Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Today on arrival at Delhi, our representative will assist you at the airport and transfer to hotel. (Check in time at hotel is 1400 hrs.). Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Delhi, covering Red Fort from outside (Closed on Monday), Jama Masjid & Gandhi Memorial (Raj Ghat). Enjoy cycle rickshaw ride on the street of Chandini chowak market Also visit Humayun`s Tomb, and Qutub Minar. Drive pass through Parliament House, Presidents house & India Gate. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi/Agra (210 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Agra, on arrival at check-in at hotel. Later proceed to visit the famous Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) - built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to complete (1630-1652 AD). Also visit Agra Fort - which has the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-e-am (the hall of public audience) and Diwan-e-Khas (the hall of private audience). Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Agra/Mathura & Vrindavan/Delhi (210 Kms)
Delhi/Lucknow by 6E-528 (2150/2300)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Mathura. On arrival start exploring the birth place of Lord Krishna, by visiting Dwarkadheesh temple, Sri Krishna Janma Bhumi, Gita Mandir, Radha Kund etc. Later drive towards Vrindavan and visit Banke Bihari Temple, Madan Mohan Temple and ISKCON temple. After sightseeing drive to Delhi and transfer straight to airport to board the flight to Lucknow. On arrival at Lucknow, pick up from airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Lucknow
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Lucknow, covering Mankameshwar temple – A renowned old temple famous for wish fulfilment. Bada Imambara –An engineering marvel – Mughal architecture built by emperor Asaf-ud-Daula –Nawab of Awadh(old name of Lucknow). Chandrika Devi temple – A 300-year-old temple of a descendant of Goddess Durga. Hazratganj market place- Built by Mughal emperors with shops in black and white theme. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Lucknow/Ayodhya (135 Kms/2 to 3 Hrs.)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Ayodhya (Birthplace of Lord Rama). On arrival check in at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing
and visit Lord Ram Janambhoomi – Birthplace of Lord Ram, Hanuman Garhi –It is believed that once Lord Hanuman lived here in the caves. Kanak Bhavan, Goddess Sita ki Rasoi-A place where Godess Sita cooked food for children –Luv and Kush. Guptar Ghat – place associated with Jal Samadhi of Lord Rama on the banks of holy Saryu river. Ram Raja Mandir – A temple which remains closed during the day and gate only open after 7 pm in the night a place where Lord Rama used to stay at nights. Dashrath Bhavan –place belongs to the kingdom of Raja Dashrath, father of Lord Rama used to live. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Ayodhya/Chitrakoot (280 Kms/6 to 7 Hrs.)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Chitrakoot- place well known for time spent during the 14 years of exile by Lord Ram, Lakshman, and Sita. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Chitrakoot/Pryagraj (130 Kms/3 to 4 Hrs.)
After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed for sightseeing of Chitrakoot covering - Ram Ghat, Gupt Godavari monumental caves, Sati Anusuya temple, Kamadgiri temple, Bharat milaap mandir, Ganesh Bagh & Lord Hanuman Dhara temple. After visit drive to Pryagraj, on arrival check in at hotel. At evening proceed to visit Marvelous Triveni Sangam Ghat. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Prayagraj/Varanasi (130 Kms/3 to 4 Hrs.)
After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed for sightseeing of Pryagraj covering Alopi Godesses temple, Mankameshwar temple, Bade lord Hanuman temple, Allahabad Museum, Lalita Devi temple, Chandrashekar Azad park & Company garden of Allahabad. After sightseeing drive to Varanasi - one of the oldest city of the world that is still inhabited. It was the heart of Hinduism birth. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Varanasi
Early morning you will enjoy sunrise boat ride on river Ganges (1 Hrs.) - It gives a glimpse of morning life along the ghats in Varanasi. These boats are slow moving and help us to see stunning sun rise over the horizon with Ganga in the foreground, the panoramic views of ghats and the morning life on ghats. Return to hotel for breakfast and later proceed to visit Kashi Vishwanath temple – a 300-year-old Lord Shiva temple. BHU-Banaras Hindu university (outside visit) - established way back in the year 1916 boasts about largest university campus in the entire Asian continent. Annapurna temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple & Bharat Mata temple.
Later proceed for excursion of Sarnath - an important Buddhist pilgrim spot. This is the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment. Top attractions in Sarnath are Chaukhandi stupa, Buddha temple, Dhamekha stupa, archeological museum (closed on Friday). After visit return to Varanasi and witness evening aarti ceremony at Ganga ghat (Highlight of Varanasi). Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Varanasi/Gaya by Poorva Exp – 12382 (0516/0905)
Early morning checkout from hotel and transfer to railway station to board the train to Gaya. On arrival at Gaya, pick up from railway station and transfer to hotel for check in. Later proceed for sightseeing covering Bodhi tree, Maha Bodhi temple, Buddha statue. Also visit Ram Chura, Janki temple, Sita Kund & Haleshwar Asthan. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Gaya (Bodhgaya)
After Breakfast proceed to visit Gaya (12 Kms from Bodhgaya), covering Vishnu temples, Vishnupad Temple is sacred among Hindus and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. According to believers and religious texts, the footprints inside the temple are those of Lord Vishnu. Also visit Japanese Temple, Chinese Temple, Tibetian Temple & Phalguna River. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 : Gaya/Delhi via Varanasi by AI-433 (1415/1705) Departure
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi and further connect the flight to onward destination.
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Note : Kindly note distance & driving hours mentioned in the itinerary are approximate, it will be more or less depend on road condition & traffic on any particular day.
