Through a soul-cleansing journey, one may find themselves enlightened with knowledge. We invite you to visit the holy town of Varanasi and day excursions to Prayagraj and Chitrakoot. The town of Varanasi is hailed as the ultimate pilgrimage destination, dotted with tens of temples and most known for the Ganga Aarti of Dashashwamedh Ghat. Aside from the multiple temples, we’ll also visit Prayagraj, a holy pilgrimage centre not far from the city, well-known for the Kumbh Fair held every 12 years and where the Sangam is at. Then to Chitrakoot, a beautiful city that is also a pilgrimage centre, believed to be where Lord Rama spent 12 years in exile with mother Sita. The riverside district is adorned with many beautiful temples, a gorgeous destination for zealous visitors.
3 Star Hand-Picked Accommodation
Daily Breakfast
All Transfers & Sightseeing on Private Basis ( upto 4 pax – Sedan, 5-6 pax – Innova / Ertiga, 7-12 pax T/T)
Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat (at own cost)
Godowlia Crossing
Assi Ghat
The Annapurna Temple, Kaal Bhairav Temple, Durga Temple & Tulsi Manas Temple
Sankat Mochan Temple & Bharat Mata temple
Visit Sarnath
Excursion to Prayagraj
Chandrashekhar Azad Park
Mankameshwar Temple
Day excursion to Chitrakoot, including Janki Kund and Ram Darshan
All personal expenses like entry fee, boating charges etc. are not included (on direct payment basis)
Day 1
Arrival At Varanasi And Witness Most Spectacular Ganga Arti In Evening
- After your arrival at the Varanasi Airport or railway station, you will be greeted by our representatives to be transferred to the hotel. You have time to relax and freshen up until evening time.
- We start the trip with Ganga Arti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. It is a holy fire ritual held at one of the oldest and most sacred ghats in Varanasi. This ceremony has become a popular sight as the spectacular ritual takes place every evening in the city of Varanasi. Once the crowd disperses, we walk down the streets to Godowlia Crossing, a perfect place to enjoy local specialties, such as Lassi or Thandai. Lassi is a blended drink made of dahl, and spices, often with added fruits, while Thandai is perfect for hot weather as rose petals, almonds, watermelons, and other refreshing ingredients are mixed with milk and sugar.
- After a delightful evening exploring the greatest ‘Tirth,’ we return to our hotel for an overnight stay in Varanasi.
Lunch - Not Included
Dinner - Not Included
Day 2
Sunrise Boat Tour with Varanasi Local Sightseeing
- After breakfast, we’ll visit Assi Ghat, a great spot to get a spectacular view of sunrise. Then from Assi Ghat, we’ll take a boat to head for Dashashwamedh Ghat, and then to Kashi Vishwanath Temple to take part in Jyotirlinga Darshan.
- The Annapurna Temple is within walking distance from Vishwanath Temple and is dedicated to goddess Annapurna. You can see an idol of the goddess carved in the 18th century that had traveled across the seas and finally returned to Varanasi. Then we’ll visit one of the oldest Shiva temples in Varanasi, Kaal Bhairav Temple. Also Durga Temple, which is also called the Monkey temple, that features multi-tiered shikhara and incredible North Indian Nagara architecture design. You also don’t want to miss Tulsi Manas Temple that is blessed with a beautiful view of the city and significantly important historical value in Hinduism.
- Sankat Mochan Temple that is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman is another must-see holy temple founded in the 16th century and is one of the oldest Hindu shrines in Varanasi. We’ll also see Birla Temple, which is a modern-day temple located inside Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. While in BHU, we’ll also enter Bharat Kala Bhavan, the university museum that displays culturally and historically important knowledge about art and culture of India. Then we’ll go to Bharat Mata temple which is located inside the campus of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth. It is one of the rare temples where instead of idols, it has the carving of undivided India’s map in marble instead and is dedicated to Bharat Mata, or the “Mother India.”
- After lunch, we’ll visit Sarnath, a small village located about 10 km from the holy city. It is well-known as where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma. Now, it’s a deer park adorned with Buddhist monuments and excavation spots. There’s also the Sarnath Museum and a beautiful Buddha Park for a relaxing walk around before returning back to Varanasi for dinner and for an overnight stay at the hotel.
NOTE: Entrances to museums / temples/ Pujas not included and will be on direct payment.
NOTE: Entrance to temples, puja, boat ride, daan, etc. not included and directly payable at the time of travel. Also, note that most of the temples do remain closed between 1200-1700 hours. There are temples at each place which remain open throughout the day, so please schedule accordingly and check before visit. Moreover all activities/sevas/pujas do get altered or not available in festival times, so exercise caution.
