haridwar
Into the Kumbh: The Sacred Awakening
with Ekat Experiences
Experience this cosmic celebration up close on this premium curated journey led by Varun Bajaj, founder of Amrit Bhawan.
Your Hosts
A graduate of the School of Planning and Architecture and Columbia University, Varun is an architect-turned-entrepreneur with a passion for heritage conservation, storytelling, and culturally immersive experiences. As the owner of the delightful Amrit Bhawan on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar, he has spent the last decade exploring Haridwar's streets, uncovering the ‘extraordinary in the ordinary’ and sharing the city’s lesser-known stories.
Trip Itinerary
Arrival at Amrit Bhawan by early afternoon followed by lunch.
Time to settle in and relax.
Expert-led orientation covering the history, mythology, rituals, and traditions of the Kumbh and what to look out for during the next 2 days.
Excursion to Chandi Devi Temple with panoramic views of the Kumbh city and the Ganges.
Experience the Evening Aarti at/near the famed Har ki Pauri.
Return to Amrit Bhawan, freshen up and sit around the bonfire along with a relaxed dinner.
Stay & Facilities
Guests will be staying at Amrit Bhawan, a restored family retreat home from the 70’s on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar, designed with the warmth of heritage and the comfort of a cherished home.
- Comfortable twin or double sharing accommodation
- Uniquely designed heritage rooms
- All modern amenities
Every day is fully fed: breakfast, lunch, evening high tea and dinner, mostly at Amrit Bhawan. Enjoy food made traditionally that feels honest & deeply comforting.
- 2 nights stay at Amrit Bhawan, Haridwar on a sharing basis
- All meals daily: breakfast, lunch, evening high tea and dinner
- Guided cultural experiences, akhada and temple visits
- Visit to Chandi Devi
- Expert-led orientation and cultural sessions
- Private Ganga aarti experiences
- Daily yoga and meditation
- Local transfers per the itinerary, by e-rickshaw or e-bike as conditions allow
- Travel to and from Haridwar (flights or trains)
- Wellness therapies and sound healing (chargeable separately)
- Personal expenses, tips and anything not listed under Inclusions
- Per person, for 3 days / 2 nights
- Non river view room: Single occupancy ₹86,500 · Double occupancy ₹56,500
- River view room: Double occupancy ₹64,300 · Triple occupancy* ₹57,900
- River suite: Double occupancy ₹71,700 · Triple occupancy* ₹62,900
- *Triple occupancy uses an extra bed
- All room types include the meals, experiences and transfers listed under Inclusions
Getting there
By air: The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant), about 35 km away.
By train: Haridwar Junction is the railhead, with direct trains from Delhi and beyond.
By road: It’s roughly a 5 to 6 hour drive from Delhi by road.
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