Kumbh Mela 2014: The Largest gathering Festival in Haridwar and Rishikesh

The main & common reason for one to attend the holy festival of Kumbh Mela 2014 is to take dip in Holy river. It is said that a holy dip in sacred rivers during Maha Kumbh or Ardh Kumbh takes human out of the circle of life & death (stage known as Moksha ). Pilgrims & Sadhus in great number from around the world visit the Kumbha Mela to liberate themselves. Holy rivers like Ganges, Yamuna & celestial Sarawati at Parayag ( Sangam at Allahbad ) is age old symbol of Indian Culture & Civilization. These river offers purity, wealth, fertility and wash away the sins of those who bath in it.

Please contact us if you are planning to be a part of this mass Hindu pilgrimage. Our team of local experts will guide you and make all the arrangements.

Here is a suggested tour for the Kumbh Mela. It can be tailor made to suit your requirements.

Day 01 Arrive / Delhi

Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel for overnight.

Day 02 Delhi

Today full day city sightseeing of Old Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk by rickshaw. Afternoon explore the New Delhi visiting Humayun's tomb, India Gate with its imperial pathway called Rajpath etc. Overnight Hotel.

Day 03 Delhi / Haridwar

Early morning transfer to railway station to board train to Haridwar Shatabdi Express departs New Delhi at 0650 / arrives Haridwar at 1125 hrs. Assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel. Evening explore the ghats of the Holy river Ganges and take part in the evening prayers. Overnight Hotel.

Day 04 Haridwar

Early morning visit the Ghats of the holy river Ganges and take part in the morning and evening prayers along with the dip in the holi waters of the river. Today full day explore the Kumba Fair. Overnight Hotel.

Day 05 Haridwar / Rishikesh

After breakfast drive 1 hr to Rishikesh which is the the Gateway to the Himalayas and is also known as the World Capital of Yoga. This small town has lots of Ashrams and Yoga centres. Evening free to explore the town. Overnight Hotel.

Day 06 Rishikesh

Morning yoga session at one of the Ashrams. Day free to explore the town on your own. Overnight hotel.

Day 07 Rishikesh / Haridwar / Delhi

Spend the morning at leisure. Afternoon drive 1 hr to Haridwar railway station to board train to Delhi Shatabdi Express departs Haridwar at 1813 / arrives New Delhi at 2245 hrs Assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel for overnight.

Day 08 Delhi / Departure

Transfer to airport for flight to onward destination.