Ayodhya

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$300.00

Duration

8 days

Tour Type

LandPack

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Overview & Highlights

7N/8D

Lost in Divinity of Lord Rama in Ram Janam Bhomi Ayodhya. Tour to enjoy Uttar Pradesh with all the important sightseeing. Sacred bath in Triveni Sangam and Visit Anand Bhavan. Visit Varanasi one of the ancient town in the world

Itinerary

Day 1 Lucknow (2 Nights)

Upon arrival proceed to hotel. In the evening we Visit Ambedkar Park- a public park and a memorial. Further we drive through the marine drive of Lucknow.

Day 2 Lucknow

Today we explore this land of Nawabs. We visit Rumi darwaja- an example of Awadhi architecture, Clock Tower- India’s largest clock tower, Chota imambara- one of the most beautiful and attractive buildings in the old city, Bada imambara- known for its incredible maze, known as Bhul Bhulaiya locally, British residency- a significant part of the Seige of Lucknow (1857), the ruins of which can still be seen at the site. Further we pass by Jama masjid- an important religious centre in Lucknow and Chattar manzil- also known as Umbrella Palace. It still retains its old world charm and now houses the office of the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI).

Day 3 Lucknow – Ayodhya (1 Night)

Today we proceed to Ayodhya- a popular pilgrim centre. This town is closely associated with Lord Rama, Upon arrival visit Hanuman Garhi- a 10th century temple of lord Hanuman. Dashrath Mahal- the original residence of King Dashrath- the ruler of Ayodhya and father to Lord Sri Ram. Ram Janmabhumi- the birthplace of Lord Ram, Kanak Bhavan- It is believed that this Bhawan was gifted to Devi Sita by Kaikei immediately after her marriage to Lord Ram. In the evening we stroll around Ram ki paidi for amazing photography, Treta ke Thakur- where Lord Ram conducted Ashwadmedha Yagya.

Day 4 Ayodhya – Prayagraj (1 Night)

Today we proceed to Prayagraj- a beautiful city situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Upon arrival we visit Anand Bhavan- the former residence of Nehru family which has now been transformed into a museum showcasing various artefacts and articles of the era of Independence movement in India. Laying Hanuman Temple-the shrine is an underground pit which houses an enormous image of Lord Hanuman in a lying position. In the evening we enjoy boat ride in Triveni sangam and view Allahabad fort - built by Emperor Akbar in 1583. The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near the confluence with the river Ganges. It is the largest fort built by Akbar.

Day 5 Prayagraj – Varanasi (3 Nights)

Today we proceed to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi, we take a boat ride at Dashashwamedh ghat and witness ganga arati. (Subject to weather condition)

Day 6 Varanasi

Today we visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple - one of the 12 Jyotilinga, Banaras Hindu University- formerly Central Hindu College, is a public central university, Birla Mandir- known as the Birla Temple because it is built by the Birla Group of Industries, Kaal Bhairav Temple- one of the oldest Shiva temples in Varanasi.

At the Kashi Vishwanath Temple we arrange Darshan for you. It might not be possible during government movements, special delegate visits, or religious ceremonies. Still, in such situations too, we will try our best to make it available to you.
Important: Darshan does not mean direct Darshan and you will still have to wait in the queue, which however may be comparatively shorter than the general queue.

Day 7 Varanasi – Sarnath – Varanasi

Today morning we visit Aassi Ghat to enjoy Sunrise, then we walk through Akhadas of Varanasi. Later we proceed to Proceed to Sarnath- a very important place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, the place where Buddha gave his first sermon. Here we visit Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Archaeological Museum- famous for the four headed lion that was once on top of the Ashoka Pillar, Tibetan Buddhist Monastery- The peaceful and traditional Monastery. In the evening we enjoy Rickshaw ride.