Divine Trip to Varanasi and Ayodhya 3 Nights

(Dep. New Delhi at 0600 hrs / Arr. Varanasi at 1400 Hrs)

Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel/ Evening visit to Ghat to see Ganga Aarti.

Today an early morning, Vande Bharat train journey to Varanasi, which will take 8 hours to reach Varanasi. (Tea/ Snacks and meals serve on the train as per fixed menu by Indian railway). On arrival at Varanasi train station, you will be met by our driver/ representative and transfer to your hotel. Varanasi formerly known as Benares, is most popular pilgrimage point for Hindus and one of the seven holiest cities. Later you will proceed for visit to ghats crossing the local market (Note - You have to walk through the market for 500-800 meters and few down steps to reach on the ghats) and witnessing the evening Aarti on the Ganges performed by a group of priests in the evening at ghat perform "Agni Pooja" (Worship to Fire) wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga, Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.

Meals: (Tea/ Snacks and meals served on the train as per fixed menu by Indian railway)

An early morning, a river tour and rower boat ride on River Ganges.

Later we will start our Temples tour- Visit Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, The New Vishwanath Temple of Varanasi, Hanuman Temple and Tulsi Manas Temple. After visiting the temples, we will return to the hotel for breakfast. Afternoon, we will continue our sightseeing tour of Sarnath on the outskirts of town. where the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park, contains the most impressive remains, as well as a modem temple. There are also the remains of a monastery, and the beautifully polished Lion Capital of Ashoka. Visit the Park and Museum. Sarnath was made a Centre of Buddhist worship by the emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. You will get a chance to visit the Main Shrine and Ashoka's Pillar. Evening return back to the hotel and will be at your leisure.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.

Meals: Breakfast

Today morning after an early breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Ayodhya which will take 4 to 5 hours. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Ayodhya is one of the major holy cities of Hinduism. It has a central role in the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana, whose protagonist Lord Rama is God incarnated on Earth as the prince of Ayodhya. The epic describes Lord Rama's 14-year exile, his victory over evil and his grand return with his wife Sita to Ayodhya to become king. This return to Ayodhya is celebrated as Diwali, the leading festival of hundreds of millions of Hindus world-wide. Consequently, Lord Rama's reign over Ayodhya and its surroundings, called Ram Rajya, is the epitome of good governance and moral society in the Hindu tradition. Ayodhya has come to symbolise inner peace, joy and spiritual upliftment.

We will visit Ram Janam Bhoomi, Nageshwarnath Temple, Dashrath Ji ka Mahal, Ramkot, Kanak Bhawan by walk through narrow lanes with a local Guide.

Overnight stay at hotel in Ayodhya.

Meals- Breakfast

Train to Delhi (By Vande Bharat Exp - Dep. Ayodhya at 1520 hrs/ Arr. New Delhi at 2340 hrs)

Today morning after breakfast, we will visit The Hanuman Garhi - Situated in the center of the town, this temple is approachable by a flight of 76 steps. Legend has it that Hanuman lived here in a cave and guarded the Janambhoomi or Ramkot. The main temple contains the statue of Maa Anjani, with Bal Hanuman seated on her lap. The faithful believe that all their wishes are granted with a visit to this holy shrine.

Later transfer to Ayodhaya train station in time to board on the Vande Bharat Express train to New Delhi.

Meals – Breakfast at the hotel & Tea/ Snacks/ Meals served on the train as per fixed menu by Indian railway)

Above Itinerary is just indicative, do not consider it as a Final Schedule. Date & Time of Tours can be changed by Local Agent / Tour Operator.