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6-Day Kumbha Fair Experience with Varanasi Tour
New Delhi,
India
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Overview
Duration
6d
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Kumbh Mela derives its name from the immortal - Pot of Nectar - described in ancient Vedic scriptures known as the Puranas. Kumbha in Sanskrit language means 'pot or pitcher’. Mela means 'festival'. Thus Kumbh Mela literally means festival of the pot. Or in this case a festival celebrating the appearance of the pot of nectar.
Location Allahabad where 3 rivers comes together
The festival is religiously most important for the Hindus. At every Kumbh occassion, millions of Hindus take part in the celebrations. During 2003 Kumbh at Haridwar, more than 10 millions devoteed gathered at the site. Saints, priests, and yogis from all corners of India, gathered to participate in Kumbh. Haridwar is considered very holy, due to the fact that Ganga enter plains from mountains here itself.
What to remember
Important info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The ancient origin of. Kumbh Mela. is described in the time-honored Vedic literatures of India as having evolved from the bygone Days of the universe when the demigods and the demons conjointly produced the nectar of immortality. It is said that the demigods and the demons assembled on the shore of the milk ocean that lies in the celestial region of the cosmos. The demigods and the demons made a plan to churn the milk ocean to produce the nectar of immortality. They then agreed to share the nectar equally once it was produced.
What's included
Bottled water. All taxes, fees and handling charges. Round-trip private transfer. Air-conditioned vehicle. Breakfast. Accommodation as per itinerary. Transport by private vehicle
What's not included
Food and drinks, unless specified. Gratuities. Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
The Prime Travels
Meeting Point
Location Name: Delhi