Breakfast - Included at Hotel
Lunch - Not Included
Dinner - Not Included
Day 3
Transfer from Varanasi To Prayagraj – Triveni Sangam (Confluence Of River Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati)
- After an early breakfast, we drive to Prayagraj from 8 am and arrive in about 3 hours. We’ll stop at Vindhyachal Temple on our way where as per Markandey Purana Maa Durga is believed to have incarnated and killed the demon Mahishasur. The river Ganga also flows through this pilgrimage site. Upon arrival, we will do check-in at the hotel before exploring the city.
We’ll visit several spots, starting from Sangam Sthal. Then to Anand Bhawan, a historic house museum in Prayagraj of Nehru family. Then to Chandrashekhar Azad Park, a beautiful public park that was opened in 1870 to commemorate Prince Alfred’s visit to the city. It is also the biggest park in the city. - Akshayavata is another spot to visit in Prayagraj, known as the sacred fig tree from the mythology. Prayagraj is known as one of the holy cities of India, a perfect day excursion from Varanasi. The city is often mentioned in histories and mythological stories as Prayag or Teerthraj as a holy pilgrimage centre and where the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati meet. This confluence is called Sangam and is where Magha fairs take place and becomes the destination of pilgrims every year.
- The Kumbh Fair is held every 12 th year and is dubbed as the world’s largest congregation of devotees. One of these temples is the Patalpuri Temple, which is believed to be the holiest in the city. We’ll visit the temple where people believed to have been visited by Lord Rama and famed Chinese traveller and writer, Hiuen Tsang. We’ll also visit the Mankameshwar Temple, located at the bank of Yamuna River, is one of the most visited temples. And nature lovers are going to love Minto Park, located not far from the temple. After dinner, we spend an overnight stay at the hotel in Prayagraj
NOTE - Entrance to temples, museums, forts puja, boat ride, daan, etc. not included and directly payable at the time of travel. Also, note that most of the temples do remain closed between 1200-1700 hours. There are temples at each place which remain open throughout the day, so please schedule accordingly and check before visit. Moreover all activities/sevas/pujas do get altered or not available in festival times, so exercise caution.
Breakfast - Included at Hotel
Lunch - Not Included
Dinner - Not Included
Day 4
Day Excursion To Chitrakoot – The Hill Of Many Wonders
- After an early breakfast, we set off on a day trip to Chitrakoot, a 3-hour drive from Prayagraj. Known as “the hills of many wonders,” this beautiful district is celebrated in various writings and medium. From ballads to religious scriptures, the place remains a popular destination for pilgrimage or just a sightseeing trip with references to the epic Ramayana. We’ll visit Kamadgiri, a hallowed hills surrounded by forests where Kamadgiri Temple and other temples can be found. Then to Ram Ghat, a popular spot believed to be where Lord Rama, Goddess Sita and Lord Laxman spoke with Saint Goswami Tulsidas when they spent 12 years in exile. Next is the beautiful Hanuman Dhara as you listen to the calming, gentle sound of the spring flowing down Lord Hanuman’s statue. Janki Kund, located not far from Ram Ghat, has a beautiful view of the reservoir of Chitrakoot, situated on the banks of River Mandakini. And not to be missed is the unique Ram Darshan where worship and offerings are prohibited, but instead imparts important moral lessons to visitors and devotees. Ganesh Bagh will spoil you with the gorgeous architecture of the seven-storey baoli and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Before we leave, we’ll visit Gupta Godavari, where the river pinched between two rocks is believed to be River Godavari who secretly came with the wish to see Lord Rama. It is a nature wonder because the tiny rivulet that was the source of the tanks of water in an underground cave temple, where two stone-carved thrones are believed to be where Lord Rama and Lord Lakshmana sat on. We return to Prayagraj for dinner and spend overnight at the hotel.
Note - Entrance to temples, museums, forts, puja, boat ride, daan, etc. not included and directly payable at the time of travel. Also, note that most of the temples do remain closed between 1200-1700 hours. There are temples at each place which remain open throughout the day, so please schedule accordingly and check before visit. Moreover all activities/sevas/pujas do get altered or not available in festival times, so exercise caution
Breakfast - Included at Hotel
Lunch - Not Included
Dinner - Not Included
Day 5
Departure from Allahabad
- After breakfast, we check-out from the hotel and take you to Prayagraj airport/railway station depending on your request.
Breakfast - Included at Hotel
Lunch - Not Included
Dinner - Not Included