Duration : 02 Nights / 03 Days |
Destination : Prayagraj
Price : On Request
On arrival at Varanasi, you will be greeted with warm welcome, meet and greet service at the airport/train station. Then you would be transferred to the hotel, where you could check in and take short rest.
Afternoon Sightseeing:
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple: Start your spiritual journey by visiting one of India's most revered temples to Lord Shiva.
Dashashwamedh Ghat: Make a trip to the significant ghat on the banks of Ganges River, and spend some time seeing the Ganga Aarti in the evening.
Manikarnika Ghat: For Hindus, Manikarnika Ghat is the most sacred, as it is a ghat used for cremation.
Assi Ghat: Feel the spiritual gathering, the early morning prayers, and lovely scenery.
Dhamek Stupa: Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath, one of the oldest Buddhist stupa site, where Lord Buddha had his first sermon.
Ramnagar Fort: This ancient fort and museum, on the eastern side of the Ganges River, explains Varanasi's rich royal culture.
Kashi Kalash Foundation: This foundation teaches you traditional art and culture of Varanasi and hence propagates its heritage.
Chaukhandi Stupa: This is another big Buddhist site. The stupa marks the spot where Buddha met his first disciples.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Breakfast and Room Check-out: Breakfast in the hotel and drive to Prayagraj by the end of the day.
Scenic drive from/to Prayagraj: In the process we'd be covering many scenic vistas surrounding
Mid-Morning Arrival at Prayagraj:
Triveni Sangam: Taking a hallowed dip, in the Ganges and Yamuna, collectively it forms the Triveni Sangam. Legend associates it with Saraswati also.
Return to Camp for Breakfast: Have breakfast at the camp after your ritual dip.
Free Time at Mahakumbh Mela:
Walk around the huge Mela grounds and pavilions erected by religious groups, spiritual leaders, and artisans. Take your time to soak in the energy and diversity of the festival.
Visit Akharas and Naga Sadhu Camps; Explore speciality of Akharas; see the monastic sects and enjoy sadhu company, particularly ones like Naga sadhus; they live life exactly like ascetics with quite abundant spiritual discipline.
Dinner at camp will be served.
Overnight Stay: Camp accommodation in Prayagraj.
Break at a camp.
Leave Check out from a Camp immediately after having breakfast, the same day
Drive to Varanasi:
Drive back to Varanasi in the afternoon with some time to reflect on your spiritual experience.
Drop-off: Airport or train station, Varanasi
Combine spiritualism at Varanasi and a very immersive Mahakumbh Mela at Prayagraj. Have an experience in both the revered pilgrimage centers in India.