Package # UP 03
UP Pilgrimage Tour
(03 Nights / 04 Days)
Varanasi 03 Night
Day 01: Varanasi Arrival
Arrival at the railway station or airport and transfer to the hotel. Before sunset, you will be taken to Dashashwamedh Ghat where Ganga Aarti, an iconic ritual of Hindus will be conducted. If you wish, you can hire a boat and watch the ritual from the river. This would be easier to photograph thousands of oil lamps floating on the river by the end of the ritual. After Aarti, you will be escorted to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02: Varanasi
After early morning breakfast, you will be taken on an early morning Ganges cruise. After the boat ride, you will be taken on a temple tour to enjoy the morning rituals in famous temples like Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple, Kashi Vishwanath temple, Annapurna temple, Manas Mandir BHU and others. Later, you will be taken back to the hotel for breakfast and rest.By early afternoon, you will be taken on a road trip to Sarnath. Sarnath is the spot where Lord Buddha delivered his sermon after getting enlightenment. Top attractions visited in Sarnath are archaeological museum, Buddha temples, stupas and others. You will be taken back to Varanasi by early evening and the rest of the day is yours. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 03: Varanasi - Allahbad (Prayag Raj) - Varanasi (125 kms/3 hrs/eachway)
After breakfast drive to Allahabad (prayagraj) for a day trip. The first spot enjoyed in Allahabad is Triveni Sangam where the three rivers, Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati meet. Later, you will be taken on a sightseeing tour that covers Anand Bhavan Museum, Hanuman temple, Swaraj Bhawan. In evening drive back to Varanasi.Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 04: Varanasi departure
After breakfast, you will be taken to the railway station or airport as per your trip plan. If desired, you can stay back in Varanasi and enjoy the city.