Glory of Tristhal Varanasi

Arrive in Varanasi, where your transfer from the airport or railway station to the hotel will be arranged.

Varanasi, also known as Banaras or Kashi, is one of the world's oldest living cities. It is a sacred Hindu site described by Mark Twain as "older than history, tradition, and legend." Considered the abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the Ganges River here is believed to cleanse sins.

In the evening, attend the captivating Ganga Aarti ceremony at a ghat. Spend the night in Varanasi.

Experience the spiritual heart of India on this Varanasi and Ayodhya tour.

Start with an early morning boat ride on the Ganges River, witnessing sacred rituals and unique features of Varanasi's ghats, including the cremation ghat.

After the boat tour, visit the significant Kashi Vishwanath and Annapurna Temples. Following breakfast at your hotel, check out and travel to Sarnath, a town rich in Buddhist history and spirituality.

Explore Sarnath's Buddhist stupas, ancient sites, temples, and museums - a popular pilgrimage destination.

Finally, proceed to Ayodhya and check into your hotel for an overnight stay.

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel before starting a sightseeing tour in Ayodhya.

Visit the important Ramjanma Bhoomi, the birthplace of Lord Ram according to the Ramayana, and reflect by the Sarayu River, where he was raised.

Next, pay respects at the 10th-century Hanuman Garhi temple in Sai Nagar, traditionally visited before the Ram Temple due to Hanuman's guardianship of Ayodhya.

Explore the opulent Kanak Bhawan, a temple dedicated to Lord Rama and Goddess Sita, built in 1891 near Ram Janmabhoomi.

Finally, visit Sita Ki Rasoi, believed to be Goddess Sita's ancient kitchen, now a temple showcasing historical vessels.

After sightseeing, travel to Prayagraj and check into your hotel for the night.

Start early after breakfast and take a day trip to Chitrakoot, a significant Hindu pilgrimage site located in the North Vindhyan range, spanning Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

Chitrakoot is revered as the place where Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spent 11 1/2 years of their exile as described in the Ramayana.

Key attractions include:

• Ram Ghat, a serene ghat along the Mandakini River where Lord Rama appeared before the poet Tulsidas.
• Bharat Milap Temple, believed to be the site of a reunion between the four brothers during exile.
• Janki Kund, where Goddess Sita is said to have bathed.
• Kamadgiri, a forested hill housing numerous temples and considered the heart of Chitrakoot; its name means "fulfiller of all wishes," derived from Kamadnath Ji (another name for Lord Rama).

After sightseeing, travel to Prayagraj for an overnight stay.

Begin with breakfast at your hotel, followed by check-out.

Explore the religiously significant Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers.

Visit Anand Bhawan, the Nehru family's former residence turned museum, showcasing artifacts from India's independence movement.

See Khusro Bagh, a garden built by Jahangir for his son, featuring their tombs. Also visit the unique Bade Hanuman Mandir, an underground temple near the Sangam.

After sightseeing, travel back to Varanasi and check into your hotel for the night.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before checking out.

Embark on a tour of Varanasi's significant temples:

• Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, a 20th-century temple by the Assi River built by freedom fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, dedicated to Lord Rama and Hanuman.
• Tulsi Manas Mandir, dedicated to Lord Rama and named after the saint poet Tulsi Das; known for its Shikhara-style architecture and inscriptions of the Ram Charit Manas.
• Bharat Mata Mandir, a unique temple dedicated to Mother India, featuring a marble relief map of India instead of traditional deities, built in 1936 and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi.
• Durga Temple, near Durga Ghat on the Ganges River, is an 18th-century temple housing an impressive Durga idol and a landmark of Varanasi.

After the temple tour, transfer to Varanasi's railway station or airport for your onward journey.