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Durga Puja

Durga Puja

This week long autumnal festival of Bengal is a shinning example of secularism and the most vibrant , artistic , colorful with immense human interaction event of the world which is why it has been termed as the biggest Socio Cultural event of the world.

It is more than a festival or carnival. It is a power of rejuvenation , reunion , unabashed fervor , mother of joy , happiness and love among people from all religion , caste and creed. It is an opportunity to step out of the drudgery of everyday life and experience spiritual joy , a philosophy that does not distance religion but embraces people closer.

This event is a year long involvement & planning of conceiving a theme from ancient mythology to modern arts and executing and commissioning into temporary structures of around 400 of them in the entire city which are made of bamboo , cloth , decorative items , straw , earthen and wastage material are called “Pandals” with the help of artisians & skilled craftsman who work for at least six months every year to give it a shape.

Durga Puja is a platform of art which is an expression of the society and is nourished & enriched by the existence of creative , expressive and innovative community which you will experience while exploring Durga Puja with its creation of awe inspiring Pandals , thematic lights & idols , festive cheers and participation which easily runs short of superlatives to describe the beauty of it in all fashions.

Journey Plan

Day 1/ Day 2 / 14 October 2020 Wednesday / Thursday leaving from Montreal to Toronto by AC 405 Dep: 0900 arr: 1024 connecting Toronto to Delhi by Air India AI 188 Leaving at 1215 Hours and arriving 15 Oct (Thursday ) into Delhi for Tranfer by Road to Agra.

Meet and assist on arrival at Delhi International Airport for visitors arriving AI 188 at 1155 hours on Day 2 and transfer to Agra through Delhi – Agra Express way. Distance 240km, time taken 5 hours. En route lunch at the Expressway Stop. Check in at Trident / Hilton Agra (5*). Early Dinner and overnight at hotel in Agra.

Day 3 / 16 Oct (Friday) / AGRA

Early morning wakeup call at 5 am. Early morning visit to TajMahal, world famous building and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Return to hotel and breakfast at Hotel. Visit to Agra fort situated on the west bank of Yamuna build by Emperor Akbar. Lunch at a local restaurant. Evening visit to the local market and shopping. Dinner at hotel. Overnight at hotel in Agra.

Day 4 / 17 Oct (Saturday ) / Agra – JAIPUR

After Breakfast proceed to Jaipur (distance 250km) en route visit FatehpurSikri, the PanchMahal and Buland Darwaza. Lunch at a local restaurant. Check in into Hotel Trident / Hilton Jaipur (5*). Evening cultural show. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 5 / 18 Oct (Sunday) / JAIPUR

Breakfast. Visit to Amber Fort, build by Raja Man Singh. Explore the fort and later visit the City Palace museum, HawaMahal. Lunch at the local restaurant .Late afternoon visit to the market. Free for shooing. Dinner at hotel. Overnight and dinner at hotel at Jaipur.

Day 6 / 19 OCT (Monday) / Jaipur to Delhi

After breakfast proceed to Delhi (distance 300km), en route lunch. Check in at Maidens Hotel( 5*). Late afternoon visit Jama Masjid, explore street by street Chandni Chawk local market and evening light and sound show at Red fort. Dinner at hotel and overnight at hotel in Delhi.

Day 7/ 20 OCT (Tuesday) / Delhi to Khajuraho.

Breakfast. Visit India Gate, Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, Vijay Chawk, Jantar Mantar. Lunch at Hotel. Late Afternoon visit Rajghat , National Museum and proceed to H Nizamuddin Railway station to board UP Samprkrti Departure : 2010 Hours and arriving Khajuraho at 0635 + ( next day 03Oct )

Day 8/ 21OCT (Wednesday) / KHAJURAHO

Early Check In at Radisson / Ramada / TajChandela Hotel. Breakfast at Hotel. Start exploring the brilliant burst of artistic creation of the Chandela rulers, their Nagar Style architecture symbolizing erotic sculptures and seductress temples that has been recognized internationally with accreditation of world heritage site. Lunch at Hotel / local restaurant. Evening get a glimpse of the rural style of Khajuraho. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Khajuraho.

