Nāgamātā
A fourteen-day pilgrimage to the Goddess,
following the serpent across India
February 6-19 2027
Follow the serpent into the heart of Rājasthān on a Goddess-centered pilgrimage like no other.
Together we'll wander ancient temples and painted stepwells, share firelit evenings with the Kālbeliyā snake-dancers, shape terracotta beside the potters of Molela, and sit with a village oracle who speaks in the Goddess's voice. We'll savor home-cooked meals and lose ourselves in the colour of desert bazaars, all in the living presence of the Divine Mother in her many faces.
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Nāgamātā: Overview
Feb 6
Arrival in Delhi: Welcoming the Shakti
By the old epics the city rose on the forest of Khandava, burned to the ground with all its serpents, the naga king
Takshaka's people among them. In the National Museum the serpent returns in stone and bronze, coiled with the
gods and at the feet of the goddesses. From the first the snake belongs to the Mother, and it is the Mother and her
serpent we will follow across Rajasthan and home again, to close where we begin, here in Delhi, with the
Goddess who set the whole story turning. An evening gathering opens the pilgrimage.
feb 7-8
Abhaneri
Chand Baori
One of the deepest and largest stepwells in India, a vast geometry of steps falling into the cool dark toward the
water, built to hold the desert's rains.
Harshat Mata
Beside the stepwell stands a ruined but finely carved temple, from the 9th to 10th century, to a goddess of joy
said to spread her happiness across the whole village. Staying overnight lets us see both in the low evening light
and again at dawn.
feb 8-10
Pushkar
One of the oldest towns in India, gathered around a lake that legend says formed where Brahma let fall a lotus,
ringed by hills on three sides. We visit the Brahma temple, one of very few in the world to the creator, walk
among the fifty-two ghats, and climb to the hilltop shrines of Savitri and Gayatri for the light over the water.
Nag Pahar, the Snake Mountain - The ridge that divides Pushkar from Ajmer is named for the serpent and holds a hidden spring, the Naag Kund. By legend the mountain sinks a little each year, toward the day it will vanish altogether.
A day with the Kalbelia - A full day belongs to the Kalbelia, the serpent people, traditionally snake charmers and healers whose name joins kal, snake, to belia, companion. We learn the beliefs carried down through their families, see the silver and mirror-work of their handmade jewellery and folk art, and gather at night for stories around the fire and the famous dance, the women coiling and turning in movements drawn from the snake itself while the men drive the rhythm on the been and the drum.
Feb 10-11
Jodhupur
Sambhali Walks: Women and Water - We walk the old city with Sambhali Trust, a Jodhpur organisation founded in 2007 to strengthen and empower Rajasthani women and girls through education, training, and safe community. Their guided walk follows the story of the Marwari women who have carried water across this desert for centuries, and the walk itself supports that work.
Chamunda Mata at Mehrangarh - The fierce protective Goddess installed at the fort by the founder of Jodhpur, still watching over the city from her shrine on the ramparts.
Tejaji, the serpent guardian - Rajasthan's beloved folk hero, honoured as a protector against snakebite and worshipped across the countryside. Protector, keeper of the waters, and sign of transformation, the Naga runs quietly through the whole day.
feb 11-12
Ranakpur & Kumbhalgarh
Ranakpur Jain Temple - A 15th-century marble temple of 1,444 pillars, no two carved alike. Its wonder is a single block of marble worked into 108 snake heads with tails so entangled that no one can find their ends, fitting for a lineage watched over by Parshvanatha, the Tirthankara sheltered by the cobra's hood, and by his guardian the serpent-goddess Padmavati.
Kumbhalgarh - A hill fortress whose wall winds for miles along the ridges, second in length only to one in the world, with ancient forest below. Here the serpent is guardian and guide along the pilgrim's path.
feb 12-14
Udaipur
A city of lake-set palaces and long water light, our base for two nights and a gentle counterpoint to the desert.
Molela - A village of Kumbhar potters near Udaipur, where a family of master craftspeople welcomes us to the courtyard in which, for generations, they have shaped sacred terracotta plaques of the village deities. Foremost among them is the many-hooded Nagdevta, the serpent god, a living tradition now carrying a national craft honour and a geographical-indication mark.
feb 14-16
Chittorgarh + Bundi
Chittorgarh - The great hill fort of Mewar, held above all as a place of remembrance. Three times it fell to siege, and three times, with the men riding out to their deaths, the women of the fort chose jauhar, walking into the fire rather
than into capture. We come here in witness to that sacrifice in reverence. Among the towers and the shrines we will also learn of Meera Bai, the poet-saint who sang her love of Krishna within these walls, before continuing to Bundi.
