Ayodhya – Varanasi Spiritual Tour

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Ayodhya – Varanasi Spiritual Tour

A pilgrimage across Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Prayagraj, Bodhgaya and Varanasi.

Duration6 Nights / 7 Days
Best TimeOctober to March
Starts FromLucknow
Group Size24 guests
BrochureBook Now
The destination

The journey, thoughtfully composed

A spiritual circuit from Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya through Chitrakoot's exile sites and Prayagraj's Triveni Sangam to Bodhgaya's Mahabodhi Temple, closing with sunrise on the Ganga and the evening Aarti at Varanasi.

Temples of Ayodhya and Varanasi
Temples of Ayodhya and Varanasi
01Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple darshan
02Prayagraj Triveni Sangam
03Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya
04Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Day by day

Your proposed itinerary

7 days
Day01

Lucknow Arrival & Ayodhya Sightseeing (Approx.: 140 km/3 hrs.).

Welcome to Lucknow, drive to Ayodhya, upon arrival check-in and fresh n up (Hotel: Check-in time 2 pm & Check- out time 11 am). After that, Visit Ayodhya city tour - Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan, Ramkot, Swarg Dwar, Nageshwarnath temple , Veena Chowk — a beautiful tribute dedicated to the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar Ji. Ayodhya, situated on the banks of the Ghaghara River, holds immense religious significance. It is revered as the birthplace of Lord Rama and is believed that bathing in the river can absolve one of their sins. Ayodhya, formerly known as Kosaladesa, bears remnants of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Islam, reflecting its rich historical and cultural heritage. Jain tradition holds that Ayodhya is the birthplace of five tirthankaras, including Adinath, the first tirthankara. After sightseeing, drive back to hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Ayodhya. (Lunch+Dinner)

Meals / Lunch, DinnerStay / Ayodhya
Temples of Ayodhya and Varanasi
Day02

Ayodhya to Chitrakoot Sightseeing & Stay (Approx.: 275 km/6 hrs.).

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Chitrakoot, upon arrival check-in and fresh n up. Visit Chitrakoot sightseeing, this mythologically significant town was where Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spent part of their 14 years. It boasts revered temples like Bharat Milap Temple and Hanuman Dhara, Kamadgiri, and Ram Ghat. After sightseeing drive to hotel.

Meals / Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerStay / Chitrakoot
Day03

Chitrakoot to Prayagraj Sightseeing & Varanasi Stay (Approx.: 250 km/6 hrs.).

Day 3 - Chitrakoot to Prayagraj Sightseeing & Varanasi Stay (Approx.: 250 km/6 hrs.). After breakfast at hotel drive to Prayagraj, Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, revered for its cultural and historical significance. Nestled at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, Prayagraj hosts the sacred Kumbh Mela, attracting millions of pilgrims for a spiritual dip in the Sangam, the holiest meeting point of these sacred rivers. Upon arrival, visit Triveni Sangam, Hanuman Temple, Alopi devi Shakti Peeth Temple, Allahabad Fort, Swaraj Bhawan and Anand Bhavan. After sightseeing drive to Varanasi upon arrival check-in and Fresh n up at approx.: 8PM.

Meals / Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerStay / Varanasi
Local colour
Day04

Varanasi – Bodhgaya (Approx.: 260 km/6 hrs.)

After breakfast at hotel, you departed for another holy city of Bodhgaya. Upon arrival, accommodation in the hotel. Next visit the Lord Buddha Temple, Maha Bodhi Temple, Bodhi tree, Buddha statue etc. Bodhgaya is a religious and pilgrimage site associated with the Mahabodhi temple complex in the Gaya region of the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for the place where Gautam Buddha got an insight into the Bodhi tree. For Buddhists, Bodhgaya is the most important of the four main pilgrimage sites of Gautama Buddhist life.

Meals / Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerStay / Bodhgaya
Day05

Bodhgaya to Varanasi via Gaya (Approx.: 270 km/6 hrs.).

