VARANASI+PRAYAGRAJ + AYODHYA
Duration: 04 Nights/ 05 Days
Day 01: Varanasi Arrival & Temples tour
On the first day of your trip, you will be arriving at Varanasi Airport from where you will be transferred to the hotel. After check-in formalities at Hotel. Relax for sometime and get rid of all the tiredness from the journey.
Post lunch, Pay a visit to famous attractions of Varanasi like BHU, (Birla Temple, Bharat Kala Bhawan & Museum), Tulsi Manas Mandir, Tridev Temple, Sankat Mochan, Durga Temple, Hanuman Temple & The Bharat Mata Temple.Visit Dasashwamedh Ghat to see Ganga Aarti in the evening. Return to hotel. Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 02: Sarnath & Ramnagar Fort
Early in the morning at 6.00 am, you will be taken to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple followed by Annapurna Temple & Kaal Bhairav Temple. Come back to hotel for breakfast. Relax in the hotel. Post lunch, proceed to Sarnath- a very important place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, the place where Buddha gave his first sermon. Here we visit Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Archaeological Museum– famous for the four headed lion that was once on top of the Ashoka Pillar, Tibetan Buddhist Monastery– The peaceful and traditional Monastery. Later, visit Ramnagar Fort – It was built in the 18th century by the Kashi Naresh Raja Balwant Singh, who was the ruler of Varanasi. The fort also houses a museum where you can see old artefacts, astrological clocks and razor-sharp swords. In the evening, return back to hotel. Overnight stay at Varanasi.
Day 03: Varanasi – Prayagraj
After breakfast, Today you will proceed to Prayagraj – a beautiful city situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Upon arrival at Prayagraj, we visit Anand Bhavan– the former residence of Nehru family which has now been transformed into a museum showcasing various artefacts and articles of the era of Independence movement in India, Laying Hanuman Temple-The shrine is an underground pit which houses an enormous image of Lord Hanuman in a lying position. Further we enjoy boat ride in Triveni sangam and witness the beautiful view of Allahabad fort– It was built by Emperor Akbar. The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near the confluence with the river Ganges. Overnight stay at Prayagraj.
Distance – Varanasi to Prayagraj is 150 KM / 2-3 Hours
Day 04: Pryagraj – Ayodhya
Today we proceed to Ayodhya- a popular pilgrim centre. This town is closely associated with Lord Rama, Upon arrival visit Hanuman Garhi – a 10th century temple of lord Hanuman. Dashrath Mahal – the original residence of King Dashrath- the ruler of Ayodhya and father to Lord Sri Ram. Ram Janmabhumi – the birthplace of Lord Ram, Kanak Bhavan – It is believed that this Bhawan was gifted to Devi Sita by Kaikei immediately after her marriage to Lord Ram. In the evening we stroll around Ram ki paidi for amazing photography, Treta ke Thakur– where Lord Ram conducted Ashwadmedha Yagya. Overnight stay at Ayodhya.
Distance – Prayagraj to Ayodhya is 180 KM / 3-4 Hours
Day 05: Ayodhya – Varanasi / Lucknow Departure
Have an early breakfast and check out from the hotel. It’s your last day of your trip, so bid a sweet farewell to Ayodhya in your own special way. Proceed to the airport / railway station to head back home.
Distance – Ayodhya to Varanasi Airport: 230 km (approx.) / 4-5 Hours
Distance – Ayodhya to Lucknow Airport: 150 km (approx.) / 2-3 Hours