Day 9/ 22 OCT (Thursday) / Khajuraho – Varanasi

After breakfast check out and proceed to airport to take Jet Airways 2424 departing 1345 hrs and arriving Varanasi at 1435. Transfer straight from Airport to the Ghats of the river Ganges to experience and witness ‘Ganga Aarti’ ceremony, the evening rituals prayer performed everyday at the sunset to the river Ganges. Check in at Taj Ganges or similar (5*), Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 10/ 23OCT (Friday) / Varanasi – Kolkata

Wake up call at 3.30 am with morning tea at the Hotel lobby to proceed for an early morning boat ride on the river Ganges followed by a short walking tour of the temples. Return back to hotel for a breakfast. After breakfast, explore the Sarnath museum, visit to local weavers of the exquisite material creation of sharees and dress materials. Back to Hotel. Lunch at hotel and check-out of the hotel to proceed to airport to take flights 6E 716 departing at 1930 hrs and arriving at 2040 into Kolkata. Meet and greet and transfer to Check in at ITC Sonar the Luxury Brand of 5* Deluxe Hotel. Welcome Dinner at Hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11/ 24 OCT (Saturday) / KOLKATA Durga Puja

Breakfast, Visit to traditional Rajbari Puja and rituals performed on the 8th day of the Puja.. Lunch at the hotel. Rest for some time and early evening explore the awe inspiring creation of the temporary art gallery on earth commonly called as Pandals , with its unique theme , executed with minute details and relating the theme with the Mother Durga , the benevolent warrior mother who protects the universe from the devil , the symbol of love over hatred , good over evil and is being worshipped with love and faith which lead Durga Puja to be termed as Biggest Socio Cultural event of the world , world’s largest festival of Art and Culture transforming the city of Kolkata into world’s Biggest Open Art Gallery . Dinner at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 / 25 OCT (Sunday ) / Kolkata Durga Puja

Wake up call at 5 am and visit the Flower Market on the banks of river Ganges . Back to hotel for Breakfast. Later explore Kolkata through the British Architectural monuments and Buildings through walking tour, Mother House , mother of the poor and destitute . Lunch at ITC Sonar. Early evening we again start to be the part of the last day of the rituals where the entire city hits the road to create a magic and turning out to be the most lively place on the universe. Dinner at Hotel and overnight at hotel.

Day 13 / 26 OCT (Monday ) / KOLKATA Durga Puja

Breakfast. We leave the Hotel by 9.30 am to indulge and participate into the intertwine of married women celebration of smearing vermillion on each other face wishing for long and happy married life of their husband , is the ultimate human bonding and touch, the biggest feminine wish on earth which is the termed as ‘SindurKhela’. Lunch at ITC Hotel. As the evening draws the last ceremony is symbolized by the immersion of the idol in the river Ganges and loud chants of glory of mother to visit next year. Families visit each other and embrace with love and blessing and sweets offered to reach other. Dinner at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 / 27 OCT (Tuesday ) / KOLKATA Local Flavor

Breakfast. Idol making workshop at Kumartuli and exploring the lanes and alleyways of clay potters headquarter of the world, visit to Kolkata New Market, Spice Market. Lunch at ITC Hotel. Late afternoon free for shopping and evening Cultural Show. Farewell dinner at Hotel.

Day 15 / 28 OCT (Wednesday ) / BACK TO DESTINATION

Late Evening Check out of the Hotel to connect 28 Oct Wed QR 541 leaving at 0615 Hours and arriving Doha at 0645 Hours and connecting QR 763 leaving at 0810 Hours and arriving Montreal at 1450 Hours.

  • Round Trip Economy Class Air Ticket Montreal – Toronto – Delhi – Varanasi – Kolkata – Doha – Montreal
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basic.
  • All meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • All transfers and sightseeing on AC coaches.
  • Special VVIP entry in the Pandals.
  • 1 Cultural Shows.
  • Visit to monuments, light & sound, boat ride, excursions
  • Services of an English speaking local guide.
  • Internal air tickets in economy class for Khajuraho – Varanasi – Kolkata.
  • Liquor, tips, laundry, telephone calls, spa, camera fee, portage, table drinks, mineral water and any expenses of personal nature.

Price : CAD 5525

Per Person on Single Basic : CAD 1100

 

HOTEL ENVISAGED:
  • Delhi – 2 Nights – Maidens Delhi
  • Agra – 2 Nights – Trident or similar
  • Jaipur – 2 Nights – Trident
  • Khajuraho – 2 Nights – TajChandela or similar
  • Varanasi – 1 Night – The Gateway of Ganges or similar
  • Kolkata – 5 Nights – ITC Sonar Kolkata

 

€ 5,525.00

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  • IMPORTANT DAYS

Mahalaya

Beginning of Durga Puja

Shashti

City explodes with more than thousand thematic and colourful pandals.

