HOLY BENARAS - 03 Nights / 04 Days

Day 1 – Arrive Varanasi

Upon arrival in Varanasi , traditional Welcome followed by assisted transfer to the hotel for check-in.

VARANASI

Varanasi, also known as Banaras (Benares) or Kashi in India, is a popular holy city. This city is not just the oldest in India but happens to be the oldest colonized cities universally. Banaras has religious as well as literal significance. This city is known for world renowned universities like Banaras Hindu University (founded by Madan Mohan Malvia), Sampurnanand Sanskrit University and the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth. Therefore, the city is generally referred to as the city of temples or the City of Learning.

Varanasi is an old city and still follows the same traditional culture for ages now. This city truly demonstrates India’s rich culture. People of numerous religions (Hindus, Jains) believe in the rituals and practices of this holy city. Buddhism was also founded here itself. Varanasi has also produced several artists, musicians and writers.

Just as we said that Varanasi is popularly known as the ‘holy city of India’, there are so many sacred Hindu temples that you can’t afford to miss if you visit the place.

After hotel checkin, afternoon at leisure to rest/relax.

Later proceed to Sarnath – which is 45 minutes away from Varanasi city. On arrival, proceed  to visit and see the famous Sarnath Stupa .

Sarnath is the birthplace of Buddhism where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon to his disciples and is a prominent Buddhist site famous for various monasteries and Dhamek Stupa.

Later return to your hotel in Varanasi and  enjoy dinner .

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 – VARANASI

Today early morning, go for a boat ride on the holy Ganga. (Boat ride is subject to water level).

Later return to hotel for breakfast.

CITY/ TEMPLE TOUR OF VARANASI

After Breakfast, visit the Kashi Vishvanath Temple – It is also known as the Golden Temple, and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the presiding deity of the city. This is the holiest spot in the city, Bharat Mata Temple – A unique temple dedicated to Mother India. It houses a relief map of India, carved out of marble, instead of the customary gods and goddesses. Mahatma Gandhi, opened this unique temple, which was gifted, by the nationalists Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta and Shri Durga Prasad. Tulsi Manas Temple – it is in  the modern marble sikhara-style, Tulsi Manas Temple was built in 1964 by a philanthropist family of Varanasi and is devoted to Lord Rama. An exquisite structure of white marble, it has the verses and scenes of Ram Charit Manas engraved on its walls. .

Today evening proceed to Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the famous Evening Aarti Ceremony

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 -Varanasi – Allahabad/ Prayagraj – Varanasi (By Road) – 120 Kms/ Approx. 03 Hrs Drive One Way

Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel.

Later proceed for your Day Excursion to Allahabad (Prayagraj)

Allahabad, now officially known as Prayagraj, is a city located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Reminiscent of all that is spiritual and sacred in Hinduism, Allahabad is famous for Triveni Sangam or the meeting point of three rivers – the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati. The place is also very famous as a place where the largest gathering of the world  takes place known  as KUMBH MELA (One of the biggest festival for Hindu devotees).

Upon arrival at Allahabad proceed for city sightseeing tour.

Anand Bhawan

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. The double-storey mansion was personally designed by Motilal Nehru.

Hanuman Temple

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

Alopi Mata Temple

This Temple is one of the Shaktipeeth of Godess Durga .

Sangam

Later visit the Triveni Sangam (confluence of Holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati) which is of great importance for Hindus. People take a dip here at the Sangam and believe that they wash off their sins here after taking a Holy Dip.

Later return back to your hotel in Varanasi .

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4–Varanasi Departure

Breakfast at the hotel.

After Hotel check out, transfer to Airport/ Railway Station as per departure plans.

Tour ends with happy memories !!