in at the hotel and after taking some short rest we will go to see the Taj Mahal a UNESCO World's Heritage Sites, and a symbol of love. It was built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz.

After seeing this magnificent carving, we will head to the Agra Fort, a popular sightseeing tour that was built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. It is made up of red sandstone, a perfect mixture of Hindu and Islamic architecture. Our next stop is Sikandra, where we can see Akbar's tomb which showcases the harmonious fusion of the numerous styles of architecture. And finally, we will complete our day by visiting the Itmad-ud-Daulah, a white marble mausoleum built by Noor Jahan in memory of her father.

Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.

Agra - Gwalior - Orchha

After a delicious breakfast, you will begin your sightseeing journey towards Gwalior, which is a major city of Madhya Pradesh to visit. Your journey will start from Gwalior Fort, which is situated on the top of a huge rock mountainnear Gwalior. This magnificent structure dominates the entire Gwalior city. The entire fort is well maintained including Man Mandir, Gujari, Jahangir Mahal and water tanks.

Later we headed to the Orchha, which is 120 KM away from Gwalior, which is a hidden city of Madhya Pradesh, this place was established by Rudra Pratap of the Bundela Rajput, in 1501, which is known for the nature enthusiasts and nestled in the verdant greenery and majestic hills.

Overnight stay hotel in Orchha.

Orchha - Khajuraho

After Breakfast, we will visit the Rai Praveen Mahal, which was built by Prince Inderjit Singh in 1618. This palace is known for its picturesque beauty and its walls reflect Rai Praveen's mood. Where we can see small chambers with big windows this makes these chambers well-ventilated. Later, then you'll visit the Laxmi Narayan Temple, one of three famous temples in Orchha which depicts the Goddess Laxmi. This place reflects the amalgam of temple and fort style and also features the post-mutiny paintings.

Next, you'll head to Khajuraho, now you'll check in to your hotel and take some rest. Later in the afternoon, you will visit the Khajuraho western group of temples Chausath Yogini Temple, Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, and other temples which showcase India's heritage.

Later, you'll head to the Jain Temples which are known as the Eastern group of temples of Adinatha Temple and the Parshvanatha Temple, where you will learn the teachings of Jainism customs. You will also see the Lord Vishnu temple which is built in granite.

Overnight stay at hotel in Khjuraho.

Khajuraho - Prayagraj

Serve with the yummy breakfast, we depart for Prayagraj. After departure, we will complete all the formalities and you will stay in a camp where you will get all the formalities. It is believed that Prayagraj is a place where Lord Brahma performed his first Yagya. This place is home to the Triveni Sangam, where the three holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati meet. It is said that the holy river Saraswati flows hidden and these two holy rivers merge with the Saraswati river underground.

In the Kumbh Mela, in the wee hours of morning, devotees courageously face the ice-cold water of the Ganges, dip into it and shout loudly “Bom BomBhole” with joy. This act ends up being auspicious because it is on this day the Kumbh Mela takes place. At that time Prayagraj springs up and is made witnessing the thousands of devotees for the Shahi Bath in Kumbh Mela and these Akhadas will take you to such a place of spirituality where you would have never imagined. Naga Sadhus and his unique and spontaneous things will make your tour mesmerizing.

Overnight stay in Prayagraj

Prayagraj

The next two days will be spent following the unique customs and practices that are associated with the Kumbh Mela, which is one of the greatest of all festivals celebrated in India. The self-same place is also reckoned as the biggest spiritual congregation anywhere in the whole world. This is the confluence of three holy rivers the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Concealed Saraswati, the last one is an invisible River existing in mythology. It is believed the holy waters of these rivers washes your all mortal sins. This belief makes Prayagraj one of four holy sites chosen to host the world's largest religious gathering, this festival.

