Be met on arrival at Varanasi airport/railway station and get transferred to your hotel. Check into the hotel and relax. (Check In time is 2pm onwards). Varanasi, or Banaras or Kashi, is the oldest living city in the world. Mark Twain, an English author, enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Banaras, wrote, “Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old when all of them put together.” The origins of Varanasi, the home of Lord Shiva and Parvati, are unknown. The Ganga in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals. In the evening visit the evening Ganga Aarti. Return to your hotel and relax or on your own stroll in the local markets, enjoying the evening, shopping and savor local food and drinks.

Overnight: Hotel in Banaras

• Kashi Vishwanath temple, Annapurna temple, Sarnath

Very early morning a boat ride on river Ganga will give you the real view of the holy city, as you witness the morning rituals, special features of the various ghats that you will pass along the way and burning ghat where the dead are cremated. (Boat Ride is at own cost). Thereafter visit Kashi Vishwanath temple and Annapurna temple. Return to hotel for breakfast. Check out from hotel and proceed to Sarnath, 10 km drive from Varanasi. A quiet and spiritual town, Sarnath is a historical marvel with numerous Buddhist stupas, museums, excavated ancient sites, and beautiful temples amidst mystical and serene setting. From Sarnath, drive to the city of Ayodhya. Ayodhya is located on the banks of river Sarayu and is one of the seven sacred cities for Hindus. It’s believed that Ayodhya plays is the birthplace of Lord Ram. This religious town is also the birthplace of four of Jainism's 24 Tirthankaras (religious teachers), beckoning tourists with its serene ghats. Check into your hotel and relax or on your own stroll in the local market, Saryau ghat, where you can also take a boat ride on the saryau river. (boat ride is at own cost).

Overnight: Hotel in Ayodhya (B)

• Ramjanma Bhoomi, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan, Sita Ki Rasoi

After breakfast, proceed on Ayodhya Sightseeing. Visit Ramjanma Bhoomi, believed to be birthplace of Lord Ram, the 7th manifestation of Lord Vishnu; Hanuman Garhi, is a 10th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Hanuman and it’s customary to visit Hanuman Garhi before visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya; Kanak Bhawan, this temple is also known as Sone-ka-Ghar and is a holy site dedicated to the Lord Rama and his wife, Goddess Sita; Sita Ki Rasoi, is believed to be an ancient kitchen used by the goddess Sita herself. This sacred site is now a temple housing some exhibit vessels. Thereafter drive to Prayagraj, also called Allahabad. Check into your hotel and relax after a long day.

Overnight: Hotel in Prayagraj (B)

• Day excursion to Chitrakoot (130 kms/aprox. 3 hr drive one-way)

Early morning after breakfast depart for a day excursion to Chitrakoot. Legends believe it that it was at Chitrakoot where Lord Rama, Sita and his brother Laksman stayed for 11 ½ of their 14 years of exile. Visit Ram Ghat, a serene ghat lining the Mandakini river where Lord Ram, Sita, and Lakshman appeared in front of the poet Tulsidas, who by the riverside and write Ram Charitra Manas; Bharat Milap Temple, where the meeting of the four brothers happened during Lord Rama's exile; Janki Kund, believed that it was here Sita used to bathe during the exile period; Kamadgiri hill surround by Hindu temples on all sides and is considered as the heart of Chitrakoot. The name is derived from Kamadnath Ji, another name for Lord Rama, meaning "fulfiller of all wishes." Thereafter drive back to your hotel in Prayagraj.

Overnight: Hotel in Prayagraj (B)

• Triveni Sangam, Anand bhawan, Khusro bagh, Bade Hanuman mandir

After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed on a sightseeing visiting Triveni Sangam, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati- a mythical river, supposed to have dried up millennia ago. Since Ganga and Yamuna are extremely revered rivers the confluence point has attained extremely high religious importance; Anand Bhawan, the former residence of the Nehru family, and now a museum showcasing artefacts and articles from the era of the Indian Independence Movement; Khusro Bagh, built by King Jahangir for his son Khusro. Bade Hanuman Mandir, this temple is unique in that it was built underground and has a leaning posture that is 20 feet long and 8 feet wide. Thereafter drive to Banaras. Check into your hotel and relax after a long day enjoy your last night in the city enjoying the evening, shopping and savor local food and drinks.

Overnight: Hotel in Banaras (B)

• Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple, Tulsi Manas mandir, Bharat Mata mandir, Durga temple

Check out from hotel after breakfast in the hotel and proceed on your Banaras temple tour visiting the Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple dedicated to Lord Ram and Hanuman; Tulsi Manas Mandir, dedicated to Lord Rama and named after saint Tulsi Das. Inscriptions from the Ram Charit Manas are written on the walls of the temple; Bharat Mata Mandir, a unique shrine where the temple has no deities but a relief map of India carved in marble; Goddess Durga temple, built in the 18th century. In time, get transferred to Varanasi airport / railway station for you to return home with sweet memories of this soulful destination. (B)

Note: If you have a late evening/night flight, suggest speak to us and we can arrange a visit to other places of soulful interest visit during this free time.