Itinerary for Varanasi (3) – Bodhgaya (1) – Ayodhya (2)

Day 1: Arrival in Varanasi

•  Meet our representative/driver at the airport.
•  Transfer to pre-booked hotel and check-in.
•  Sightseeing:
•  Visit Banaras Hindu University (Asia’s largest residential university).
•  Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple on the western bank of the Ganges.
•  Explore the ghats by boat (The Assi, Dasawamedha, Barnasangam, Panchganga, and Manikarnika).
•  Witness the evening aarti/prayer ceremony at the Ganges.
•  Return to hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Varanasi

•  Excursion to Sarnath:
•  Visit Dhamek Stupa (Built in 500 AD).
•  Explore Sarnath`s archaeological sites, including the Ashoka Pillar and the Choukhandi Stupa.
•  Visit Sarnath Archaeological Museum.
•  Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Varanasi to Bodhgaya (255 km / approx. 5 to 6 hours)

•  After breakfast, check out and drive to Bodhgaya.
•  Check into the hotel upon arrival.
•  Sightseeing:
•  Visit the Bodhi Temple, the 80 Feet Buddha statue, and other Buddhist monasteries.
•  Overnight stay at the hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 4: Bodhgaya - Gaya - Varanasi

•  Early morning drive to Gaya (approx. 5:30 am).
•  Visit Vishnupad Temple and perform the Pind Daanam ritual at Falgu River.
•  Explore other key sites in Gaya.
•  Return to Varanasi and check into the hotel.
•  Evening at leisure.
•  Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5: Varanasi - Allahabad - Ayodhya (219 km / approx. 5 hours)

•  Morning drive to Triveni Sangam (on the way, visit Vindhyachal and Sitamarhi).
•  Perform rituals and take a bath at Triveni Sangam.
•  Sightseeing in Allahabad.
•  Drive to Ayodhya.
•  Check into the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 6: Ayodhya

•  Sightseeing in Ayodhya:
•  Visit Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi, Sita Rasoi, etc.
•  Learn the historical and religious significance of Ayodhya and the Saryu River.
•  Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 7: Departure

•  After breakfast, check out from the hotel.
•  Transfer to airport/railway station for onward journey.

Inclusions:

•  Airport pick-up and drop-off for international arrivals/departures.
•  Accommodation in three-star hotels and government-approved farmhouses (1X Double/Twin Room).
•  Breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the trip.
•  Transport (Mini SUV/Hiace Bus/Tourist Bus) transfers for the duration of the tour.
•  Licensed local guide and licensed tourist driver for the duration of the tour.
•  All entry fees to monuments, museums, and sites as per the itinerary.
•  All road route permits.
•  Mineral water throughout the trip.
•  Visa processing and documentation fees.
•  Visa fees, all government taxes and company service charges.

Exclusions:

•  4- & 5-star hotels.
•  Alcoholic beverages during the tour.
•  Souvenirs.
•  Flight tickets.
•  Tips for guides and drivers.
•  Medical / Travel Insurance
•  Anything not mentioned in the inclusions section.