Holy Banaras

Day 1: Arrival in Varanasi

• Arrival in Varanasi with a traditional welcome and transfer to the hotel for check-in.

• Afternoon:

  • Rest and leisure at the hotel.

  • Visit Sarnath (approximately 45 minutes from Varanasi).

  • Explore the famous Dhamek Stupa and monasteries, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.

• Return to the hotel and enjoy dinner.

• Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 2: Varanasi City and Temple Tour

• Early Morning:

  • Enjoy a boat ride on the Ganga (subject to water levels).

• After Breakfast:

  • Visit:

    • Kashi Vishwanath Temple: The Golden Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

    • Bharat Mata Temple: Unique temple housing a marble relief map of India.

    • Tulsi Manas Temple: Devoted to Lord Rama with engraved verses of Ram Charit Manas.

• Evening:

  • Witness the famous Evening Aarti Ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

• Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 3: Varanasi – Prayagraj (Allahabad) – Varanasi (Day Excursion)

• After Breakfast:

  • Proceed for a day trip to Prayagraj (120 km / ~3 hours one way).

• Sightseeing in Prayagraj:

  • Triveni Sangam: Confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers.

  • Anand Bhawan: The Nehru family's historic residence, now a museum.

  • Hanuman Temple: Unique underground temple with a leaning deity of Lord Hanuman.

  • Alopi Mata Temple: One of the Shakti Peeths dedicated to Goddess Durga.

• Return to Varanasi by evening.

• Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 4: Departure from Varanasi

• Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

• Transfer to the airport/railway station for onward journey.

• Tour concludes with happy memories!

Tour Inclusions:

• 3 nights' accommodation.

• 3 breakfasts.

• All applicable taxes.

• Transfers, city tours, and transport services by AC vehicle.

• Toll taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, and interstate taxes.

Tour Exclusions:

• Airfare/train fare.

• Insurance.

• Entrance fees and guide charges during sightseeing.

• Local transport (e.g., cycle rickshaw or auto) from parking to temples.

• Personal expenses (laundry, tips, mineral water, beverages, etc.).

• Additional sightseeing or extra vehicle usage not mentioned in the itinerary.

• Costs arising due to natural calamities or political disturbances.

• Any increase in taxes or fuel prices affecting transportation costs.