Package Overview
This comprehensive 8 Nights and 9 Days pilgrimage and cultural tour, commencing from Varanasi, seamlessly blends the spiritual heartlands of Uttar Pradesh with the artistic heritage of Madhya Pradesh, adding Khajuraho to the traditional circuit. The package typically begins in Varanasi, covering the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Ganga Aarti, and Sarnath, before proceeding to the revered sites of Lord Rama's exile at Chitrakoot (Ramghat, Kamadgiri) and the holy confluence of the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. It then journeys to Ayodhya for darshan at the Ram Janmabhoomi and Hanuman Garhi, dedicating the final leg to the spectacular, UNESCO World Heritage-listed temples of Khajuraho, famed for their intricate and unique erotic sculptures, before concluding the tour, often with a departure from Khajuraho or a nearby hub like Jhansi/Satna. This road-based package usually includes 3-star or higher accommodation, daily breakfast, and all intercity transfers by private AC vehicle
Day Plan
Arrive Varanasi airport/railway station and transfer to hotel. In the evening visit Ganga Aarti - Ganga Aarti is a nightly Hindu fire ritual dedicated to the sacred Ganges River, Goddess Ganga, performed at Dashashwamedh Ghat by priests with multi-tiered brass lamps. The ceremony involves synchronized movements, conch shell blowing, mantra chanting, and rhythmic music, creating a spiritual spectacle that spectators can observe from the ghat steps or aboard boats. The ritual is a way to express gratitude, offer purification, and connect with the divine in a deeply spiritual environment. Later return to hotel. Stay overnight in Varanasi
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Private Transfer To full Trip
Uday Palace (Varanasi) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Standard
Temple on Ganges ( Varanasi ) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Deluxe
Walk up early morning and proceed to enjoy Sunrise Boat Ride on river Ganges - A sunrise boat ride in Varanasi, often referred to as "Subah-e-Banaras," is a popular and serene experience on the Ganges River. Return to hotel, after having breakfast and visit KashiVishwanath Temple featuring an impressive 18thcentury gold-plated spire and a sacred well. It's also the only Jyotirlinga in Uttar Pradesh. Later visit Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a sprawling residential university located on the banks of the Ganges River. Bharat Mata Mandir, a unique, one-of-a-kind monument dedicated to "Mother India" (Bharat Mata), inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1936. Unlike traditional temples, it features a large, detailed 3D relief map of undivided India, carved from marble, as its central exhibit. Also visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon at the deer park after his enlightenment. Sarnath is one of the four holy Buddhist sites sanctioned by the Buddha himself for pilgrimage. Return to hotel. Stay overnight in Varanasi
Uday Palace (Varanasi) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Standard
Temple on Ganges ( Varanasi ) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Deluxe
After breakfast drive to Ayodhya. On arrival check in at hotel and rest. Later visit Ram Mandir, also known as Shri Ramlalla Mandir, is a partially constructed Hindu temple complex in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. Hindu people believe that it is located at the site of Ram Janmabhoomi, the mythical birthplace of Rama, a principal deity of Hinduism. The temple was inaugurated on 22 January 2024 after a prana pratishtha (consecration) ceremony.
In the evening visit Sarayu Aarti is an evening ritual at the Saryu Ghat, particularly Ram Ki Paidi, involving priests offering lamps and performing Vedic chants and bhajans. Held at sunset, the event features the lighting of numerous lamps, creating a beautiful display of light and devotion on the holy river, which isconsidered spiritually significant. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to get a good spot and can participate by lighting their own lamps. Later return to hotel. Stay overnight in Ayodhya.
Shane Avadh ( Ayodhya ) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Standard
Cygnett KK Collection (Ayodhya) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Deluxe
After breakfast visit Ayodhya which includes Hanuman Garhi is a prominent and ancient Hindu temple in Ayodhya, dedicated to Lord Hanuman, located atop a hill and requiring the climb of 76 steps to reach the main shrine. It features a unique fort-like architecture with circular ramparts and is considered a vital first stop for devotees visiting Ayodhya, as per tradition. Kanak Bhawan (Golden Palace) is a historic temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to Lord Rama and Sita, built in 1891 by Queen Vrishabhanu Kunwari. It is believed to be the private palace of the divine couple, gifted to Sita by Queen Kaikeyi after her marriage, and features idols of Ram and Sita with golden crowns under a silver roof. Sita Rasoi is a sacred site believed to be the ancient kitchen where Goddess Sita, wife of Lord Rama, cooked for her family and saints. The complex features a temple with idols of Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshman, along with exhibit ancient vessels believed to have been used by Sita.
