Divine Spiritual Journey – Varanasi | Prayagraj | Ayodhya | Lucknow

Day 01: 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: 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: Prayagraj – Ayodhya (Approx. 160 km / 4 hrs)

• After breakfast, check out and proceed to Ayodhya — the sacred birthplace of Lord Shri Ram.
• Transfer to the hotel for check-in.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• On arrival, visit Kanak Bhavan – where Mata Sita was gifted a palace by Kaikeyi after marriage.
• Dashrath Mahal – royal palace of Lord Rama’s father, King Dashrath.
• Attend the Evening Aarti at Saryu Ghat, a mesmerizing devotional experience.
• Dinner at local restaurants.
• Return to the Hotel.
• Overnight stay in Ayodhya.

Day 05: Ayodhya Darshan | Proceed to 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 and check out.
• Depart for Lucknow.
• En route to lunch at a local restaurant.
• On arrival in Lucknow, check in at the hotel and relax.
• In the evening, explore Hazratganj Market or enjoy leisure time at Gomti Riverfront.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Overnight stay in Lucknow.
  

Day 06: Lucknow Sightseeing & Departure

• After breakfast, explore the key attractions of the City of Nawabs:
• Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, and Rumi Darwaza.
• Drive past Ambedkar Park and Clock Tower.
• Lunch at a local Awadhi restaurant.
• Transfer to Lucknow Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey, carrying divine and soulful memories of your spiritual pilgrimage.