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.
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.
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.
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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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) 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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