ANANT KASHI WITH STAY IN AYODHYA (WINTER 1ST OCT 2024 – 31ST MAR 2025)

Arrival at Varanasi airport. Please schedule a flight before 1330 hrs. We will meet and greet, and at 1330 hrs., we will be transferred to the Hotel. We will check in and freshen up. After lunch, at 1600 Hrs., we will be transferred to the Ganges for an Evening Ganga Aarti. Overnight in Varanasi.

Early morning Temple darshan (Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna Mandir, Kala Bhairov Mandir) followed by 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 attaining 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. The evening is free. Overnight in Varanasi.

After early breakfast check out 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 center 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.)

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 southeast 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 with having seen the incarnations of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. Chitrakoot, sacred with the touch of the 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 Allahabad.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Ayodhya (Ayodhya, also known as Saketa, is an ancient city of India, believed to be the birthplace of Rama and the setting of the epic Ramayana. It is adjacent to Faizabad city in the central region of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Ayodhya used to be the capital of the ancient Kosala Kingdom. Owing to the belief as the birthplace of Rama, Ayodhya (Awadh) has been regarded as one of the seven most important pilgrimage sites (Saptapuri) for Hindus. It is believed that the birth spot of Rama). Return hotel check-in and overnight stay in Ayodhya.

Places of Interest:- Ram Janam Bhoomi; Kanak Bhawan; Hanuman Garhi; Raj Darbar.

After early breakfast, check out from the hotel and drop at Ayodhya/Varanasi airport for onward/return journey.
Pls. Note: Flight should be after 7 PM onwards from Varanasi Airport.