Divine Spiritual Journey – Varanasi | Prayagraj | Chitrakoot | Ayodhya

Day 01: Arrival in Varanasi | Evening Ganga Aarti

• Arrival at Varanasi Airport / Railway Station.
• Meet our representative and transfer to the hotel for check-in and relaxation.
• 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: Kashi Darshan & Sarnath Excursion

• Start your day with darshan at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Mata Annapurna Temple, and Vishalakshi Temple. (You can opt for Mangla Aarti, for which you have to reach the temple by 2 AM).
• Stop at Laxmi Tea Stall and enjoy their famous white butter toast.
• Continue to Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir and Durga Kund Temple.
• Return to the hotel for breakfast and some rest.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Proceed for an excursion to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment.
• Visit Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, and Sarnath Archaeological Museum (home to the Ashokan Lion Capital).
• Explore Chaukhandi Stupa and Thai & Tibetan Monasteries.
• Witness the Light & Sound Show at Sarnath in the evening.
• Enjoy leisure time and shopping at the local markets.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Return to the hotel.
• Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 03: Varanasi to Prayagraj (Approx. 120 km / 3 hrs)

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Prayagraj.
• Transfer to the hotel for check-in.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Visit the sacred Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mystical Saraswati rivers — perform snan and rituals.
• Seek blessings at Hanuman Mandir (famous for the reclining idol of Lord Hanuman).
• Visit Alopi Devi Temple, one of the revered Shakti Peethas.
• Explore Anand Bhavan, the ancestral home of the Nehru family (optional, if time permits).
• In the evening, enjoy a peaceful stroll along the ghats of Sangam.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Return to the Hotel.
• Overnight stay in Prayagraj.

Day 04: Excursion to Chitrakoot (Approx. 130 km / 3.5 hrs one way)

• Early breakfast at the hotel, then proceed for a full-day excursion to Chitrakoot, the divine land associated with Lord Rama’s exile years.
• Visit: Ramghat – where Lord Rama, Sita Ji, and Lakshman Ji performed rituals on the banks of the Mandakini River.
• Kamadgiri Parvat – believed to fulfill the wishes of devotees.
• Gupt Godavari Caves – sacred caves where Lord Rama held court with Lakshman.
• Sati Anusuya Ashram – dedicated to the sage Atri and his wife Anusuya.
• Lunch at a local restaurant in Chitrakoot.
• Return to Prayagraj in the evening.
• 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, check out and proceed to Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Transfer to the hotel for check-in.
• On arrival, visit: Kanak Bhavan – palace gifted to Mata Sita by Kaikeyi after her marriage.
• Dashrath Mahal – royal residence of King Dashrath, Lord Rama’s father.
• In the evening, attend the Saryu Ghat Aarti, a deeply spiritual and soul-stirring experience.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Return to 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 sacred birthplace of Lord Rama.
• Hanuman Garhi – one of the most prominent temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
• Return to the hotel for breakfast.
• Free time for shopping in Varanasi’s local markets.
• Drive to Lucknow Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey, carrying divine memories of your spiritual pilgrimage.