Varanasi Prayagraj Ayodhya Bhakti Yatra (5 Nights / 6 Days)

Tour Overview

• Package Name: Varanasi Prayagraj Ayodhya Bhakti Yatra Standard .
• Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days .
• Routing: 2 Nights in Varanasi, 1 Night in Prayagraj, 1 Night in Ayodhya, 1 Night in Varanasi .
• Key Highlights: Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Triveni Sangam, and Ram Janam Bhoomi .

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Varanasi

• Hotel: Vikram Palace or similar .
• Itinerary:
  • Upon arrival at Varanasi Airport or Railway Station, you will be escorted to your hotel by a private vehicle .
  • In the evening, visit Dashashwamedh Ghat, the main and most vibrant ghat in Varanasi, to witness the grand Ganga Aarti .
  • Enjoy a serene hand-boat ride on the River Ganges (subject to weather and water flow conditions) .
  • Note: The vehicle is provided only for the airport arrival transfer, evening Aarti, and boating .

Day 2: Varanasi Sightseeing

• Hotel: Vikram Palace or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast .
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, embark on a comprehensive spiritual tour of Varanasi .
  • Visit the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, and the nearby Annapurna Mandir .
  • Seek blessings at Sankat Mochan Mandir and the red sandstone Durga Mandir (Monkey Temple) .
  • Visit Tulsi Manas Mandir, where the Ramcharitmanas was composed .
  • Explore the sprawling campus of Benaras Hindu University .
  • Take a short trip to Sarnath to visit the sacred Buddhist site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon, and see the Mahabodhi Society Temple .

Day 3: Varanasi to Prayagraj

• Hotel: Golden Tree or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast .
• Itinerary:
  • Check out after breakfast and drive to Prayagraj .
  • Take a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Sarasvati rivers .
  • Visit the Bada Hanuman Mandir to see its unique reclining idol .
  • See the legendary Akshayvat Tree, believed to be the indestructible banyan tree .
  • Tour Anand Bhawan, the historic home of the Nehru family and birthplace of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru .
  • Important Note for Prayagraj: During the Kumbh period, especially on Shahi Snan dates, day trips can be restricted due to traffic management; staying in a camp at the Kumbh Mela ground is recommended .

Day 4: Prayagraj to Ayodhya

• Hotel: Bedis Dreamland or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast .
• Itinerary:
  • Following breakfast, drive to the holy city of Ayodhya .
  • Visit Ram Janam Bhoomi, the sacred birthplace of Lord Rama and site of the grand new temple .
  • Explore Kanak Bhawan, a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ram and Goddess Sita .
  • Ascend the small hilltop to visit Hanuman Garhi, an ancient prominent temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman .
  • Visit Raj Darbar and Karsevak Sthal .

Day 5: Ayodhya to Varanasi

• Hotel: Vikram Palace or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast .
• Itinerary:
  • Check out after breakfast and take the return drive back to Varanasi .
  • Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure .

Day 6: Departure from Varanasi

• Meals: Breakfast .
• Itinerary:
  • Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel and complete the check-out process .
  • You will be transferred to the Varanasi Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey .
  • Note: The vehicle is available solely for the airport drop transfer on this day .

Accommodation Summary

• Varanasi: Vikram Palace or similar for 3 Nights (Days 1, 2, and 5) .
• Prayagraj: Golden Tree or similar for 1 Night (Day 3) .
• Ayodhya: Bedis Dreamland or similar for 1 Night (Day 4) .

Package Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

• Accommodation on a double/twin sharing basis in the mentioned or similar hotels for 5 nights .
• Daily breakfast (except on Day 1) .
• Airport arrival and departure transfers .
• All transfers and sightseeing by one private vehicle as per the tour itinerary .
• Boating on the River Ganges in Varanasi once during the stay via hand boat (subject to weather, water level, and flow permissions) .
• Standard travel insurance coverage for the entire duration of the tour (additional fees apply for guests aged 70 and above) .
• GST and TCS are included.

Exclusions

• Guide services and charges .
• Any entrance fees, monument fees, mobile/camera/video tickets .
• VIP darshan, Dakshina, Prashad, or garland fees .
• Meals other than those specifically mentioned .
• Remittance or bank charges for the transfer of money .
• Tips, gratuities, porterage, soft drinks, mineral water, and phone calls .
• Any personal expenditure or optional tours .
• High season surcharges (e.g., during the Chinese New Year period) or special event supplements