Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi & Ayodhya
The ghats at dawn, the Ganga Aarti at dusk, Sarnath, and on to Ayodhya.
- Duration
- 4 nights / 5 days
- Best time
- October to March.
- Ideal for
- Pilgrimage, cultural and photography travellers
Trip highlights
- Sunrise boat along the ghats
- Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh
- Sarnath, where the Buddha first taught
- Ram Mandir at Ayodhya
Day-wise itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Varanasi
Transfer to your hotel near the ghats. Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, watched from a boat on the water.
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Day 2
Varanasi at dawn
A boat along the ghats as the city wakes, then a walk through the old lanes to Kashi Vishwanath. Afternoon at Sarnath.
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Day 3
Varanasi to Ayodhya
Drive to Ayodhya. Afternoon darshan at the Ram Mandir, then Hanuman Garhi and the Saryu ghats.
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Day 4
Ayodhya and Prayagraj
Kanak Bhawan in the morning, then on to Prayagraj for the Triveni Sangam if your schedule allows.
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Day 5
Depart
Transfer to Varanasi or Lucknow airport for your flight.
Inclusions
- Two boat rides at Varanasi — sunrise and the evening aarti
- Assistance with darshan arrangements
- Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast; other meals as noted in the itinerary
- All transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and interstate permits
- Monument and activity entry fees where listed as included
- All applicable taxes on the services provided by us
- 24/7 on-trip support from your World Destinations planner
Exclusions
- Special or VIP darshan tickets, which are subject to temple rules on the day
- Priest offerings and donations
- Airfare and train fare unless quoted separately
- Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the inclusions
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone, minibar, tips and porterage
- Camera fees, optional activities and anything not listed as included
- Travel insurance and medical costs
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel surcharge after booking
- Costs arising from delays, roadblocks, weather or events beyond our control
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