Prayagraj Kumbh Mela Guided Photography Tour from Varanasi

2 Days / 1 Nights

Varanasi

2 Days Allahabad Ardh Kumbh Mela 2019 Guided Photography Tour from Varanasi is a short duration pilgrimage trip with opportunities to capture outburst of religious- spiritual – cultural colors of world’s oldest surviving human civilization. Celebrating and rejoicing the Kumbh Mela by taking Holy Dip into Triveni Sangam in Allahabad on auspicious bathing dates (Shahi Snan Divas) leads a pilgrim to achieve Dharma, Karma and Moksh (salvation). Various rituals are performed by the saints, sadhus and the devotees. Tents, lighting, innumerable people, numerous cultural activities, religious gathering etc on sprawling beach stretch of the Ganga create a mesmerizing sight for a photographer.

Day 1

Varanasi Arrival – Allahabad – Kumbh Mela visit

On arrival at Varanasi airport / railway station/ hotel / residence, you will be welcomed by our representative. You will be described the contours of the Allahabad Kumbh Mela Guided Photography Tour from Varanasi. Later, you will be driven to Allahabad / Prayag to visit spiritually-laden festivity. On arrival at Allahabad, you will be directly transferred to the pre-booked Swiss tent accommodation. Relax for a while and proceed to explore Ardh Kumbh Mela 2019. Religious rites, gatherings to attend spiritual discourses, holy dips into Triveni Sangam, bathing pilgrims during sunset etc offer innumerable opportunities for photography aficionados. Even the scenes with the camp and tents are photographed by avid photographers. Have dinner and night stay at camp of Swiss tents in Allahabad.

Day 2

Explore Ardh Kumbh Mela - Varanasi - Departure

The activities start at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati rivers (Triveni Sangam) very early in the morning, even before the dawn. The sadhus, saints, pilgrims and devotees congregate on the shores of the Sangam to have holy dip in the pious Ganga. During Shahi Snan, ‘naga sadhus’ of Niranjani Akhara & Juna Akhara enjoy prerogative to dive first into the Sangam water at designated ‘muhurt’. Thereafter, in prescribed order, other akharas, ashramas, religious gurus, sadhus, saints and pilmrims take bath. It’s perfect setting for photography. People performing ablution to and worship of rising is a sight to behold and capture into camera. Visit various ashramas and take photographs of Naga Sadhus, obviously taking their consent.

Late afternoon, you will be either transferred to Allahabad railway station or driven back to Varanasi to transfer to the airport for your onward destination.

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Above rates are based on current exchange rate, fuel price, entrance fee, hotel rates and tax structure as applicable on the date of mailing the package proposal, however any change in these components beyond our control shall affect the cost accordingly.
Our Above all cost is based on good combination of Heritage & star hotels. All the hotels are neat and clean, tastefully decorated air-conditioned rooms and of international standards with all modern facilities. We have been using these hotels regularly for our various overseas clients with excellent report in respective categories.

In case you are particular to stay with any preferred hotels, please do let us know and we will revise our cost accordingly.
If a particular hotel is stated in this travel proposal is not available, we will book you at an alternative hotel in the same category as the one stated with your consent and agreement.
We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the programme or expenses incurred – directly or indirectly – due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident, breakdown of machinery or equipments, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, political closures or any untoward incidents.
We do not have any insurance policy covering the expenses for accident, sickness, loss due to theft, or any other reasons. Visitors are advised to seek such insurance arrangements in their home country.
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In India, hotel check in time is 14:00 hrs & hotel check out time is 10:00 hrs, until specified otherwise.
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Payment Terms:

We would require 50% advance payment to secure your bookings and process the file. We accept bank transfers and payment by credit cards through PAYPAL international payment gateway only. Balance amount needs to be paid on arrival in India by cash, Traveller’s Cheques or credit cards. All credit card payments are subject to 4.88% bank fees.

Cancellation Terms:

50% cancellation if cancelled within 45 days.

75% cancellation if cancelled within 30 days.

100% cancellation if cancelled 15 day or less.

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