India

2013: The Year of The Maha Mela in Allahabad

2013 is a very important year - the year of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad. A Khumbh Mela is a conflagration of sadhus and other Hindu pilgrims at either the Ganges or Godavari Rivers, with the goal of purifying themselves by bathing in these holy waters. These melas are held in four cities, Nashik, Haridwar, Ujjain and Allahabad. Every six years, the Ardh Mela is celebrated in either Haridwar or Allahabad. The Purna Kumbh or Maha Kumbh occurs in the four cities every twelve years. This year, the Maha Kumbh Mela is held in Allahabad.

Join Myths And Mountains President, Dr. Antonia Neubauer and travel from Delhi through Agra, Gwalior and Orchha down to the famous temples of Khajuraho and then on to the wildlife park at Bandhavgarh to hopefully see tigers.

Then, as the climax of the trip, travel to Allahabad to witness this most unusual spectacle of mass devotion, with its ritual bathing, chanting, dancing, slms- giving, and religious debates - a Maha Kumbh Mela! While there, you will also have the opportunity to listen to a lecture by noted Indian scholar, Shantum Seth.

DATES & LAND COST:
Starting from $6,395.00 pp based on 4-6 people
Custom dates and prices available

Monday, January 28, 2013 - Saturday, February 09, 2013

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner