Do you desire to discover India's intrinsic culture? Hinduism began to flourish in Varanasi in ancient India. The city's River Ganges is deemed to be the sacrosanct river of the belief. Many Gods are fabled to have stayed and meditated in this city. This city generated a large amount of literature and poetry that today serve as a religious axis. Any Hindu pilgrimage will and ought to include Varanasi.

On the other side, Allahabad is a similarly revered city because it is where three major rivers converge. In this city, there are numerous temples and ceremonial sites. In addition to religious sites, the city has numerous architectural and tourism attractions. It takes four days and three nights to complete the trek. In Varanasi, the tour begins and concludes.

Day 1: Varanasi Arrivals + Evening Ganga Aarti

A representative will meet you at the railway station or airport and accompany you to a pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day until sunset is free. You can rest for the day or take up small leisure sightseeing or shopping in Varanasi.

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 water. 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 where you can enjoy dinner and rest for the day.

Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 2: Varanasi – Morning Boat Ride - Sarnath – Varanasi

The tour starts early in the morning on the second day. You will be taken on an early morning Ganges cruise. This boat ride is the best way to enjoy top ghats and rituals performed in each ghat. You can find many people bathing in the river. The foggy morning is also the best time for photo enthusiasts.

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 archeological museum, Buddha temples, stupas and others. You will be taken back to Varanasi by early evening and the rest of the day is yours. You can enjoy boat ride, shopping, temple visit or try delicacies of Varanasi.

Overnight stay in Varanasi.                               

Day 3: Varanasi – Allahabad – Varanasi

After breakfast, you will be taken on a road trip to Allahabad. It takes three hours to reach Allahabad. The first spot enjoyed in Allahabad is Triveni Sangam where the three rivers, Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati meet. It is a holy spot and you can find many rituals happening in the place. Later, you will be taken on a sightseeing tour that covers Anand Bhavan museum, Hanuman temple, Swaraj Bhawan and others. You will be taken back to Varanasi by early evening. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 4: 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.

Inclusions:

·       Accommodation in standard category of rooms at all hotels

·       Meal Plan on Bed & Breakfast at all places accordingly

·       Aarti ceremony in the evening

·       Temple visit  

·       Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary by air-conditioned private vehicle for the entire tour

·       All applicable current taxes for hotels and transport

Exclusions:

·       5% GST

·       Air Fare / Rail Fare

·       Expenses of personal nature such as laundry / tips / shopping / telephones / Medical etc.

·       Any other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions mentioned above

·       Entry fees to Monuments specifically

·       Charges in hotels for additional services

·       Photography and video making fees at the sites

·       Personal insurance, Tips and gratuities

·       Unforeseen Expenses because of the weather conditions

·       Ganga Aarti

·       Early morning cruise on the river (On direct payment)

·       Spotting ghats and rituals

·       Museum visits at Allahabad and Sarnath

·       Boat ride at Allahabad and Varanasi

·       Visit to Triveni Sangam