Day 01 :
Evening Ganga Arti Ceremony At Dashashwamedh Ghat Mumbai To Varanasi Transfer
Departure : Fly or take a train from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport or Railway Station to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi, or Varanasi Cantt Railway Station.
Arrival in Varanasi : Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the airport or railway station and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Evening Activity : Prepare for an unforgettable experience as you visit the renowned Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Optional: You can choose to view the Ganga Aarti from a boat (available at an additional cost).
Dinner and Overnight Stay : Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Ganga Aarti Timing:
- Winter: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (approx.)
- Summer: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (approx.)
Day 02 :
Discover Varanasi Morning Boat Ride, Sacred Temples & Sarnath Exploration
Early Morning: Experience Subah-e-Banaras with a morning boat ride on the Ganges in Varanasi. Enjoy the mystical and spiritual atmosphere as you witness the sunrise and explore the ghats, including Manikarnika Ghat (the largest cremation ground in the world), Dashashwamedh Ghat, Assi Ghat, and others.
Later: Visit the famous temples of Varanasi, including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman Temple), Manas Mandir, and Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
Day Excursion: Travel to Sarnath, the historic site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon at Deer Park. Discover the significant landmarks of Sarnath, including the Buddha Temples, Dhamekha Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Archaeological Museum.
Evening: Return to your hotel in Varanasi, enjoy dinner, and relax with an overnight stay.
Day 03 :
Varanasi To Prayagraj (150 KM) Maha Kumbh Mela Cultural Activities At Triveni Sangam
After Breakfast: Drive to Kumbh Nagari Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad). Upon arrival, check in to your hotel or Swiss Camp.
Later: Visit the Kumbh Mela Ground at Triveni Sangam . Participate in the Shahi Snan (Bathing Ritual) at the Maha Kumbh Mela, performing ritual ablutions in the holy waters of the Sangam. Spend the day enjoying the cultural activities at the Maha Kumbh Fair Ground.
Evening: Return to your Swiss Camp or hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 04 :
Celebrate Maha Kumbh Fair Shahi Snan, Cultural Activities & Transfer To Prayagraj/Varanasi
Early Morning: Begin the day with the Shahi Snan (Bathing Ritual) at Triveni Sangam. Engage in ritual cleansing and offer puja to honor the rising Sun God.
Daytime: Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural activities at the Maha Kumbh Fair. Witness the Akhara Procession, featuring hundreds of Naga Sadhus making their ceremonial appearance and bathing in the sacred waters of the Sangam. This notable event reflects the Sadhus' ascetic practices and their symbolic representation of life’s impermanence. Seek blessings and spiritual insights from the Akhara Sadhus, who are managed under strict administrative guidelines.
Additionally, participate in various rituals and cultural events, including religious debates on Vedas and scriptures (Shastrarth), devotional music, communal feeding of holy men and the needy, and other religious gatherings.
Later: Choose between being dropped off at Prayagraj Railway Station or driving to Varanasi for a drop-off at Varanasi Airport.