Arrival Varanasi by Flight/Train

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Arrival Varanasi by Flight/Train

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       Upon arrival meet & greet at Varanasi Airport/Railway Station and transfer to hotel. Varanasi or Banaras (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed. Mark Twain, the English author and literature, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Banaras, once wrote: “Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together.” Abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals. Overnight Stay at hotel in Varanasi.       

Varanasi / Chitrakoot by Surface (Approx. 258 Kms / 06 Hrs.)

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Varanasi / Chitrakoot by Surface (Approx. 258 Kms / 06 Hrs.)

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       Early breakfast at hotel. After early breakfast proceed for Chitrakoot. Upon arrival Check-In at Hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Chitrakoot.

Ram Ghat- Ram Ghat is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chitrakoot. The serene ghat lining the Mandakini River is where Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman appeared in front of the famous poet Tulsidas and he used to sit on the riverside and write Ram Charitra Manas.

Bharat Milap Temple- Bharat Milap Temple is believed to the place of the meeting of four brothers during the period of exile of Lord Rama, Bharat Milaap Temple is a very important
temple of Chitrakoot.

Janki Kund -Janki Kund is situated along the banks of Mandakini River and it is believed that this is where goddess Sita used to bathe during the period of exile.

Kamadgiri- It is a forested hill with the base surrounded by multiple Hindu temples on all sides and is considered to be the heart of Chitrakoot. The name is derived from Kamadnathji, another name of Lord Rama and it meant fulfiller of all wishes.

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Chitrakoot.       

Chitrakoot / Prayagraj by Surface (Approx. 120 Kms / 03 1⁄2 Hrs.)

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Chitrakoot / Prayagraj by Surface (Approx. 120 Kms / 03 1⁄2 Hrs.)

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       Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, check-out from Chitrakoot Hotel and proceed for the Prayagraj. Upon arrival Check-In at hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Prayagraj.

Triveni Sangam is the junction point of three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati (which is a mythical river, supposed to have dried up millenniums ago) Both Ganga and Yamuna are extremely revered rivers in Indian mythology, and hence the confluence point of these rivers has attained extremely high religious importance

Anand Bhawan is 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.

Khusro Bagh was built by King Jahangir for his son Khusro. The tombstone of the prince lies in this garden along with that of his mother Shah Begum.

Allahabad Fort is a splendid work of architecture that was built during the reign of Akbar, the Mughal Emperor in 1583. The marvelous structure is located on the banks of the confluence of the Rivers Ganga and Yamuna and is well-known for being the largest fort ever built by Akbar.

Bade Hanuman Mandir is located at Sangam area of Allahabad. Constructed underground, with a leaning posture of 20-feet long and 8-feet wide deity of Hanuman, this temple is one of its own kind.

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Prayagraj.       

Prayagraj / Ayodhya by Surface (Approx. 168 Kms / 04 Hrs.)

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Prayagraj / Ayodhya by Surface (Approx. 168 Kms / 04 Hrs.)

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       Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast proceed for Ayodhya. Upon arrival Check-In at hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Ayodhya.

Ramjanma Bhoomi- Ramjanma Bhoomi is believed to have been the birthplace of the Hindu deity, Lord Ram. According to the Indian epic Ramayan, Ram, Lord Vishnu's seventh manifestation, is said to have grown up along Ayodhya's river Sarayu. It is a highly revered site for Hindu devotees.

Hanuman Garhi- It is Located in Sai Nagar, Hanuman Garhi is a 10th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu God, Hanuman. It is one of the most important temples in Ayodhya as it is customary to visit Hanuman Garhi before visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. It is believed that Lord Hanuman lived at the temple site guarding Ayodhya.

Kanak Bhawan- The Kanak Bhawan is established towards the northeastern corner of the Ram Janmabhoomi in Tulsi Nagar. Constructed in 1891, this temple is also known as Sone-ka-Ghar. It is a holy site dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Rama and his wife, Goddess Sita.

Sita Ki Rasoi- Sita Ki Rasoi is believed to be an ancient kitchen used by goddess Sita herself. Built quite close to the Ram Janmabhoomi, this sacred site is now a temple housing some exhibit vessels.

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Ayodhya.       

Ayodhya / Varanasi by Surface (Approx. 220 Kms / 05 Hrs.)

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Ayodhya / Varanasi by Surface (Approx. 220 Kms / 05 Hrs.)

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       Breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast, Check-out from Ayodhya Hotel and proceed for Varanasi. Upon arrival Check-In at hotel. Later in the evening proceed to visit the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Every evening Ganga Aarti is carried out in three holy cities of India. They are Haridwar, Rishikesh and Varanasi. All three of them have different vibes and energies. It is said that you should be a part of all the three aartis once in a lifetime. The Aarti is always carried out facing the River Ganga. A lot of lamps are lit during the Aarti. They are usually circled out by priests. It is always done clockwise. The Aarti is always accompanied by different songs sung while praising the Ganga. It is believed that the lamps acquire the power of the deity. Overnight Stay at hotel in Varanasi.       

Depart from Varanasi by Flight / Train

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Depart from Varanasi by Flight / Train

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       Early morning boat ride tour will give you the real view of holy Varanasi, where you will see the morning rituals, special features of the various Ghats that you will pass along the way and burning ghat where the dead are cremated. After boat ride Visit the popular Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Return back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed for Temple Tour of Varanasi.

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is situated by the River Assi and was built in the 1900s by the freedom fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. It is dedicated to Lord Rama and Hanuman.

Annapurna Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples (Mandir) in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the
goddess Annapurna. Annapurna is the Hindu goddess for nourishment and is a form of the goddess Parvati. The current Annapurna Mandir was constructed in the 18th century by Maratha Peshwa Bajirao.

Tulsi Manas Mandir is dedicated to Lord Rama and is named after the saint poet Tulsi Das. It displays the Shikhara style of architecture and exhibits various inscriptions from the Ram CharitManas on the walls of the temple.

Bharat Mata Mandir is a unique shrine dedicated to our country, Mother India. The temple does not have any deity, but a relief map of the country carved in marble. The temple was the brainchild of Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta, a freedom fighter. It was built in 1936 and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi and has ever since been the only one dedicated to a country in the World.

After Temple Tour of Varanasi, transfer to airport /railway station for onward destination.