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Arrival at Delhi airport. You will be greeted by our representative at the Airport and transferred to hotel in chauffeur driven vehicle. Check in at the hotel. Depending on your flight arrival time and your interest, you may go for city tour of Old Delhi or New Delhi or a combined tour. Overnight stay.

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Transfer to New Delhi Airport to catch flight for Prayagraj. On arrival, meeting and assistance at the airport and transfer to the Luxury Camp. Prayagraj was formerly known as Prayag – which means ‘Place of sacrifice’ in Sanskrit. It is believed to be the spot where Lord Brahma offered his first sacrifice after creating the world.  The Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj is a confluence of 3 rivers, the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati of these three, the river Saraswati is invisible and is said to flow underground and join the other two rivers from below. Here the muddy and pale-yellow waters of the Ganges merge with the blue waters of Yamuna. At the confluence of these two great Indian rivers, where the invisible Saraswati conjoins them. It is here that the greatest event on earth takes place known as Kumbh Mela.

The festival is once-in-a-lifetime experience for every visitor who is curious about Hindu religion and philosophy.  The whole atmosphere during Kumbh Mela is bursting with sounding bells, chanting of Vedic hymns and mantras, procession of Naga Sadhus and other Akhaaras on camels and elephants in their gold and silver chariots being pulled by devotees, as they display their strength and skills is a pure enchantment for the soul. Later part of day is to experience yourself the spiritual atmosphere of Kumbh Mela. Overnight stay in Camp.

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Today is one of the most auspicious days for Kumbh Mela. Early morning visit Triveni Ghat (Sagnam) to witness the holy pilgrimage taking bath on the main bathing day known as Mauni Amavasya Snan. The Amavasya of Magh Masa is called the Mauni Amavasya. Sun and Moon enter and the Capricorn sign, because of the transit, on this day. This day is celebrated as the birthday of Manu Rishi.

It is believed, Lord Brahma gave origination to Maharaja Manu and queen Shatrupa. Hence, this day is considered as the beginning of the universe creation. Capricorn sign has the Yoga of Sun and Moon which increases the significance of this Amavasya. Bathing in Sangam of Prayagraj, gives virtues to an individual, on this day. According to some scholar, Maun Vrat should be observed. Maun (silent) Vrat means to control all our senses. It depends on a person for how long he wants to observe silence. People take the resolution of Maun Vrat for a day, or a month, or for one year. The whole day is dedicated to indulge in activities in the Fair and after hectic day, return to camp for relax and overnight stay.

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The next few days, you can spend day to live among the Sadhus, who have dedicated their entire lives in meditation and fulfilling spiritual deeds is indeed a unique experience of life. During Kumbh Mela, there are many Ashrams which are set up for this special occasion where the Sadhus along with disciples stay and have discourses about religion and Hindu philosophy.

You may also join them and take advantage of their preaching. You may take permission to sit inside if you wish to learn what the Sadhus have to say about Hinduism and spiritualism as these saints have a good knowledge of religion. You may also get an opportunity to even interact with them and take pictures of them with their permission. Although they may not talk much, but, if you have patience and are respectful, you may initiate a dialogue and discuss Hindu philosophy and religion with them.

The other activities may be taking a dip in holy Ganges at Sangam. Overnight stay in Camp.

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Today is the day for which pilgrims eagerly wait for years as it is Basant Panchami, one of the most auspicious days for Kumbh Mela. Early morning visit Triveni Ghat (Sagnam) to witness the holy pilgrimage taking bath on one of the most auspicious days for Shahi Sana known as Basant Panchami.

The day of Basant Panchami marks the beginning of the spring season. The festival of spring is celebrated with full vivacity and joy amongst the Hindu people. In Hindi language, the word “Basant / Vasant” means “spring” and “Panchami” means the fifth day. In short, Basant Panchami is celebrated as the fifth day of Spring Season. Vasant Panchami falls on the fifth day of the Indian month, Maagh (January-February). This festival is also known as Saraswati Puja. The whole day is dedicated to indulge in activities in the Fair and after hectic day, return to camp for relax and overnight stay.

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Morning breakfast at the camp site and then visit the fair again. After lunch leave for Varanasi. On arrival at Varanasi Check in at the hotel. Varanasi is most important place of pilgrimage for Hindus and the sight of devout praying standing water deep in Ganges.

In the evening visit Dashashwamedh Ghat. Ganga Aarti is performed daily by a group of priests there. It is a great moment that one must not miss. The Aarti in the evening will enchant you with spiritual thoughts and positivity. Overnight stay.

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Early Morning take a boat cruise on the river Ganges to visit Bathing Ghats. See Varanasi come alive along the banks of the river and people bathing in the holy water and worshiping the rising sun. Witness the conclusion of life at the riverbank holy cremation grounds. Then city tour of Varanasi visiting various temples.

In the afternoon, we shall have excursion to Sarnath, a well-known Buddhist site and a popular tourist destination. The place became famous when the Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment after 2500 years. It is one of the holiest places in Asia. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

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Morning at leisure. Then transfer to Varanasi airport to catch flight for onwards destination.