Varanasi & Ayodhya

Overview

Exploring the World, One Adventure at a Time

Varanasi and Ayodhya are two culturally and spiritually significant cities in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Varanasi, also known as Kashi, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a major pilgrimage site for Hindus. It is situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges River. The city is famous for its ghats, particularly the Dashashwamedh Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat, where religious rituals and cremations take place. The daily evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat is a mesmerizing ritual that attracts both pilgrims and tourists. Ayodhya hosts various cultural events and religious festivals, including Ram Navami, Diwali, and Holi, with grand celebrations. Evening aarti ceremonies by the Saryu River offer a serene and spiritual experience. Both Varanasi and Ayodhya are deeply rooted in the spiritual and cultural traditions of India. They provide a unique opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in Hindu rituals, explore ancient temples, and witness the rich tapestry of Indian traditions and legends.

Itinerary

Your Pathway to Unforgettable Experiences

Day 1: Lucknow (2 Nights)

Tour Guests will arrive at Lucknow Airport as per their Scheduled flight. Upon arrival they will meet Veena World tour manager at the airport and proceed to hotel. In the evening we Visit Ambedkar Park- a public park and a memorial. Further we drive through the marine drive of Lucknow. Then we have a short Meet & Greet session.

Day 2: Ayodhya (1 Night)

Today we proceed to Ayodhya- a popular pilgrim centre. This town is closely associated with Lord Rama, Upon arrival visit Hanuman Garhi- a 10th century temple of lord Hanuman. Dashrath Mahal- the original residence of King Dashrath- the ruler of Ayodhya and father to Lord Sri Ram. Ram Janmabhumi- the birthplace of Lord Ram, Kanak Bhavan- It is believed that this Bhawan was gifted to Devi Sita by Kaikei immediately after her marriage to Lord Ram. In the evening we stroll around Ram ki paidi for amazing photography, Treta ke Thakur- where Lord Ram conducted Ashwadmedha Yagya.

Day 3: Ayodhya – Prayagraj (1 Night)

Today we proceed to Prayagraj- a beautiful city situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Upon arrival at Prayagraj, we visit Anand Bhavan- the former residence of Nehru family which has now been transformed into a museum showcasing various artefacts and articles of the era of Independence movement in India, Laying Hanuman Temple-The shrine is an underground pit which houses an enormous image of Lord Hanuman in a lying position. Further we enjoy boat ride in Triveni sangam and witness the beautiful view of Allahabad fort- It was built by Emperor Akbar. The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near the confluence with the river Ganges.

Day 4: Prayagraj – Varanasi (3 Nights)

Today we proceed to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi, we take a boat ride at Dashashwamedh ghat and witness ganga arati. (Subject to weather condition)

Day 5: Varanasi

Today we visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple – one of the 12 Jyotilinga, Banaras Hindu University- formerly Central Hindu College, is a public central university, Birla Mandir- known as the Birla Temple because it is built by the Birla Group of Industries, Kaal Bhairav Temple- one of the oldest Shiva temples in Varanasi.

At the Kashi Vishwanath Temple we arrange VIP Darshan for you. It might not be possible during government movements, special delegate visits, or religious ceremonies. Still, in such situations too, we will try our best to make it available to you.
Important: VIP Darshan does not mean direct Darshan and you will still have to wait in the queue, which however may be comparatively shorter than the general queue.

Day 6: Varanasi – Sarnath – Varanasi

Today morning we visit Aassi Ghat to enjoy Sunrise, then we walk through Akhadas of Varanasi. Later we proceed to Proceed to Sarnath- a very important place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, the place where Buddha gave his first sermon. Here we visit Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Archaeological Museum- famous for the four headed lion that was once on top of the Ashoka Pillar, Tibetan Buddhist Monastery- The peaceful and traditional Monastery. In the evening we enjoy Rickshaw ride. Then we haves free time for shopping.

Inclusion:

To and Fro economy class air ticket (Ex-Mumbai) with current airport taxes
Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy
Travel by comfortable A/C or non A/C small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size
Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin/triple/Single sharing basis
All Meals – Morning tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch, evening tea/coffee with cookies/snacks, dinner and Water Bottle (1 Litre) per person per day
Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age

Exclusion:

Government of India Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 5%
Any increase in airfare, airport tax, fuel surcharge etc.
Any extra expense incurred due to any forced majeure situation before the tour departure or during the tour, such as change in airline schedule, route or operation, changing the tour date, change in hotel etc.
Personal expense like porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, extra mineral water or food which is not a part of group’s set meal menu
Any extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any personal emergency

Note:

All the prices are for Indian Nationals only, unless specifed
We does not guarantee safaris in specifc zones; safaris will be booked as per availability
Change in Safari bookings not applicable
Naturalist has to be pre booked if required at additional cost
Confrmation of Hotels, car hire and services are subject to availability
All rates and availability are subject to change at the time of booking
Rooms ofered will have one King or two Queen or Twin Beds and strictly subject to availability at the time of check in
Room category in all packages is the Base Category
Vehicles will be changed as per the transport regulations in the sector
Vehicle will be given Point to Point as per itinerary & not on Disposal Basis
ackage is not valid during high season, festive period / peak period
All sightseeing is subject to weather conditions, political conditions in the destination
It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card) for security purpose & hotel policy
Check in time is 02:00 PM and checkout time at is 10.00 AM
Meals provided at the hotel (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) are based on a set menu and are on a bufet system basis. Anything other than the set
Meals provided at the hotel (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) are based on a set menu and are on a bufet system basis. Anything other than the set menu will be charged extra. In room dining will be at an additional cost and has a diferent menu altogether. For any food related service issue we will not be responsible