Spiritual Trails
Duration
06D / 05N
Temperature
08–40°C
Region
North India
Best Time
Oct – Mar
Currency
INR (Indian Rupee)
Capital
Lucknow
Language
Hindi, Urdu, English
Code
+91
Top Activity
Taj Mahal Visit & Spiritual Ganga Aarti
Day-Wise Itinerary
Option 1: Spiritual Circuit
(Varanasi – Prayagraj – Ayodhya)
Day 1: Arrive Varanasi – Evening Ganga Aarti
- Arrival at Varanasi airport/railway station.
- Hotel check-in and freshen up.
- Evening visit to Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the grand Ganga Aarti by boat/ghat.
- Stroll along the ghats and explore local street food.
- Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 2: Varanasi – Temples & Sarnath
- Early morning sunrise boat ride on the Ganga – witness rituals, sadhus, and heritage ghats.
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Devi Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Bharat Mata Temple.
- Afternoon excursion to Sarnath – visit Dhamek Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, and Sarnath Museum (Buddha relics).
- Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 3: Varanasi → Prayagraj
- Drive to Prayagraj (Allahabad) (approx. 4 hrs).
- Visit the sacred Triveni Sangam – confluence of Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati.
- Explore Allahabad Fort, Akshayavat Tree, Anand Bhavan (Nehru’s residence).
- Overnight stay in Prayagraj.
Day 4: Prayagraj → Ayodhya
- Morning darshan and Sangam rituals.
- Drive to Ayodhya (approx. 5 hrs).
- Visit Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhavan.
- Evening Saryu Aarti at Guptar Ghat.
- Overnight stay in Ayodhya.
Day 5: Ayodhya Sightseeing
- Full-day Ayodhya exploration: Nageshwarnath Temple, Treta ke Thakur, Guptar Ghat, Dashrath Mahal, Ramkatha Museum.
- Evening at leisure for local markets.
- Overnight stay in Ayodhya.
Day 6: Departure
- Breakfast and check-out.
- Transfer to Lucknow/Varanasi airport for onward journey.
Option 2: Agra – Mathura – Vrindavan – Lucknow
Day 1: Arrive Agra – Mughal Marvels
- Arrival in Agra, check-in to hotel.
- Visit the world-famous Taj Mahal – symbol of eternal love.
- Explore Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh for sunset views of Taj.
- Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 2: Fatehpur Sikri & Agra Sights
- Morning excursion to Fatehpur Sikri – Buland Darwaza, Jodha Bai’s Palace, Panch Mahal, and Salim Chishti’s Dargah.
- Afternoon visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb (Baby Taj).
- Evening free for shopping Agra handicrafts (marble inlay work, leather goods).
- Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 3: Agra → Mathura – Vrindavan
- Drive to Mathura, birthplace of Lord Krishna. Visit Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple, Vishram Ghat.
- Continue to Vrindavan – visit Banke Bihari Temple, ISKCON Temple, Prem Mandir (beautifully lit in the evening).
- Evening Yamuna Aarti at Keshi Ghat.
- Overnight stay in Vrindavan.
Day 4: Vrindavan → Lucknow
- Morning drive to Lucknow (approx. 6 hrs).
- Visit Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza – stunning Nawabi architecture.
- Evening stroll in Hazratganj for shopping & local snacks.
- Overnight stay in Lucknow.
Day 5: Excursion to Ayodhya
- Day trip to Ayodhya (approx. 3 hrs one way).
- Visit Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhavan, Dashrath Mahal.
- Evening return to Lucknow.
- Overnight stay in Lucknow.
Day 6: Departure
- Breakfast and check-out.
- Transfer to airport/railway station.
Option 3: UP Heritage + Culture
(Lucknow – Ayodhya – Varanasi)
Day 1: Arrive Lucknow – Nawabi Charms
- Arrival in Lucknow.
- Sightseeing: Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Residency.
- Evening food walk/kebab trail in Aminabad or Hazratganj – taste Lucknow’s famous Tunday Kebabs & Awadhi Biryani.
- Overnight stay in Lucknow.
Day 2: Lucknow → Ayodhya
- Morning drive to Ayodhya (approx. 3 hrs).
- Visit Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhavan, Nageshwarnath Temple.
- Evening Saryu Aarti on the ghats.
- Overnight stay in Ayodhya.
Day 3: Ayodhya → Varanasi
- Morning darshan and leisure in Ayodhya.
- Drive to Varanasi (approx. 5 hrs).
- Evening enjoy the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
- Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 4: Varanasi Sightseeing
- Early morning sunrise boat ride on River Ganga.
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Devi Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, BHU Campus.
- Evening free for silk shopping.
- Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 5: Excursion to Sarnath / Vindhyachal
- Option A: Half-day excursion to Sarnath – Dhamek Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, Sarnath Museum.
- Option B: Excursion to Vindhyachal (Shakti Peeth), famous for Maa Vindhyavasini Temple.
- Evening leisure along Varanasi ghats.
- Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 6: Departure
- Breakfast and check-out.
- Transfer to airport/railway station.
Inclusions
- All Sightseeing Tours
- Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- Arrival & Departure transfer
- Basic English Speaking Driver
- All Tours & Transfers on Private Basis as per the program
- Travel Insurance
Exclusions
- 5% GST
- Any other transport mentioned other than above.
- Any meals except breakfast from the Hotel
- Any services not included in the above itinerary.
- Any Increase in the airfare charged by the airlines.
- 5% TCS
- Any optional tour and all items of personal nature
- Tips and gratis.
- Late checkout Charges if any. Any Gala Dinner.
- Hard Liquor/Beer/ Mineral water, Soft Drinks, Juices, Mini-bar in the rooms,
Local/STD/ISD telephone call, rooms service, Porterage etc. in rooms are all chargeable
and would have to be paid at the time of check-out by the clients. - Please note that anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions is excluded from the package.