5-Day Pilgrimage Tour from Varanasi to Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Gaya
About This Tour
Explore some of the holiest cities for Hindus - Kashi, Ayodhya, Allahabad (Prayagraj), and Gaya - on this spiritually enriching journey from Varanasi. Experienc...
Duration: 5 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Gaya, Varanasi, Allahabad, Bodh Gaya, Ayodhya · Languages: English
Know before you go: Kashi is famous as Lord Shiva's abode and as a place where devotees believe a bath in the Holy Ganges can wash away sins. Because of this, thousands of people immerse themselves in the holy river every morning and offer prayers to Lord Shiva.; Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Ram, steeped in history, tradition, and spiritual enlightenment.; Allahabad, now known as Prayagraj, is the city of the Kumbh Mela and the place of confluence of the three most sacred rivers for Hindus: the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati.; Gaya is the place where Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment. It is also very holy to Hindus, and thousands visit every day to pay respect to their forefathers by performing rituals in their honour.
About Allahabad
Allahabad
Join thousands of Hindu pilgrims as they make their way to the sacred city of Allahabad. It’s here where the revered Ganges meets the Yamuna and Sarasvati. Local guides can help reveal the history and zeal.
What's Included
- Accommodation as per the itinerary on a twin-sharing basis with a bed and breakfast plan
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the program
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Two bottles of water per traveller per day
- Travel documents
- All taxes
- English-speaking Indian tour guide
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Visa and insurance
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Anything not mentioned or specified in the itinerary and inclusions
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Varanasi and Transfer to Ayodhya
On arrival at Varanasi Airport, after customs formalities, meet your tour representative and transfer to Ayodhya. Check in at the hotel, and around 3:00 pm, set out to visit Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Kanak Bhavan, Hanuman Garhi, and Dashrath Mahal. Later, continue to Ram Pattabhisheka Temple and Karsevak Puram. In the evening, around 5:00 pm, visit the Sarayu River and then return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Ayodhya.
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2Day 02
Ayodhya, Allahabad Sightseeing and Drive to Varanasi
Have an early breakfast at 7:00 am and drive from the hotel to Allahabad. By 11:00 am, reach Triveni Sangam, where you can take a boat to perform rituals or enjoy a holy dip. Afterwards, visit Shayana Hanuman, Kanchi Temple, and Alopi Mata (Madhaveswari) Shakthipeet. Later, continue into Allahabad city and visit Anand Bhavan. Then head to Varanasi, stopping at Sitamarhi Temple along the way. Stay overnight in Varanasi.
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3Day 03
Sacred Varanasi Temples and Journey to Bodhgaya
Take a holy dip in the Ganga at 6:00 am and perform rituals for your ancestors. Later, visit Kashi Vishwanath, Kashi Visalakshi, Kal Bhairav, and Annapurna temples. Have breakfast at 10:00 am and check out from the hotel. Drive to Bodhgaya and check in at the hotel. Relax over tea before visiting the World Heritage Site Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree. Then proceed to the Thai Temple, China Temple, Japan Temple, and the 80-feet Buddha statue. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
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4Day 04
Gaya Rituals, Return to Varanasi and Evening Aarti
At 6:00 am, set out for Gaya and visit Mangala Gauri Shakthipeeth and Vishnupad Temple. Perform pindadaan for your ancestors, and afterwards drive to Varanasi. On arrival in the evening, witness the Ganga Aarti and visit the ghats of Varanasi by boat. Stay overnight in Varanasi.
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5Day 05
Varanasi Temple Visits and Departure
After breakfast, visit famous local temples such as Koudi Amma, Durga Temple, Sankat Mochan, Birla Temple (New Viswanath Temple) inside the Banaras Hindu University campus, and Tulasi Manas. At 10:00 am, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your return journey.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Varanasi Airport Terminal, Pura Raghunathpur, Uttar Pradesh, India · Tour start: Varanasi, Babatpur, Uttar Pradesh 221006, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
