3 Nights 4 Days Varanasi with Ayodhya

Arrival Varanasi by Flight / Train

Meals : Breakfast Only

Arrival Varanasi by Flight / Train

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Upon arrival meet & greet at Varanasi Airport/Railway Station and transfer to Hotel

Varanasi or Banaras (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world

Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed

Mark Twain, the English author and literature, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Banaras, once older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together

" Abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown

Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have  the power to wash away the sins of mortals

Check into the hotel upon arrival

Later in the evening, proceed to visit the evening Ganga Aarti at the Ghat

Every evening, Ganga Aarti is carried out in three holy cities in India

They are Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Varanasi

All three of them have different vibes and energies

It is said that you should be a part of all three arts once in your lifetime

The Aarti is always carried out facing the River Ganga

A lot of lamps are lit during the Aarti

They are usually circled out by priests

It is always done clockwise

The Aarti is always accompanied by different songs sung while praising the Ganga

It is believed that the lamps acquire the power of the deity

Staying in a hotel in Varanasi for the night

Varanasi / Prayagraj / Ayodhya by Surface (Approx. 289 Kms / 07 Hrs.)

Meals : Breakfast Only

Varanasi / Prayagraj / Ayodhya by Surface (Approx. 289 Kms / 07 Hrs.)

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Early breakfast at hotel

After breakfast, proceed to Prayagraj

Upon arrival proceed for sightseeing tour of Prayagraj

Triveni Sangam is the junction point of three rivers: Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati (which is a mythical river, supposed to have dried up millennia ago)

Both the Ganga and the Yamuna are extremely revered rivers in Indian mythology, and hence the confluence point of these rivers has attained extremely high religious importance

Bade Hanuman Mandir is located in the Sangam area of Allahabad

This temple is unique in that it was built underground and has a leaning posture that is 20 feet long and 8 feet wide

Anand Bhawan is the former residence of the Nehru family, which has now been transformed into a museum showcasing various artefacts and articles from the era of the Indian Independence Movement

Allahabad Fort is a splendid work of architecture that was built during the reign of Akbar, the Mughal Emperor, in 1583

The marvellous structure is located on the banks of the confluence of the rivers Ganga and Yamuna and is well-known for being the largest fort ever built by Akbar

After sightseeing tour of Prayagraj, later proceed for Ayodhya

Upon arrival, check into the hotel and spend the night in Ayodhya

Ayodhya / Varanasi by Surface (Approx. 220 Kms / 05 Hrs.)

Meals : Breakfast Only

Ayodhya / Varanasi by Surface (Approx. 220 Kms / 05 Hrs.)

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Breakfast at the hotel in the morning

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed for a sightseeing tour of Ayodhya

Ramjanma Bhoomi: Ramjanma Bhoomi is believed to have been the birthplace of the Hindu deity, Lord Ram

According to the Indian epic Ramayan, Ram, Lord Vishnu's seventh manifestation, is said to have grown up along Ayodhya's river Sarayu

It is a highly revered site for Hindu devotees

Hanuman Garhi: Located in Sai Nagar, Hanuman Garhi is a 10th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Hanuman

It is one of the most important temples in Ayodhya, as it is customary to visit Hanuman Garhi before visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya

It is believed that Lord Hanuman lived at the temple site, guarding Ayodhya

Kanak Bhawan: The Kanak Bhawan is established towards the north-eastern corner of the Ram Janmabhoomi in Tulsi Nagar

Constructed in 1891, this temple is also known as Sone-ka-Ghar

It is a holy site dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Rama and his wife, Goddess Sita

Sita Ki Rasoi: Sita Ki Rasoiis believed to be an ancient kitchen used by the goddess Sita herself

Built quite close to the Ram Janmabhoomi, this sacred site is now a temple housing some exhibit vessels

After a sightseeing tour of Ayodhya, continue driving to Varanasi

Upon arrival Check-In at Hotel

Staying at a hotel for the night

Varanasi Morning Sightseeing & Departure

Meals : Breakfast Only

Varanasi Morning Sightseeing & Departure

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Early morning boat ride tour will give you the real view of holy Varanasi, where you will see the morning rituals, special features of the various Ghats that you will pass along the way and burning ghat where the dead are cremated

After your boat ride, visit the popular Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Return back to hotel for breakfast

After breakfast, proceed for the temple tour of Varanasi

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is situated by the River Assi and was built in the 1900s by the
freedom fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya

It is dedicated to Lord Rama and Hanuman

Annapurna Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples (Mandir) in the holy city of Varanasi

This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the goddess Annapurna

Annapurna is the Hindu goddess of nourishment and is a form of the goddess Parvati

The current Annapurna Mandir was constructed in the 18th century by Maratha Peshwa Bajirao

Tulsi Manas Mandir is dedicated to Lord Rama and named after the saint poet Tulsi Das

It displays the Shikhara style of architecture and exhibits various inscriptions from the Ram Charit Manas on the walls of the temple

Bharat Mata Mandir is a unique shrine dedicated to our country, Mother India

The temple has no deities, only a relief map of the country carved in marble

The temple was the brainchild of
Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta, a freedom fighter

It was built in 1936 and inaugurated by Mahatma
Gandhi, and has ever since been the only one in the world dedicated to a country

After the Varanasi Temple Tour, transfer to the airport or railway station for your next destination