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Apply | Come Explore India

Shakti Pilgrimage &

Chidambaram Festival​

June 19-July 3, 2025

 

Prelimiary Information 

for

 

June 2025

Pilgrimage

 

 

Now accepting applications for:   

June 19 - July 3rd, 2025

Accommodations

 

Unless otherwise specified, all hotels and rates are double occupancy. All have air conditioning and a private Western bathroom. Please contact Vishali to inquire about availability and supplementary cost for a single room. Most hotels have WiFi available.

 

Vishali Varga handles all the teachings and  logistics for the tours, so please do not hesitate to contact her with any questions via email at Vishali@vishalivarga.com.

ZOOM Info Calls

 

We will be having Zoom informational and educational calls leading up to the trip to go over all the logistics.  First Zoom Call

Thursday January 23rd 7 pm 

Meeting ID: 9946482527

Password: 989898

 

Trip Cost

Deposit: to reserve your seat, a $795 deposit is due upon application approval.

 

Total Cost: $4295 - not including airfare

Additional money will be necessary for clothing, some meals, souvenirs, temple offerings, donations, tips, and some transfers.

Approximation of additional spending money can be as little as $500 per person, however discretionary spending can vary greatly.

 

Contact Vishali@vishalivarga.com for more information or to inquire about payment plans and special rates.

Travel Schedule

 

When we arrive in India, we prepare for our pilgrimage tours by buying traditional Indian clothes and shopping in the local market. Then we will board a comfortable, air-conditioned bus and begin a fantastic journey to the abodes of the gods to experience the rituals of the living temples of India.

 

Payment

All tours require a deposit of $795. You may fill out the application and submit your deposit via PayPal by using the application form on this page.  See cancellation policy below. Forms of acceptable payment include:

  • Check

  • Cash

  • Venmo

  • Zelle (free for domestic transfer)

  • PayPal

 

Wire Transfers will incur an additional $15 per transfer.

Cancellations

For All Trips: 

The full amount of $4295 is due by May 19th, 2025 Cancellations for a full refund, minus a $395 admin fee, will be made with notification prior to May 19, 2025. No refunds will be given after May 19th, 2025

Travel Insurance - recommended for any unforeseen emergency that prevents you from going on the trip after you have paid.

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