A travel enthusiast and director for the last 30 years, Hemant is well spoken and experienced in leading many prestigious and high-end guests across India. Currently, he is the travel director with Maharajas Express, one of the best luxury trains in the world. He has handled some interesting groups over his lifetime, including Lords and Ladies from the U.K led by Pamela Mountbatten, daughter of lord Mountbatten, the last viceroy of India. Hemant is an expert in managing many special interest journeys like architecture, history of freedom movement and religions of India.
A Guru on Indian Religion & Culture
Home to one of the oldest civilisations of the world; birthplace of four major religions; and with an ethnic diversity inherited down from thousands of years; welcome to the cultural phenomena that is India!
During this journey, you get to experience the vibrant cultures, traditions and religions of India that have enthralled the world for years. Learn about Indian mythology, while experiencing local rituals. A visit to important religious places from gurudwaras to churches to temples, along with a chance to attend the breath-taking Hindu aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges river, will offer insights into India’s diverse spiritual beliefs.
Visit the Kumbh Mela, a spectacular religious gathering, considered to be the largest one of its kind in the world. Legend has it that in the mythological times, during a waging war between the demigods and demons for the possession of the elixir of eternal life, a few drops of nectar fell on to four places that are today known as Prayag (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nasik. These places, believed to have mystical powers, are now the setting for this mass Hindu pilgrimage.
Be welcomed at the first destination of your tour - Kochi. The welcome dinner at the hotel is sure to help you unwind and prepare yourself for the tour ahead. Enjoy an interactive session with the tour expert, Mini Thapar, while she briefs you.
Be welcomed at the first destination of your tour - Kochi. The welcome dinner at the hotel is sure to help you unwind and prepare yourself for the tour ahead. Enjoy an interactive session with the tour expert, Mini Thapar, while she briefs you.
Be welcomed at the first destination of your tour - Kochi. The welcome dinner at the hotel is sure to help you unwind and prepare yourself for the tour ahead. Enjoy an interactive session with the tour expert, Mini Thapar, while she briefs you.
Be welcomed at the first destination of your tour - Kochi. The welcome dinner at the hotel is sure to help you unwind and prepare yourself for the tour ahead. Enjoy an interactive session with the tour expert, Mini Thapar, while she briefs you.
Be welcomed at the first destination of your tour - Kochi. The welcome dinner at the hotel is sure to help you unwind and prepare yourself for the tour ahead. Enjoy an interactive session with the tour expert, Mini Thapar, while she briefs you.
Be welcomed at the first destination of your tour - Kochi. The welcome dinner at the hotel is sure to help you unwind and prepare yourself for the tour ahead. Enjoy an interactive session with the tour expert, Mini Thapar, while she briefs you.
Be welcomed at the first destination of your tour - Kochi. The welcome dinner at the hotel is sure to help you unwind and prepare yourself for the tour ahead. Enjoy an interactive session with the tour expert, Mini Thapar, while she briefs you.
Be welcomed at the first destination of your tour - Kochi. The welcome dinner at the hotel is sure to help you unwind and prepare yourself for the tour ahead. Enjoy an interactive session with the tour expert, Mini Thapar, while she briefs you.
Be welcomed at the first destination of your tour - Kochi. The welcome dinner at the hotel is sure to help you unwind and prepare yourself for the tour ahead. Enjoy an interactive session with the tour expert, Mini Thapar, while she briefs you.
Be welcomed at the first destination of your tour - Kochi. The welcome dinner at the hotel is sure to help you unwind and prepare yourself for the tour ahead. Enjoy an interactive session with the tour expert, Mini Thapar, while she briefs you.
Be welcomed at the first destination of your tour - Kochi. The welcome dinner at the hotel is sure to help you unwind and prepare yourself for the tour ahead. Enjoy an interactive session with the tour expert, Mini Thapar, while she briefs you.
Be welcomed at the first destination of your tour - Kochi. The welcome dinner at the hotel is sure to help you unwind and prepare yourself for the tour ahead. Enjoy an interactive session with the tour expert, Mini Thapar, while she briefs you.
Be welcomed at the first destination of your tour - Kochi. The welcome dinner at the hotel is sure to help you unwind and prepare yourself for the tour ahead. Enjoy an interactive session with the tour expert, Mini Thapar, while she briefs you.
Be welcomed at the first destination of your tour - Kochi. The welcome dinner at the hotel is sure to help you unwind and prepare yourself for the tour ahead. Enjoy an interactive session with the tour expert, Mini Thapar, while she briefs you.
Arrive at the first destination of your journey, Delhi. Spend the evening interacting with Hemant Malhotra, your journey expert. Enjoy your dinner and get briefed by him about the journey.
Take a tour of Old Delhi on a cycle rickshaw, visit the Jama Mosque, drive past the Red Fort, government buildings and Humayun's tomb. Get a brief about India's religions while you visit various religious monuments like Bangla Saheb Gurudwara, Birla temple and Sacred Heart Cathedral
Drive to Agra and in the evening attend the Mohabbat-e-Taj show. This play showcases the life of emperor Shah Jahan and his beloved Mumtaz and explains the history of their epic love story
Start your day by visiting the iconic Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. Spend your afternoon at leisure.
Enjoy a train ride to Jhansi. From Jhansi, drive to Orcha, approximately 40 minutes away. Visit Orcha, enjoy your lunch and drive to Khajuraho, approximately 4 hours away.
In the morning, visit Khajuraho. Later, fly to Varanasi and in the evening witness the aarti ceremony on the banks of river Ganges.
Start your day early with a boat cruise that offers a spectacular view of the sunrise. Visit an Akhara, where men practice the traditional form of wrestling and take a tour of the city. In the afternoon, visit Sarnath. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma.
Drive to Allahabad, an approximately 3-hour drive. Check in to your tent at the Kumbh Mela and enjoy your lunch and dinner.
Notes :
1. On arrival, if the road is closed due to traffic, there could be 2 - 5 kms walk to reach the tented accommodation. In this case, we will provide porters for luggage and tuk tuk for guests to reduce the walking.
2. Meal served in Allahabad are vegetarian as it a holy city & alcohol is not permitted within the area of tented accommodation. The entire tent area is a non-smoking zone.
3. Running hot water is available during 0600-0800 hrs and 1800-2000 hrs.
Start your day by visiting the Ghat to see Saints taking the royal holy bath. Spend your day at the Ghat witnessing various religious activities. In the evening, attend a special Puja (prayer ceremony).
Give a refreshing start to your day with an early morning yoga session at the tent. Visit various religious Akharas, a tented place where sadhus and sanyasis gather and meditate.
Drive to Lucknow, which is an approximately 4.5-hour drive. In the evening, enjoy dinner with a royal family.
Spend your day taking a tour of the city. In the evening, indulge in the mouth-watering delicacies of Awadhi cuisine, during the food walk
Fly to Delhi and spend your afternoon at leisure.
After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to leave India.
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