The World’s Most Spectacular Festival – Kumbh Mela

Take a guided city tour, exploring the old city of Delhi in the morning which includes a tour of Chandani Chowk by cycle rickshaw. In the afternoon visit new Delhi including a guided tour of the impressive Humayun’s Tomb.

Take an internal flight from Delhi to Varanasi. In the early evening you will visit the river Ganges to witness the spectacular Aarti evening prayer ceremony.

Experience the subah worshiping ritual on the Ganges. Take a boat from Assi Ghat to Manikarnika Ghat to watch pilgrims performing morning prayer against the backdrop of the rising sun. Visit Kedar Madir temple and take a walking tour through the old city, along the ghats to see the displays of wrestling. Drive to Allahabad, also known as Prayagraj, a beautiful city situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, where Kumbh Mela is held. Check in to your overnight camp.

Spend two full days and two nights experiencing the Kumbh Mela. Our expert guides will be on hand to interpret the many layers of symbolic ritual, giving you an understanding of why this festival that takes place once every 12 years is the ultimate spiritual quest for millions of Hindus.

Transfer to Varanasi and fly to Kolkata. Take a guided city tour in the afternoon, visiting Park Street and Mother Theresa’s house before ending the day with a boat trip on the Hooghly river. Stay at the wonderful Glenburn Penthouse.

Full day exploring Kolkata with a private guide. Early morning tour of the flower market before visiting Metcalfe Hall, Bomti’s for lunch, Park Street Cemetery and Victoria Memorial.

The tour ends this morning after breakfast at Glenburn Penthouse.