Your tour will start when the first light of dawn paints the Ganges River where you're not just in Prayagraj, you're in a different dimension where you will encounter the Sadhus who cover their bodies with the ashes of cow dung. One gets to hear such an echo of faith that will make one feel closer to God, the diverse yet unified motives of the devotional songs create such a tapestry of devotion that envelops the Kumbh. The devotees together create an atmosphere of spirituality and their combined voices are at the pinnacle of devotion. Even as the sun traverses in the sky, as it evening falls, this devotion does not wane, it merges with the night. Similarly, the Akharas here also embody the essence of common purpose, each Akhara tells its own story which is adorned with expressions of devotion and cultural heritage. The light of these Akharas shines throughout the night and is a reflection of the divine aura that covers the Kumbh. This is a succinct but poignant half of the eternal story of faith which remains alive in the eyes of millions of devotees.

At the end of this affluent traditional and spiritual day, you will return to your esteemed camping site to spend the night at your luxurious camp.

Prayagraj - Varanasi

After your delicious breakfast and taking memorable things with you on the Kumbh Mela tour you will say bye to the Prayagraj and hello to the Varanasi, which is the home of Ghats and also known as 80 Ghats. You will head towards Varanasi, after your departure in Varanasi you will check in to your hotel and take some rest to see the deep spirituality of this city.

In the evening, you will be taken to the DashashwamedhGhat, where a group of priests perform Ganga aarti. It is a wonderful sight to see the diyas floating in the Ganga River on a leaf. This place sightseeing takes you towards spirituality in a peaceful manner. The sounds of bells and mantras are like a melodious song in your ears.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.

Varanasi

In Varanasi, we will wake up early in the morning and go to the other ghats where you will see devotees taking a dip in the Holy Ganga river, worshiping the sun and some people will be sitting on the banks of the Ghats and offering the prayers. And you will see all these things while you are taking a boat ride, which will make your journey memorable. Varanasi is a place that is considered auspicious to die as it is said that Varanasi provides liberation from the cycle of life and death.

In the afternoon, we will take you to the Somnath which is a Buddhist pilgrimage site. It is believed that Buddha gave his sermons at this place, so this place became the heritage site of India. After seeing these Buddhist monasteries, you will go back to your hotel and take a rest for your next spiritual journey in Varanasi.

Varanasi - Kolkata by Flight

After roaming around more spiritual places in Varanasi, now we will go on our next journey to Kolkata, a city of Joy. You will arrive at the Kolkata airport and meet our representative who will take you to your hotel comfortably without any hassle. Kolkata which was known as Calcutta in the British Raj was the capital of British India from 1772 to 1911. And now this city is the last destination of your tour with the heritage of India.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Kolkata.

Kolkata

In the early morning, we are all set to go for a city tour, but before that, you will have to eat your tempting breakfast and start your journey towards the Howrah Bridge Which is an iconic landmark of Kolkata that shows the amazing construction over the Hoogly Bridge. This bridge was built in 1939 and made without any nuts and bolts, hence this place represents a historical heritage of India.

Next, we will visit Belur Math, the Ramkrishna mission's headquarters, which is spread over to the west bank of the Hooghly River. It was founded in 1900 founded by Swami Vivekanand. Then we will head towards the Dakkshineshwar Kali temple which is dedicated to the Goddess Kali who is one of the 9 forms of devi. /p>

After visiting Kali Mata temple, we will head towards the Victoria Memorial, which is built in the memory of Queen Victoria to celebrate 25 years of rule over India. This Memorial is a copy of Victoria Memorial which is located in London. This place lights up at night and the sounds and lights show make this place even more worth seeing. Next and last place of your tour with the heritage of India is the Missionaries of Charity's Mother House which was founded in 1950 by Mother Teressa. This shelter was famous for the group which is around 4500 in number and they have dedicated themselves to this shelter and they serve the people selflessly every day.

After you will go to your and take rest overnight

Departure

On 12th day of this tour, will have to say bye to this place and your journey with us also ends here. Our driver will be waiting outside your hotel and he will depart to the Kolkata airport where you can go to your hometown on your booked flight.

This marks the end of the tour with us.