If time permit again visit Ram Mandir. Later visit Sarayu Ghats is a sacred, historically significant location on the banks of the Saryu River, famous for the evening Saryu Aarti, ritualistic holy dips, and cultural importance as Lord Rama's rumored cremation site. Visitors can witness a mesmerizing spiritual atmosphere, take boat rides during the aarti, and enjoy the serene riverbanks. Return to hotel and overnight stay in Ayodhya.
Shane Avadh ( Ayodhya ) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Standard
Cygnett KK Collection (Ayodhya) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Deluxe
After breakfast drive to Prayagraj. On arrival check in at hotel
and visit Triveni Sangam the sacred confluence of three rivers: the visible Ganges (Ganga) and Yamuna, and the mythical, underground Saraswati River. This site is a major Hindu pilgrimage destination where taking a dip is believed to cleanse sins and grant spiritual liberation, Bade Hanuman Ji temple is a unique and spiritually significant Hindu temple in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, located near the holy Sangam. The temple is known for its colossal, 20-foot-tall idol of
Hanuman, which is in a reclining position below ground level and becomes submerged in the Ganges River during the monsoon season, Allahabad Fort was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1583 at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers. It was the largest fort built by him, notable for its design and craftsmanship, Anand Bhawan Museum is a historic house museum in Allahabad, which belongs to the Nehru family. It was constructed by Motilal Nehru in the 1930s to serve as the residence of the Nehru family, Allahabd Museum is a national importance museum located in Chandra Shekhar Azad Park that houses vast collections of ancient sculptures, art, manuscripts, and archaeological objects. Later return to hotel. Stay overnight in Prayagraj.
Rama Continental (Prayagraj) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Standard
Grand Continental (Prayagraj) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Deluxe
After early breakfast to Chitrakoot. On arrival check in at hotel. Later visit Chitrakoot which includes Ramghat is a revered riverside pilgrimage site in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, located on the banks of the sacred Mandakini River. It's known as the spot where Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshman met poet Goswami Tulsidas, and where he composed the Ram Charitra Manas, Hanuman Dhara temple features a natural rock formation of Lord Hanuman where a perennial stream of water flows over the deity's tail, believed to have been created by Lord Rama to cool Hanuman's tail after the Lanka Dahan, SatiAnusuya temple is a sacred ashram and temple dedicated to Sati Anusuya, wife of Sage Atri, located in a forest area along the Mandakini River, about 18 km from Ramghat, Bharat Milap Temple marks the spot where, according to the Ramayana, Lord Rama and his brother Bharat met during Rama's exile, and Bharat tried to persuade him to return to Ayodhya. Return to hotel and overnight stay in Chitrakoot.
MPT Mandakini Resort ( Chitrakoot) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Standard
MPT Tourist Bungalow (Chitrakoot) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Deluxe
After breakfast depart to Khajuraho. En route visit Kalinjar Fort boasts a rich history spanning centuries. It was a significant stronghold for the Chandela dynasty, known for its strategic importance and architectural grandeur. The fort successfully repelled invasions by Mahmud ofGhazni and others, only to later fall under the control of the Mughals, including Akbar, who gifted it to Birbal. Later, it passed through the hands of the Bundelkhand kings and the British before India's independence. Later continue drive to Khajuraho. On arrival check in at hotel. In the evening visit Light & Sound Show at Khajuraho temples. Return to hotel and overnight stay in Khajuraho.
The Bundela (Khajuraho) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Standard
Bundela Resort (Khajuraho) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Deluxe
After breakfast enjoy Khajuraho sightseeing and visit The Western Group of Temples in Khajuraho is a cluster of well-preserved Hindu temples, including the Kandariya Mahadeva, Lakshmana Temple, and Varaha Temple, known for their exquisite nagara-style architecture and intricate sculptures depicting divine, mortal, and erotic themes. Built by the Chandela Dynasty between the 10th and 11th centuries, these temples are part of a larger UNESCO World Heritage sitethatshowcases the artistic and architectural zenith of ancient India.
The Bundela (Khajuraho) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Standard
Bundela Resort (Khajuraho) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Deluxe
After breakfast, departure to airport/railway station for your further destination.