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Kumbh Mela Ujjain with (Pre-tour Varanasi) – April 15 - 25, 2016

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Tour price $5,225, Trip Deposit $1,000
Single Supplement $995 + Domestic air fare $407 (subject to change)


Though all the Kumbh Melas enjoy almost a similar quantity of devotees, the name of Haridwar comes at the top of all Indian pilgrimages. Hence, the Kumbh Mela of Haridwar enjoys exceptional media coverage and Tourist traffic. The place is termed as the gateway to heaven in Hindu mythological scriptures.
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KUMBH MELA UJJAIN (PRE-TOUR VARANASI) – APRIL 15 - 25, 2016

The Myth behind the celebration of Kumbh Mela goes like this, after the Deva-Asura war, which went on for quite some time, both the involved parties came to a conclusion that they, instead of fighting, should come together and churn the milky ocean to obtain the Elixir. The sea was churned and elixir was obtained but it was not meant for the Asura or the demons hence the god who appeared from the sea with the Kumbh or the pitcher of elixir ran from the chasing Asuras. In this chase a few drops fell on earth and now at these four places, the Kumbh Mela is conducted — Haridwar, on the banks of river Ganges; Ujjain by the river Shipra; Nasik by the river Godawari, and at Allahabad by the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati. During the festival the banks of these rivers become a large bathing ground for the rich, the poor, the sadhus and the women alike.

Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv Ujjain
​Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv Ujjain is one of the 4 Kumbh Melas. The are the largest spiritual gatherings which occur anywhere on earth. ​Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv is celebrated with a holy dip on the banks of the River Kshipra in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India. ​Timing for the Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv is based on the celestial line-up of planets and the signs of the zodiac which occurs every 12 years

Introduction to Ujjain
The city of lord Mahakal, Ujjain, is known by several names in Vedas and Puranas. The word ‘Avanti’ has repeatedly surfaced in the verses of Vedas. Another name Ujjayini has emerged in the sutra  “Striyamwanti Kurubhyashcha” of great scholar Panini. The city was named after King Kartavirya Arjun’s son Avanti which was later called as Avantika, Avantipuri, Avanti Nagri or Avantikapuri. The city was even called as Vishala due to its large area and Padmavati due to its grand places and prosperity.

In ancient times, the city had several names including Padmavati, Swarnashringa, Kushashthali, Avantika, Amravati and Churamani. It was also called ’Kanakshringa’ due to the golden designs on its structures. It was named as ‘Kumudvati’ because flowers were found in abundance here. The city was called as ‘Pratikalpa’ as it was ruined and settled frequently.

According to the Brahmapuran, Ujjayini was described as one of the most significant city of the world. Equipped with all kinds of joys, it was called as ‘Bhogavati’ while the city was also known as ‘Hiranyavati’ due to the prosperity.

The city was called as ‘Vikrampuri’ as it was the capital of king Vikramaditya, the founder of Vikram Samvat calendar while it was named Mahakalpuri or Shivpuri as world’s famous Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is situated here. The city has been named as Avanti in the epics like Vedas, Valmiki Ramayan and Mahabharat. The most popular name ‘Ujjayini’ is still in use with a slight modification as Ujjain.

The city was prosperous due to its richness of gardens. In ‘Prakrit’ language, garden is called ‘Ujjain’ and thus the city was titled Ujjayini which was later named as Ujjain.
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with Jeremy Woodhouse
April 15 - 25 (11 days/11 nights), Max 6 people

Itinerary in Brief

Kumbh Mela with Varanasi Pre-Tour
Day 1, April 15 — Arrive Delhi (Varanasi Pre-tour), O/N IBIS Hotel
Day 2, April 16 — Fly Delhi to Varanasi, O/N Ganges View Hotel
Day 3, April 17 — Varanasi, O/N Ganges View Hotel
Day 4, April 18 — Varanasi, O/N Ganges View Hotel
Day 5, April 19 — Fly Varanasi – Delhi – Indore ​Dep: Delhi 16:55PM Arr: Indore 18:15PM,  and drive to Ujjain, O/N Thar Luxury Tented Camp 
Day 6 - 10, April 20 - 24 — Ujjain, Thar Luxury Tented Camp
Day 11, April 25 — Ujjain to Indore then Fly to Delhi + Final Departure, O/N IBIS Hotel

Price for Kumbh Mela + Pre-tour in Varanasi
$5,225 + $995 S/S + $407 flight (Airfare is subject to change at the time of Booking)

Kumbh Mela with Varanasi Post-Tour
Day 1, April 18 — Arrive New Delhi, O/N IBIS Hotel
Day 2, April 19 — Fly Delhi – Indore and drive to Ujjain, Dep: Delhi 16:55PM Arr: Indore 18:15PM, O/N Thar Luxury Tented Camp
Day 3 - 7, April 20 - 24 — Ujjain, Thar Luxury Tented Camp
Day 8, April 25 — Ujjain to Indore then Fly to Delhi — Varanasi, O/N Ganges View Hotel
Dep: Delhi 16:45PM Arr: Varanasi 18:10PM​
Day 9, April 26 — Varanasi, O/N Ganges View Hotel
Day 10, April 27 — Varanasi, O/N Ganges View Hotel
Day 11, April 28 — Varanasi, O/N Ganges View Hotel
Day 12, April 29 — Fly Varanasi – Delhi + Final Departure 
Dep Varanasi: 14:55PM Arr: Delhi 16:20PM

Price: 
Per Person Cost on Twin Sharing: In USD (with local guide)
$5,250 Includes Single Room Supplement at IBIS Delhi + $334 flight (Airfare is subject to change at the time of Booking)
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Internal Flight Information
Kumbh and Post- tour to Varanasi Flights
April 19, Dep: Delhi 16:55PM Arr: Indore 18:15PM
April 25,  Dep: Indore 12:30PM Arr: Delhi 14:30PM
Post tour to Varanasi
April 25, Dep: Delhi 16:45PM Arr: Varanasi 18:10PM
April, 29, Dep: Varanasi: 14:55PM Arr: Delhi 16:20PM
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The tour fee Includes
  • Accommodation based on twin sharing as per the itinerary for 10 nights and 01-day use room.
  • Rooms will be on bed & breakfast basis in Delhi, and Varanasi.   
  • At Ujjain, Kumbh camps are on full board basis
  • Welcome and Farewell Dinner
  • Arrival/Departure transfers, sightseeing’s, excursion’s and surface transfers using an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Tempo Traveller
  • Entrance fees (single entry) are included in the above cost as per the itinerary.
  • Services of English Speaking Local guide during tours.
  • One morning and one evening boat ride in Varanasi.
  • All currently applicable taxes.

The tour fee excludes
  • International Airfare
  • Domestic Airfare (quoted separately)
  • Visa charges
  • Airport taxes
  • Table drinks
  • Telephone calls, tips to driver/guide/naturalist
  • Camera fees
  • Laundry etc or any other items of personal nature. 
  • Any other thing not mentioned in program or “Tour Fee Includes”

Paying by check
If you would like to pay your deposit  and/or balance with a check, please make the check payable to: Pixelchrome, Inc and mail it to:

Nicole Woodhouse
Pixelchrome, Inc, 
605 Rouen Drive, 
McKinney TX 75070

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