Maha Saptami

Maha Saptami is the day when the Maha Puja starts

Maha Ashtami

The day when Maa Durga slew the buffalo devil “The Mahishasura”.

Maha Navami

Maha Navami is completed by the execution of “Maha Arati”.

Vijay Dashami

All married women throw vermilion on each other; this is popularly known as “The Sindoor Khela”.

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Durga Puja 1

Durga Puja 1

This week long autumnal festival of Bengal is a shinning example of secularism and the most vibrant , artistic , colorful with immense human interaction event of the world which is why it has been termed as the biggest Socio Cultural event of the world.

It is more than a festival or carnival. It is a power of rejuvenation , reunion , unabashed fervor , mother of joy , happiness and love among people from all religion , caste and creed. It is an opportunity to step out of the drudgery of everyday life and experience spiritual joy , a philosophy that does not distance religion but embraces people closer.

This event is a year long involvement & planning of conceiving a theme from ancient mythology to modern arts and executing and commissioning into temporary structures of around 400 of them in the entire city which are made of bamboo , cloth , decorative items , straw , earthen and wastage material are called “Pandals” with the help of artisians & skilled craftsman who work for at least six months every year to give it a shape.

Durga Puja is a platform of art which is an expression of the society and is nourished & enriched by the existence of creative , expressive and innovative community which you will experience while exploring Durga Puja with its creation of awe inspiring Pandals , thematic lights & idols , festive cheers and participation which easily runs short of superlatives to describe the beauty of it in all fashions.

Category:

IMPORTANT DAYS

Mahalaya

Beginning of Durga Puja

Shashti

City explodes with more than thousand thematic and colourful pandals.

Maha Saptami

Maha Saptami is the day when the Maha Puja starts

Maha Ashtami

The day when Maa Durga slew the buffalo devil “The Mahishasura”.

Maha Navami

Maha Navami is completed by the execution of “Maha Arati”.

Vijay Dashami

All married women throw vermilion on each other; this is popularly known as “The Sindoor Khela”.

Rath Yatra

Rath Yatra

The Jagannath Temple in Puri is one among the most sacred temples in India. The Puri Rath Yatra is world famous and attracts more than one million pilgrims every year, not only from India but also from the different parts of the world. This festival is a symbol of equality and integration.

The festival begins with the invoking ceremony in the morning and the chariot pulling on the roads of Puri in afternoon which is the most exciting part of the festival. The 3 deities have 3 different chariots – the chariot of Lord Jagannath, Nandighosa, has 18 wheels and is 45.6 feet high, the chariot of Lord Balabhadra, Taladhwaja has 16 wheels and is 45 feet high and the chariot of Subhadra, Devadalana has 14 wheels and is 44.6 ft high. Every year the wooden temples like chariots are constructed newly. The idols of these three deities are also made of wood and they are religiously replaced by new ones in every 12 years.

The 3 deities, Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra and their sister Subhadra are worshipped within the temple, on this festival they are taken to the streets of Puri so that everyone can have the fortune to see them. The celebration brings millions of people to the street and is a sight to watch.

Journey Plan

Available On Demand

  • Accommodation on twin sharing Basis / Single occupancy in Taj Gateway / Maidens Oberoi / Trident / Oberoi Grand for 8 Nights / 9 Days.
  • All Meals Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner and applicable taxes.
  • Transfers by A/C New Coach.
  • VVIP Entry in Pandals with warm reception. Common people Que time is at least 2 hours.
  • Cultural show.
  • Cruise in Ganges.
  • All sightseeing as mentioned in the Itinerary.
  • Round Trip Air Ticket Madrid – Delhi – Varanasi- Delhi-Jaipur- Kolkata – Delhi-Madrid in Economy Class.
  • All Table Drinks, telephone, laundry, tips etc.
  • Personal Items.
  • Visa Charges.

