Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Welcome on arrival at Varanasi airport / Railway station, Meet & assist transfer to hotel and day free for leisure activities. Later in the evening enjoy sunset boat ride to witness grand prayer ceremony on the Ghats of river Ganges. You will be transferred to a surreal world, as dozens of big lamps are lighted and swayed in semi-circle, in tandem by the priests to offer prayers, while singing of Vedic hymns and playing of the traditional instruments, while the visitors release 100 of small earthen lamps with flickering lights.. Overnight stay hotel at Varanasi.
Early morning, drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride with your guide on the sacred river Ganges to see the sunrise, the cremation Ghats and the sacred rituals. Watch hundreds of faithful take a bath and pray on the banks. The entire scene comes alive as a reassurance of Hindu faith and spiritualism. After Excursion to Sarnath, visit Dhamekha Stupa, Deer Park & Museum (Closed on Friday). Return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganges" and see the buzz around the shops opening and selling holy beads, handicrafts, etc and overnight stay at Varanasi hotel.
After breakfast, Drive to Prayagraj (130 Kms / 4 Hrs).After arrival in Prayagraj we take Holy Bath at confluence if Holy river three rivers, Ganges, Yamuna and invisible Saraswati. It is a holy spot and you can find many rituals happening in the place. Later, you will be taken on a sightseeing tour that covers Anand Bhawan museum, Hanuman temple, Swaraj Bhawan and others latter drive back to Varanasi .Overnight stay at Varanasi hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Railway station, airport for onwards destination.
Hotel Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary
Meals as per hotel plan
All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle on sharing basis
Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes
GST if not mentioned in the rates
All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary
Destinations
Varanasi, Ayodhya
STARTING FROM
INR 16,800