Janmashtami Festival Tour: Delhi & Haryana Celebrations - August 16-17, 2025

Day 1: Janmashtami in Delhi

Delhi, India on August 16, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Sattvik, Connaught Place

Begin your day with a wholesome sattvic vegetarian breakfast featuring fresh fruit platters and traditional North Indian dishes, open from 7am to 11am.
INR350, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit ISKCON Temple, Delhi

Experience peaceful Janmashtami celebrations at the famous ISKCON Temple, known for its vibrant spiritual environment and Krishna devotional activities, open from 7am to 8pm.
Free, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Rajdhani Thali Restaurant

Enjoy a traditional Rajasthani and Gujarati thali, a delicious and wholesome meal, open from 11am to 3:30pm.
INR450, 1h0m

1:30pm

Explore Lotus Temple Gardens

Take a relaxing stroll around the beautiful Lotus Temple gardens reflecting serenity and spiritual harmony, open from 9am to 5:30pm.
INR20, 1h0m

3:00pm

Janmashtami Cultural Programmes at ISKCON Temple

Participate in afternoon cultural shows including devotional singing, dance performances, and spiritual discourses celebrating Krishna’s life.
Free, 3h0m

7:00pm

Evening Janmashtami Aarti and Dahi Handi Festivities

Join the lively evening aarti coupled with the Dahi Handi event, symbolizing Krishna’s playful spirit, held at the ISKCON temple premises.
Free, 2h0m

9:30pm

Dinner at Haldiram’s

Savor a variety of North Indian snacks and sweets at Haldiram’s, perfect to conclude your day’s celebrations, open till late night.
INR300, 1h0m
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Day 2: Janmashtami Traditions in Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra, Haryana on August 17, 2025

7:00am

Travel from Delhi to Kurukshetra

Begin your morning journey with a 3-hour drive to Kurukshetra, an important spiritual and historical city in Haryana.
INR1500 by taxi, 3h0m

10:30am

Breakfast at Saffron: The Restaurant

Enjoy a traditional breakfast with dishes like chole bhature and fresh lassi, open from 8am to 11am.
INR250, 1h0m

11:30am

Visit Brahma Sarovar

Explore the sacred tank believed to hold divine energy, where pilgrims perform rituals especially on festival days; open all day.
Free, 1h0m

12:45pm

Kurukshetra Panorama Museum

Learn about the Mahabharata battle and Krishna’s role through engaging exhibits and depictions, open 10am to 5pm.
INR50, 1h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at The Rajasthan Bhojanalaya

Relish authentic traditional meals at this local favourite offering hearty North Indian cuisine, open 12pm to 3pm.
INR300, 1h0m

3:30pm

Attend Janmashtami Cultural Festivities at Jyotisar

Enjoy storytelling, devotional singing, and dance performances celebrating Krishna’s divine pastimes held in the serene Jyotisar area.
Free, 2h0m

6:00pm

Evening Aarti and Dahi Handi Events

Experience the grandeur of the evening aarti and Dahi Handi competitions, a highlight of Janmashtami festivities in Kurukshetra.
Free, 2h0m

8:30pm

Dinner at Hotel Grand Haveli

Dine on exquisite North Indian dishes and sweets to conclude your Janmashtami celebrations, open till 10pm.
INR450, 1h0m
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