India · Religious & Spiritual

5-Day Varanasi, Gaya and Prayag Pilgrimage with Ganga Aarti

5 Days Round trip from Varanasi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Kal Bhiarav Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and Bharat Mata Temple in Varanasi
02 Explore the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat
03 Attend the Ganga Aarti ritual on the River Ganges
04 Take part in Pind Daan Puja at Karnatak Bhawan
05 Visit Hanuman Temple and Bhardwaj Ashram in Prayag

Embark on a tour to the holiest city of India, Varanasi, with visits to Bodhgaya and Prayag to offer your prayers. Visit many temples on this pious journey and experience sacred rituals, from the Ganga Aarti and a boat ride on the Ganges to Pind Daan Puja and a holy bath at Triveni Sangam. This pilgrimage also offers insight into the eternal cycle of death and life.

In the evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life as you are taken to the River Ganges.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Gaya, Varanasi, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath

Languages English, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Russian, Tamil, Telugu

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Varanasi and Kal Bhiaraw Temple Visit

Pick up from Varanasi Airport/Station and check in at the hotel in the evening.
Visit the Kal Bhiaraw Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02

Drive to Bodhgaya and Evening Ganga Aarti

After breakfast, drive to Bodhgaya and check in at the hotel.
In the evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life as you are taken to the River Ganges. Enjoy the Ganga Aarti and get a glimpse of spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats (riverfront).
Sightsee the local temples and stay overnight in Bodhgaya.

Day 03

Vishnupad Temple, Pind Daan Puja, and Return to Varanasi

Visit Vishnupad Temple and attend Pind Daan Puja at Karnatak Bhawan. Later, drive to Varanasi.

Day 04

Prayag Pilgrimage and Sarnath Temple Visit

Early morning, drive to Prayag (Triveni Sangam).
Take a spiritual bath and attend puja at Hanuman Temple and Bhardwaj Ashram.
Return to Varanasi and visit Sarnath Temple. Night stay in Varanasi.

Day 05

Sunrise Boat Ride, Temple Visits, and Departure

Early in the morning, proceed for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering prayers to the Sun God and devotees taking a holy dip in the Ganges.
Visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi by boat. Later, visit the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple along with other temples such as Durga Temple and Bharat Mata Temple.
Later in the afternoon, check out of the hotel and proceed to Varanasi Airport/Station.