Divine Spiritual Journey – Varanasi | Bodhgaya | Prayagraj | Ayodhya

Day 01: 10th December | Arrival in Varanasi | Evening Ganga Aarti

• Arrival at Varanasi Airport / Railway Station.
• Transfer to the hotel for check-in.
• Lunch at the famous Baati Chokha Restaurant – enjoy authentic Banarasi cuisine.
• In the evening, witness the divine Ganga Aarti from the boat — a mesmerizing spiritual experience at Dashashwamedh Ghat, where the sacred river glows with thousands of lamps.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Return to the hotel.
• Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 02: 11th December | Kashi Darshan & Sarnath Excursion

• Early morning proceed for Mangla Aarti at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
• Visit Mata Annapurna Temple, Vishalakshi Temple, and Kaal Bhairav Temple – the protector deity of Kashi.
• Stop by for tea at the iconic Laxmi Tea Stall, located near Chowk.
• Continue to Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir, Durga Kund Temple, and Tulsi Manas Mandir.
• Return to the hotel for breakfast and rest.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Later, proceed for an excursion to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment.
• Visit Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Sarnath Archaeological Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa.
• Explore Thai and Tibetan Monasteries.
• In the evening, enjoy the Light & Sound Show at Sarnath (optional).
• Dinner at a local restaurant and return to the hotel.
• Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 03: Excursion to Bodhgaya

• After early breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion to Bodhgaya (approx. 260 km / 5–6 hrs one way).
• On arrival, visit the Mahabodhi Temple Complex — a UNESCO World Heritage Site marking the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.
• Offer prayers at the sacred Bodhi Tree, a direct descendant of the original tree.
• Visit Vishnupad Temple in Gaya, marking Lord Vishnu’s footprint and a key site for Pind Daan rituals.
• See the Falgu River and Akshayavat Tree, mentioned in ancient scriptures.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• In the evening, return to Varanasi.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Return to the hotel.
• Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 04: Varanasi to Prayagraj (Approx. 120 km / 3 hrs)

• After breakfast, check out and proceed to Prayagraj – the city of divine confluence.
• Transfer to the hotel for check-in.
• Visit the holy Triveni Sangam, where the sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati meet. Participate in rituals or take a holy dip.
• Seek blessings at Hanuman Mandir (featuring a reclining idol of Lord Hanuman).
• Visit Alopi Devi Temple, one of the Shakti Peethas.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Explore Anand Bhavan (optional) – the historic residence of the Nehru family.
• Enjoy the peaceful ambience along the ghats during sunset.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Return to the hotel.
• Overnight stay in Prayagraj.

Day 05: Prayagraj to Ayodhya (Approx. 160 km / 4 hrs)

• After breakfast, drive to Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram.
• On arrival, visit Kanak Bhavan – the golden palace gifted to Sita Ji after her marriage.
• Dashrath Mahal – the royal residence of Lord Rama’s father.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Attend the Evening Aarti at Saryu Ghat, a divine experience where devotion fills the air and thousands of diyas light up the riverbank.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Check into the hotel.
• Overnight stay in Ayodhya.

Day 06: Ayodhya Darshan | Departure from Lucknow (Approx. 135 km / 3 hrs)

• Early morning visit to: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple – the divine birthplace of Lord Rama.
• Hanuman Garhi – one of the most prominent temples of Ayodhya, dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
• Return to the hotel for breakfast.
• Free time for shopping in Varanasi’s local markets.
• Check out from the hotel and transfer to Lucknow Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey with divine memories of your spiritual journey.