After breakfast at hotel, Early Morning Perform the rituals in Gaya. Religious significance, Gaya is considered sacred in Jain, Hindu and Buddhist traditions. It is mentioned in the great epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. Rama, along with Sita and Lakshmana came here to perform Pind Daan for their father Dasharatha, making the place a major pilgrimage site for Hindus. Additionally, Bodh Gaya, located 16 kilometers (9.9 mi) away, is the place where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment and is one of the four sacred sites of Buddhism. After lunch, visit Tibetan temple and some other Buddhist places and drive to Varanasi. After sightseeing drive to Varanasi upon arrival check-in and Fresh n up.

Meals / Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerStay / Varanasi
Day06

Varanasi – City Tour & Ganga Aarti. (50km)

After breakfast at hotel, we will take you for “City Tour” the journey starts from Boat Ride, Kaal Bhairav Temple and the most religious Kashi Vishwanath temple, Shri Annapurna temple, Shri Visha Lakshi Temple Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman temple), Manas Mandir, and BHU (Banaras Hindu University). Amble around the oldest city of the world, visit one of the most sacred Hindu temples, walk through the narrow lane and also explore ancient mosque. At evening, you are going to get the most memorable moment of your life, because you will be taken to River Ganges. Now you are going to witness Ganga Aarti, which is the grand event during the evening. It starts at 5.00 P.m. and people around the world gather to be part of the event. You can experience a great rapture during the process of Aarti. At Dashaswamedh Ghat, a group of young clergymen well garb in silky saffron and white robes conduct this ceremony. Each clergyman takes up a specific spot in the Ghat and starts the rituals by offering flowers to the river Ganga. The ritual includes many oil lamps on snake hood lamp which are waves in a synced motion chanting some mantras at the same time. You can witness thousands of small oil lamps floating on the river that would look like countless stars on the water. The ritual is well choreographed and with seeing. After the ceremony end, return to hotel.

Meals / Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerStay / Varanasi
Golden hour
Day07

Varanasi – Departure (If time permit for sightseeing’s) OR Sarnath

After breakfast you will proceed to Sarnath. Sarnath is a place 20 km away from the city of Varanasi. This is the place where Buddha preached his first sermon to his five apostle and so Buddhism began from there. After that emperor Ashoka created a number of stupas and monuments to spread Buddhism. There are also some of the remaining monasteries and the beautifully polished Lion capital of Ashoka in Sarnath Museum. After sightseeing drop to Varanasi station/airport for departure with a pleasant memory of the trip.

Meals / Breakfast, LunchStay / —
The details

Everything, clearly arranged

Stay details

Arrangements planned for this journey

  • Double/triple sharing at premium hotels, 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
  • Planned overnight route: Ayodhya · Chitrakoot · Varanasi · Bodhgaya.
  • Exact hotel names, room category and check-in details are confirmed on the final voucher.

Included in your journey

  • Double/triple sharing at premium hotels, 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
  • AC vehicle transfers and sightseeing, professional tour manager
  • Entrance tickets, evening tea/coffee, water bottle per day
  • Ganga Aarti experience, morning boat ride, VIP Kashi Vishwanath darshan
  • Ram Janmabhoomi darshan, Triveni Sangam visit, BHU visit

Not included

  • 5% GST, airfare/train fare
  • Guide charges, early check-in/late check-out
  • Additional meals or sightseeing
  • Personal expenses
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Good to know

Before you travel

The published starting price covers the core itinerary services, including Double/triple sharing at premium hotels, 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners, AC vehicle transfers and sightseeing, professional tour manager, Entrance tickets, evening tea/coffee, water bottle per day. The final quotation shows every traveller-wise charge, tax and optional upgrade before you confirm.

The planned overnight route includes Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Varanasi, Bodhgaya. Hotel names, star category, room type and meal plan are verified against your dates and printed on the final itinerary and voucher.

Yes. The 6 Nights / 7 Days plan can be adjusted for your dates, pace, hotel category, departure city, room mix and special requirements before the quotation is approved.

October to March. Weather, local closures and live availability are rechecked for your selected travel dates.

Submit the booking request with traveller details, then a Bandhan travel consultant verifies availability and issues the final quotation. Payment milestones and the applicable cancellation terms are shared before you approve the booking.

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