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Spiritual Escape: 4-Day Journey to Varanasi & Ayodhya

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Italian, French, Spanish, Russian
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Varanasi

    You'll arrive in Varanasi and get settled into your hotel. After that, head to the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple and spend time walking through Vishwanath Gali, where you can check out traditional shops and grab some street food. By evening, you'll head to Dashashwamedh Ghat to see the Ganga Aarti ceremony with its ritual fires and chanting happening as the sun sets.

    Start point
    Shastri Nagar, Sigra, Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (Pickup from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Madin), Hotel (Hotel Radisson), Hotel (The Clarks Varanasi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    • Explore Vishwanath Gali street
    • Attend Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset boat ride on the Ganges
    Landmarks
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    Vishwanath Gali
    Dashashwamedh Ghat
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  2. Day 2

    Sarnath

    Start early before sunrise for a boat ride on the Ganges to catch the golden light and morning spirituality of the ghats. During the day you'll visit Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Durga Temple, and Tulsi Manas Mandir. Then stop by Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum at Banaras Hindu University to see rare artifacts and artworks. Later, travel to Sarnath (about 45 minutes from Varanasi) and see the Dhamek Stupa, Ashokan Pillar, and the Sarnath Museum. You'll get back to Varanasi for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
    • Visit Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
    • Visit Durga Temple
    • Visit Tulsi Manas Mandir
    • Explore Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
    • Visit Dhamek Stupa
    • Visit Ashokan Pillar
    • Explore Sarnath Museum
    Landmarks
    Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
    Durga Temple
    Tulsi Manas Mandir
    Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
    Dhamek Stupa
    Ashokan Pillar
    Sarnath Museum
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  3. Day 3

    Ayodhya

    After breakfast, drive to Ayodhya, which takes about 4 to 5 hours. Once you arrive, check in and rest for a bit. Then you'll visit the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram, followed by Hanuman Garhi temple. Next, explore Kanak Bhawan and Nageshwarnath Temple, both with important connections to the Ramayana. In the evening, take a walk along Guptar Ghat on the Sarayu River before driving back to Varanasi.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir
    • Visit Hanuman Garhi
    • Visit Kanak Bhawan
    • Visit Nageshwarnath Temple
    • Stroll along Guptar Ghat
    Landmarks
    Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir
    Hanuman Garhi
    Kanak Bhawan
    Nageshwarnath Temple
    Guptar Ghat
  4. Day 4

    Varanasi Departure

    You'll have breakfast at your hotel and then free time to relax or do a bit of last-minute exploring. Later, you'll be dropped off at Varanasi airport for your departure.

    End point
    Shastri Nagar, Sigra, Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (Drop at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily Breakfast at the hotel)
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