Varanasi – Prayagraj – Ayodhaya

Varanasi- Prayagraj-Ayodhaya

4N 5D

Day 1: Varanasi
Arrival in Varanasi, check-in to hotel and Evening Aarti at the Ganga River. Ganga Aarti is perhaps the most important event related to the holy river. It involves the chanting of hymns, fire, flower, and more. The idea is to show gratitude and respect to the river and ask for its blessings.

Day 2: Varanasi Sightseening
Early Morning, step out for sunrise with boat ride tour on the holy river Ganges (Ganga). This morning boat ride tour will give you the real view of holy Varanasi, where you will see the morning rituals, special features of the various ghats that you will pass along the way. The age-old morning traditions still practiced at the banks on the ghats of the Holy River Ganga can be witnessed.

Bathing in the Ganges is a purifying ritual that is thought to wash away a penitent’s sins.
Post that visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which is the most famous temple of Varanasi, also known as the Golden Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was constructed in the year 1780 by the Maratha Monarch, Maharani Ahilya bai Holkar of the Indore.
Once that’s done, proceed for the temple tour of Varanasi, Tulsi Manas Mandir – This temple has great historical and cultural importance in Hinduism since the ancient Hindu epic Ram charitmanas was originally written at this place by Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher Tulsidas in the 16th century.
Durga Mata Mandir – Durga temple is also known as the Monkey temple (because of the presence of huge number of monkeys), situated in the Durga Kund, Varanasi. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Durga. It was built in the 18th century.
The statue of Goddess Durga is not human made; it was appeared by its own in the temple. A millions of Hindu devotees go to the Durga temple in the Navratri and other propitious occasions and pray to the Goddess Durga to complete their wishes.
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir – It is believed that the temple has been built on the very spot where Tulsidas had a vision of Hanuman. This temple has the unique distinction of having Lord Hanuman facing his Lord Ram, whom he worshipped with selfless devotion.
Baba Kaal Bhairav Temple – Kaal Bhairav is believed to be the Kotwal (Chief police officer) of Creation; everyone who wants to exist in Creation(even if Gods) needs to take his permission to exist. He is also believed to be the Kotwal of “Sati pind” and without his permission, no one can touch the “Sati pind”. Kaal Bhairav protects the devotees from all the problems. As per popular belief, Kaal Bhairav is considered to be the protector of the city. Return to hotel for breakfast.
In the afternoon, we will visit Sarnath, which is a Buddhist pilgrim spot located near Varanasi. The city is famous for being the first place where Lord Buddha preached for the first time after gaining enlightenment. Later, kings who followed Buddhism like King Ashoka built a lot of stupas and structures here that are focused on Buddhism. Buddhist pilgrims from various parts of the world visit Sarnath every year. Sarnath is also famous for the Ashoka pillar, which is now the country’s national emblem. It is also a pilgrimage spot for Jains. Return to hotel and in the evening, you will be taken to Muslim weaver’s colony of the city. World famous Banarasi Sarees and textile and weaved here by hand. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Varanasi to Prayagraj
Morning after breakfast, we will leave for Prayagraj/ Ayodhya. On arrival Prayagraj visit sightseeing Triveni Sangam the Confluence of three River Ganga , Yamuna & invisible Saraswati for a holy dips , lete hue Hanuman Temple , back to hotel and Overnight stay at hotel in Prayagraj.

Day 4: Prayagraj to Ayodhya (250 km approx.)

After Breakfast, leave for Ramjanam bhoomi – Ayodhya.
On Arrival, check in to hotel and later visit Ram Mandir Hanuman Garhi Temple — It is believed that Lord Ram entrusted Ayodhya to Hanuman after his departure, and not to Luv & Kush. Thus, this temple is a representation of that seat of power, and the existence of Hanuman in Ayodhya since time eternal.

Sita Ki Rasoi – the place where Mata Sita cooked food for her family for the first time after her marriage to God Ram. This is the must visit for first timers.
Nageshwarnath Temple – This ancient Shiva temple is supposed to be built by Luv and Kush and that both Ram and Laxman have prayed here. Must visit to complete your trip of Ayodhya. Not very crowded and located at Ram ki Paidi.
Saryu River – In the epic Ramayana, Sri Rama along with the residents of Ayodhya went to VaikunthLok from this river and became deities in heaven afterwards.
Dashrath Mahal – Dashrath Mahal in Ayodhya is an extraordinary place to visit and that may still sound to be a mere understatement, such is the beauty and charm of this fascinating tourist spot. It is situated 50m away from Hanuman garhi. This place is far more than just being a tourist sightseeing spot. Dashrath Bhavan is the original residence of King Dashrath- the ruler of Ayodhya and father to Lord Sri Ram. Popularly known as Bada Asthan or BadiJagah, Dashrath Mahal houses magnificent shrines of King Ram.

Day 5: Departure for Varanasi
After breakfast, leave to Varanasi for departure.