Varanasi – Sarnath – Prayagraj – Ayodhya – Naimisharanya – Varanasi/Lucknow
Varanasi – Sarnath – Prayagraj – Ayodhya – Naimisharanya – Varanasi/Lucknow
On arrival at Varanasi, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, relax for some time. In the evening, witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, where priests perform rituals with lit lamps, chanting mantras, and the holy Ganges glows with thousands of floating diyas. This divine experience will mark a blissful beginning of your spiritual journey.
Meal Plan: -Dinner
Night Stay: Varanasi
Early morning, enjoy a serene boat ride on the River Ganges to witness the magical sunrise and the spiritual life of devotees at the ghats. Return to the hotel for breakfast and then proceed for a city tour covering the sacred temples of Varanasi including Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, and the famous BHU Vishwanath Mandir. In the afternoon, take an excursion to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Visit the Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, and Sarnath Museum. Return to Varanasi in the evening for rest.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Night Stay: Varanasi
After breakfast, check out and drive to Prayagraj (120 km / 3 hrs). On arrival, visit the holy Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Here, you can perform last rituals such as Pind Daan, Asthi Visarjan, or Ganga Snan, as per family traditions. Later, proceed to visit Hanuman Temple (famous for its reclining Hanuman idol), Akshayavat (immortal banyan tree), and Anand Bhavan (ancestral residence of the Nehru family). In the evening, spend some peaceful moments near Sangam before checking into your hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Night Stay: Prayagraj
After breakfast, depart for Ayodhya (170 km / 4 hrs). On arrival, begin your pilgrimage with darshan at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, followed by visits to Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan, Treta Ke Thakur Temple, and the sacred Saryu Ghat. In the evening, participate in the soulful Saryu Aarti, which fills the atmosphere with devotion and tranquility. This day is designed at an easy pace so that elderly and middle-aged travelers can comfortably enjoy their darshan. Later, check in at the hotel in Ayodhya.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Night Stay: Ayodhya
After breakfast, drive to Naimisharanya (90 km / 2.5 hrs), one of the most revered pilgrimage sites mentioned in ancient scriptures. Here, visit Chakratirth, Lalita Devi Temple, and Suta Gaddi, places believed to hold great spiritual significance. After darshan, proceed for your onward journey. Guests can either choose Lucknow (90 km / 2 hrs) for convenient airport/railway station drop, or return back to Varanasi (220 km / 5–6 hrs) depending on travel preference.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
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