Available on demand

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Rath Yatra1

The Jagannath Temple in Puri is one among the most sacred temples in India. The Puri Rath Yatra is world famous and attracts more than one million pilgrims every year, not only from India but also from the different parts of the world. This festival is a symbol of equality and integration.
The festival begins with the invoking ceremony in the morning and the chariot pulling on the roads of Puri in afternoon which is the most exciting part of the festival. The 3 deities have 3 different chariots – the chariot of Lord Jagannath, Nandighosa, has 18 wheels and is 45.6 feet high, the chariot of Lord Balabhadra, Taladhwaja has 16 wheels and is 45 feet high and the chariot of Subhadra, Devadalana has 14 wheels and is 44.6 ft high. Every year the wooden temples like chariots are constructed newly. The idols of these three deities are also made of wood and they are religiously replaced by new ones in every 12 years.
The 3 deities, Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra and their sister Subhadra are worshipped within the temple, on this festival they are taken to the streets of Puri so that everyone can have the fortune to see them. The celebration brings millions of people to the street and is a sight to watch.

Journey Plan

Day1- 21 Sept ( Thursday ):

Depart from Madrid by Air India 136 departing at 2250 hours and arriving Delhi at 1100 +1 on 22 Sep Fri ( Delhi Local time). Flying Hours 08:40 Hrs. Immigration and customs clearance in Delhi. Will take the luggage and check in on the First level at departure gate to take Jet Airways ( 9W 745 ) departing at 1410 Hours and arriving Varanasi at 1535 Hours. Flying 01:25 hrs.Transfer from Airport to Hotel by A/C Coach. Check in at Taj Gateway Varanasi 4*.

Day 2- 22 Sept ( Friday ):

Welcome to the spiritual City of India, the oldest living city of the world. After the check in, we will quickly assemble at the Lobby at 5pm and head towards the Ganges for the evening Ganga AArti, a ritual followed every morning before the sunrise and after the sunset. Dinner at hotel.Overnight at hotel.

Day 3- 23 Sept ( Saturday) :

Wake up call early in the morning at 3.30 am. We will leave for the Early Morning Aarti and Prayer at the Dashashwamedh Ghat and also visit the Vishwanath Temple. Cruise on the river Ganges. at the Hotel. Rest for some time. Assemble at the Lobby for Visit to Sarnath, where Gautam Buddha preached his First Dharma after attaining enlightenment . Lunch at the Hotel. Rest for some time. Check out of the Hotel and proceed to airport to connect AI 405 departing at 1650 Hours and arriving Delhi at 1830 Hours. Transfer from Airport to Hotel. Check in at Hotel Maidens Hotel, a heritage hotel since 1903. Dinner at Hotel.

Day 4- 24 Sept ( Sunday ) :

Breakfast. Visit different places of Tourist interest in and around Delhi like India Gate, a war memorial arch built in honor of 90000 soldiers who died in First world war. The Rashtrapati Bhawan, designed by the Lutens where the viceroy once stayed and now the President home. The Jama Masjid built in 1656, a Friday Mosque of huge gathering, The Red Fort. Lunch at the Hotel.
Check out of the Hotel and Proceed to Agra, 250 Kms and check in at Trident / Taj Gateway. Dinner at the hotel.

 

  • Accommodation on twin sharing Basis / Single occupancy in Taj Gateway / Maidens Oberoi / Trident / Oberoi Grand for 8 Nights / 9 Days.
  • All Meals Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner and applicable taxes.
  • Transfers by A/C New Coach.
  • VVIP Entry in Pandals with warm reception. Common people Que time is at least 2 hours.
  • Cultural show.
  • Cruise in Ganges.
  • All sightseeing as mentioned in the Itinerary.
  • Round Trip Air Ticket Madrid – Delhi – Varanasi- Delhi-Jaipur- Kolkata – Delhi-Madrid in Economy Class.
  • All Table Drinks, telephone, laundry, tips etc.
  • Personal Items.
  • Visa Charges.
Day 4- 24 Sept ( Sunday ) :

2500 euro(per person on double room)
600 euro(individual supplement)

Day 4- 24 Sept ( Sunday ) :

1350 euro(per person on double room)
500 euro(individual supplement)

 

Kolkata : OBEROY GRAND

Adress : Dharmatala, Taltala, 15, Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, New Market Area, Dharmatala, Taltala .Kolkata. West Bengal – 700013

Delhi : MAIDEN OBEROY

Adress : 7, Sham NathMarg, PremaKunj, Civil Lines, New Delhi, Delhi 110054

Jaipur : TRIDENT HOTEL JAIPUR

Adress :Fort Road, Opposite, JalMahal, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002

Agra : TRIDENT AGRA

Adress :Fatehabad Road, Agra 282 001, India, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001

Varanasi : WELCOME HERITAGE JUKASO GANGES

Adress :CK/14, PatniTolaChowk, Between Mehta Hospital & BhosleGhat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh -221001

 

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