Bundi - A blue-painted town below its cliff fort. The royal stepwell Raniji ki Baori drops forty-six metres into the cool dark, built by a queen in 1699. In shelters near the town, among the oldest rock paintings in India, a cobra waits on a wall painted thousands of years ago, and at nightfall the snake-charmer families dance.
A day with the Bhopi A full day in Bundi brings a rare meeting with a Bhopi, a woman ritual practitioner who enters trance and serves as an oracle for the divine, a doorway into the goddess beliefs and oral traditions still alive in rural Rajasthan.
feb 16-18
Jaipur
Amber Fort and Shila Devi - We reach Jaipur in the afternoon and climb to Amber, with the goddess Shila Devi at its heart, the black-stone Kali brought long ago from Bengal, her silver doors engraved with the ten Mahavidyas.
The bazaars - The heart of the day is the markets: Johari Bazaar for gems and jewellery, Bapu Bazaar for textiles and juttis, Tripolia for lac bangles and ironware, Chandpole for marble and painted wooden shrines. A day to shop, wander, and take the pink city at your own pace.
The block-printers - In the villages of Sanganer and Bagru just outside the city, cloth is still printed by hand with carved teak blocks and natural dyes, a craft you can watch and try. The Anokhi museum of hand printing, in a restored haveli near Amber, keeps the whole tradition.
feb 18-19
Delhi + Departures
We return to the capital where we began, and to the Goddess who set the story turning.
Yogmaya - In old Mehrauli stands the temple of Yogmaya, one of Delhi's most ancient shrines, worshipped not as an image but as a bare stone. She was born the same night as Krishna and laid in his place; when the tyrant Kamsa seized her to kill her, she slipped his grasp and rose into the sky as the eight-armed Devi, Durga herself, and foretold his fall. Krishna's sister and his hidden power, Mahamaya the great illusion, she who in the old telling watches over
the sleeping god upon the world-serpent. Here our journey comes to rest, the Goddess who opened the story
closing it in her own city.
Feb 19 Onward flights home from Delhi. Fourteen days that followed the Goddess and her serpent across Rajasthan, and home again to the capital, to the Mother who set the whole story turning and who closes it in her own city.
Sanctuary of Comfort
Rest and integration are essential to the spiritual journey. Throughout our pilgrimage, we have curated a selection heritage accommodations that offer a clean, comfortable, and grounded atmosphere. These sanctuaries provide the perfect space to nourish your body and spirit after our daily explorations.
- 4+ star heritage hotels whereever possible
- Single occupancy (Double on request)
- Built-in time for shopping and exploration
- Limited spaces to maintain an intimate group energy
Pricing & Inclusions
$3800 USD
$600 deposit required to reserve you space. Limited spaces available.
What is Included
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Endless bottled water for the journey
- All in-country ground transportation via private drivers in air-conditioned cars
- 4+ star hotel accommodations (Single occupancy standard)
- All monument entrance and guide fees
- Gratuity for guides + hotel staff
Not included: Airfare to/from India and personal shopping expenses. + travel insurance
Common Questions
Fitness Level
What to Pack
The pilgrimage involves moderate walking through ancient temple complexes and vibrant bazaars. A basic level of mobility is recommended to comfortably explore heritage sites and navigate uneven terrain.
We suggest modest, comfortable clothing suitable for sacred sites, a sturdy pair of walking shoes, a sun hat, and light layers. November evenings in North India can be cool, so a light shawl or sweater is essential.
February Weather
Safety & Health
February is one of the most pleasant times to visit. Expect clear blue skies and daytime temperatures ranging from 20°C to 28°C (68°F-82°F), cooling down significantly after sunset.
Your wellbeing is our priority. We travel in private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced drivers, stay in curated 4+ star hotels, and provide endless bottled water to ensure a safe and grounded experience throughout India.
What about food safety?
What are Indian toilets like?
We’ll be eating at carefully selected restaurants and hotels where food is freshly prepared and safe for visitors. We’ll guide you on what to enjoy freely and what to avoid (like certain raw foods, tap water, and street ice) so you can relax and savor the flavors of India.
In many of our hotels and main stops, you’ll find Western-style toilets, often with a bidet sprayer. In some temples and roadside areas, you may encounter squat toilets. We will do our best to let you know what to expect and plan rest stops with as much comfort and cleanliness as possible, so you can feel at ease throughout the journey.
Payments & Deposits
Refund Policy
A $600 USD deposit is required to secure your place. The remaining balance is due 90 days before departure. We accept major credit cards and bank transfers through PayPal and Wise.
Deposits are non-refundable but transferable to a future pilgrimage if cancelled at least 120 days prior. For cancellations within 90 days, refunds are subject to hotel and transportation cancellation fees.