Pilgrimage Tour: Lucknow to Varanasi
Day 1: Lucknow
Arrive at Lucknow, visit Bada Imambada, Chota Imambada, Rumi Darwaza, Hazratganj Market, and Husainabad Clock Tower. Explore SEWA Chikankari Market. Overnight in Lucknow.
Day 2: Lucknow – Naimisaranya (90 km)
Day trip to Naimisaranya, a sacred Hindu site, and return to Lucknow. Overnight in Lucknow.
Day 3: Lucknow – Ayodhya (140 km)
Travel to Ayodhya, visit Ram Janmabhoomi, Kanak Bhawan, and Hanuman Garhi. Overnight in Faizabad.
Day 4: Ayodhya – Prayagraj (180 km)
Transfer to Prayagraj, visit Sangam, Bada Hanuman Mandir, Akshayvat Tree, and Anand Bhawan. Overnight in Prayagraj.
Day 5: Prayagraj – Chitrakoot (120 km)
Day trip to Chitrakoot, visit Kamad Giri, Ram Ghat, and Janki Kund. Return to Prayagraj. Overnight in Prayagraj.
Day 6: Prayagraj – Varanasi (130 km)
Travel to Varanasi, enjoy evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 7: Varanasi
Morning temple visits (Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna Mandir), followed by Sarnath and its museum. Evening free. Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 8: Varanasi – Departure After breakfast, check out and transfer to Varanasi airport for departure.
After early breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Prayagraj. (The city's original name – Prayag, or "place of offerings" – comes from its position at the Sangam (confluence) of the Ganga, Yamuna and Sarasvati rivers. It is the second-oldest city in India, and plays a central role in Hindu scriptures. Allahabad was originally called Kaushambi (now a separate district) by the Kuru rulers of Hastinapur, who developed it as their capital. Since then, Allahabad has been a political, cultural and administrative centre of the Doab region. Mughal emperor Akbar renamed it Ilahabad, which the British changed to Allahabad. In 1833 it became the seat of the Ceded and Conquered Provinces region before its capital was moved to Agra in 1835. Allahabad became the capital of the North-Western Provinces in 1858, and was the capital of India for a day. The city was the capital of the United Provinces from 1902 to 1920 and remained at the forefront of national importance during the struggle for Indian independence.) Overnight in Prayagraj. Places of interest HOLY DIP IN SANGAM, Bada Hanuman Mandir, Akshayvat Tree (Akshayavat ("the indestructible banyan tree") is a sacred fig tree mentioned in the Hindu mythology. According to a legend, once the sage Markandeya asked Lord Narayana to show him a specimen of the divine power. Narayana flooded the entire world for a moment, during which only the Akshayavat could be seen above the water level.) & Anand Bhawan (Birthplace of first Prime Minister of Independent India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru)
After breakfast day trip to Chitrakoot (Chitrakoot, "the hills of many wonders" is indeed a gift of nature and the gods. Located in the Banda district of modern Uttar Pradesh(U.P), on the banks of river Paisuni(Mandikini), Chitrakoot is a tranquil retreat on the northern spur of the Vindhyas. Just 6 km south of Karvi and 72 km south east of Banda district on the road to Allahabad, Chitrakoot Dham is one of the most ancient holy pilgrim places of India. Legends have it that it was the abode of Lord Rama, his wife Sita and brother Lakshman for eleven years of their fourteen years of exile. This is also the place,where they came in contact with sage Atri and sati Anasuya.This abode of the gods is credited to have seen the incarnations of Brahma,Vishnu and Mahesh. Chitrakoot ,sacred with the touch of Lord's feet,was where Goswami Tulsidas, the creator of the epic "Shri Ramcharitmanas" spent many years of his life. Dotted with innumerable temples and shrines, nature's splendor here is wrapped in peace and tranquility, permeated only by singing birds and gushing streams.). Return hotel check in and overnight stay in Prayagraj.Places of Interest:- Kamad Giri, Sphatik Shila, Hanuman Dhara, Ram Ghat, Janki Kund.
After breakfast checkout from hotel and transfer to Varanasi, later in evening transfer to Ganges for Boating and Evening Ganga Aarti on famous Dashashwamedh Ghat (Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River. It is located close to Vishwanath Temple and is probably the most spectacular ghat. Two Hindu legends are associated with it: According to one, Lord Brahma created it to welcome Lord Shiva. According to another legend, Lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses during Dasa-Ashwamedha yajna performed here.) Overnight in Varanasi.
Early morning Temple darshan (Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna Mandir, Kala Bhairov Mandir) followed with Sankat Mochan Mandir, Durga Mandir, Tulsi Manas Mandir & Benaras Hindu University (BHU). After breakfast move for Sarnath (Sarnath is the place where Gautam Buddha after attain enlightenment delivers his first sermon to 5 followers). Sightseeing of Sarnath including Sarnath Museum (Our National Emblem excavated from Sarnath is on Display built by Samrat Ashoka), Ancient ruins, Mahabodhi society Temple. Evening is free. Overnight in Varanasi.
After breakfast, checkout from hotel and drop at Varanasi airport for onward/return journey. (VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE ONLY FOR AIRPORT DROP)
Inclusions
- • Accommodation on DBL/TWIN sharing basis
- • CPAI meal plan
- • Airport arrival and Departure
- • All transfer and sightseeing by 01 Private vehicles as per the tour itinerary.
- • 01 water bottle per person per day
- • Escorted temples visit in Varanasi.
- • Boating on River Ganges (Varanasi) once during the stay by Hand Boat. (If weather/water level/water flow permits)
Exclusions
- • Any airfare/rail fare
- • Guide service/charge
- • Remittance charge/Bank charge for transfer of money.
- • Christmas & New year gala dinner charge will be extra as applicable on direct payment basis.
- • Tips and gratuities
- • Any entrance/monuments fees/mobile/ camera/video tickets.
- • Meals other than mentioned.
- • Any Dakshina/Prashad/Garland fees
- • Any personal nature expenses.
- • GST Extra