| Duration: | 7 Day(s) - 6 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Pilgrimage Tours |
Day 01: Varanasi / Kashi
A representative will meet & greet you upon arrival in Kashi, Later drive to your Varanasi pre-booked hotel stay. Before heading out on a tour of the Ghats meet your guide /Driver for a tour briefing about the events occurring in the days ahead. Begin your evening tour of this spiritual city with a visit to the Ghats. This series of stone steps lead to the holy river where you will find Hindu and Jain worshipers mediating and teaching along the shores of the Ganges River.
Your guide will share stories about Lord Shiva, who chose Varanasi as his home as you watch people from across the country gather to bathe in the waters of the Ganges. Hindus consider this to be the holiest of experiences. Gain a deeper understanding of the belief that those cremated on the sacred steps receive salvation after their death. Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 02: Varanasi Local Sightseeing
In the early morning, one can opt to take the Subah-e-Benaras (Sunrise of Varanasi) boat trip(optional) to enjoy the sunrise and also see the historical ghats of Varanasi. On the boat trip, one can understand the traditions & culture of Kashi.
Later visit to Vishwanath temple, Annapurna devi, Vishalakshi devi, Sankat mocha, Durga kund, manas temple and Birla temple - BHU and in afternoon visit Sarnath (10kms from Kashi) is the place where Lord Buddha had preached his sermon/dharma to his first five disciples after attaining enlightenment in Bodh Gaya. In Sarnath visit Dhamek Stupa - the most visited and known as the most important Buddhist shrine in the world. Later also visit the museum, Thai temple, and Main temple.Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 03: Varanasi to Gaya/ Bodhgaya to Varanasi
In the morning drive to Gaya -Lord Rama along with Sita & Lakshmana visited Gaya for offering PIND-DAAN to their father Dasharath, where one can do darshan of Vishnu Padam and also you may do puja for forefathers (Shradh puja) later visit world heritage place Bodhgaya where lord buddha have done meditation for 6 years and Anandvan forest. In Bodh Gaya visit the Mahabodhi temple, China temple, Thai Temple, and Japanese Temple and return to Varanasi. Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 04: Varanasi to Allahabad
In the morning after breakfast, transfer to Allahabad which is also known as Prayag where you can take bath in Triveni Sangam and later visit Bada Hanuman, Patalpuri, Akshayvat, Bhardwaj Ashram, Anand Bhawan. Overnight in Allahabad.
Day 05: Allahabad to Chitrakoot to Allahabad
In the morning after breakfast, start the journey from Allahabad and then transfer to Chitrakoot. Chitrakoot - is celebrated in ballads & scriptures for its religious importance and close association with the epic Ramayan. It is believed to be the place where Lord Rama and Sita spent 12 yrs of their exile and where the Sage Atri and Sati Anasuiya meditated. Also, visit Temples on both sides UP and MP. Later return to Allahabad. Overnight in Allahabad.
Day 06: Allahabad to Ayodhya to Lucknow / Nemisharanya
In the morning transfer to Ayodhaya and later full day sightseeing. Visit Ramjanam bhumi, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan, Ramkot. later drive to Nemisharanya- a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Overnight in Nemisharanya.
Day 07: Nemisharanya to Varanasi
After breakfast, pack your baggage with a promise of coming back again. Proceed to Varanasi Airport/Railway station on time to board your flight/train with a lot of sweet memories of your holidays
