Day 01: Arrival in Varanasi – Evening Ganga Aarti
Upon arrival at Varanasi Airport or Railway Station, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. After check-in and some relaxation, prepare for a spiritually uplifting evening.
Visit the sacred Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony. Experience the divine ambiance as priests perform synchronized rituals with lamps, chants, and devotional music along the banks of the holy River Ganges. You may also choose to enjoy the Aarti from a boat (optional).
Aarti Timings (Approx.):
- Summer: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Winter: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 02: Varanasi – Sunrise Boat Ride, Temple Tour & Sarnath
Begin your day early with a serene sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, experiencing the magical “Subah-e-Banaras.” Watch devotees performing rituals and offering prayers as the sun rises over the ghats.
During the ride, pass by iconic ghats such as:
- Manikarnika Ghat
- Assi Ghat
- Dashashwamedh Ghat
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Later, proceed for a temple tour of Varanasi, covering:
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Annapurna Temple
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Manas Mandir
- Banaras Hindu University
In the afternoon, take an excursion to Sarnath, the sacred site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon at Deer Park. Visit key attractions including:
- Dhamek Stupa
- Chaukhandi Stupa
- Archaeological Museum
In the evening, enjoy free time for shopping in local markets of Varanasi (optional). Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 03: Varanasi to Bodh Gaya via Gaya
After breakfast, begin your journey towards Bodhgaya. En route, visit the sacred city of Gaya.
Explore the famous Vishnupad Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and believed to house his sacred footprints. Continue sightseeing with visits to:
- Phalgu River
- Sita Kund
- Janki Temple
- Haleshwar Asthan
Later, proceed to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
Day 04: Bodhgaya & Gaya Sightseeing – Return to Varanasi
After breakfast, explore the spiritual highlights of Bodhgaya, including:
- Mahabodhi Temple – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Sacred Bodhi Tree
- International Buddhist Monasteries
Later, revisit Gaya for additional sightseeing:
- Japanese Temple
- Chinese Temple
- Tibetan Temple
- Phalgu River
- Haleshwar Sthan
In the afternoon, drive back to Varanasi. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05: Varanasi – Prayagraj Excursion (Triveni Sangam)
After breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad).
Visit the sacred Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. You may take a holy dip and perform traditional rituals.
Later, explore key attractions in Prayagraj:
- Hanuman Temple
- Anand Bhavan
- Swaraj Bhavan
- Chandrashekhar Azad Park
Return to Varanasi by evening (optional boat/sailing experience available).
Dinner and overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 06: Departure from Varanasi
After breakfast, enjoy some leisure time at the hotel.
Later, you will be transferred to Varanasi Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.
Depart with beautiful memories of a spiritually enriching journey through Varanasi, Bodhgaya, and Prayagraj.
