India · Religious & Spiritual

5-Day Pilgrimage Tour from Varanasi to Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Gaya

5 Days Round trip from Varanasi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Attend the divine Ganga Aarti and explore the ghats of Varanasi by boat
02 See Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and other sacred sites in Ayodhya
03 Take a boat ride at Triveni Sangam for rituals or a holy dip
04 Visit the World Heritage Site Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya
05 Offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath, Kashi Visalakshi, Kal Bhairav, and Annapurna temples
06 Perform ancestral rituals at Gaya and Varanasi's sacred riverbanks
07 Visit Shayana Hanuman, Kanchi Temple, and Alopi Mata Shakthipeet in Allahabad

Explore some of the holiest cities for Hindus - Kashi, Ayodhya, Allahabad (Prayagraj), and Gaya - on this spiritually enriching journey from Varanasi. Experience the sacred Ganges in Kashi, the historical significance of Ayodhya, the holy confluence of rivers at Allahabad, and Gaya's deep connection to Lord Buddha. Along the way, visit revered temples, perform rituals, and witness timeless traditions that make this pilgrimage deeply meaningful. Create cherished memories on this soul-refreshing tour through India's sacred heartland.

Take a holy dip in the Ganga at 6:00 am and perform rituals for your ancestors.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Gaya, Varanasi, Allahabad, Bodh Gaya, Ayodhya

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Varanasi and Transfer to Ayodhya

On arrival at Varanasi Airport, after customs formalities, meet your tour representative and transfer to Ayodhya.
Check in at the hotel, and around 3:00 pm, set out to visit Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Kanak Bhavan, Hanuman Garhi, and Dashrath Mahal.
Later, continue to Ram Pattabhisheka Temple and Karsevak Puram.
In the evening, around 5:00 pm, visit the Sarayu River and then return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Ayodhya.

Day 02

Ayodhya, Allahabad Sightseeing and Drive to Varanasi

Have an early breakfast at 7:00 am and drive from the hotel to Allahabad.
By 11:00 am, reach Triveni Sangam, where you can take a boat to perform rituals or enjoy a holy dip.
Afterwards, visit Shayana Hanuman, Kanchi Temple, and Alopi Mata (Madhaveswari) Shakthipeet.
Later, continue into Allahabad city and visit Anand Bhavan.
Then head to Varanasi, stopping at Sitamarhi Temple along the way. Stay overnight in Varanasi.

Day 03

Sacred Varanasi Temples and Journey to Bodhgaya

Take a holy dip in the Ganga at 6:00 am and perform rituals for your ancestors.
Later, visit Kashi Vishwanath, Kashi Visalakshi, Kal Bhairav, and Annapurna temples.
Have breakfast at 10:00 am and check out from the hotel.
Drive to Bodhgaya and check in at the hotel.
Relax over tea before visiting the World Heritage Site Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree.
Then proceed to the Thai Temple, China Temple, Japan Temple, and the 80-feet Buddha statue.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

Day 04

Gaya Rituals, Return to Varanasi and Evening Aarti

At 6:00 am, set out for Gaya and visit Mangala Gauri Shakthipeeth and Vishnupad Temple. Perform pindadaan for your ancestors, and afterwards drive to Varanasi.
On arrival in the evening, witness the Ganga Aarti and visit the ghats of Varanasi by boat. Stay overnight in Varanasi.

Day 05

Varanasi Temple Visits and Departure

After breakfast, visit famous local temples such as Koudi Amma, Durga Temple, Sankat Mochan, Birla Temple (New Viswanath Temple) inside the Banaras Hindu University campus, and Tulasi Manas.
At 10:00 am, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your return journey.

Where this trip takes you

Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Triveni Sangam, Sarayu River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Varanasi 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation as per the itinerary on a twin-sharing basis with a bed and breakfast plan
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the program
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Two bottles of water per traveller per day
Travel documents
All taxes
English-speaking Indian tour guide

What's Not Included

International and domestic flights
Visa and insurance
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities (recommended)
Anything not mentioned or specified in the itinerary and inclusions

Know before you go

Kashi is famous as Lord Shiva's abode and as a place where devotees believe a bath in the Holy Ganges can wash away sins. Because of this, thousands of people immerse themselves in the holy river every morning and offer prayers to Lord Shiva.
Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Ram, steeped in history, tradition, and spiritual enlightenment.
Allahabad, now known as Prayagraj, is the city of the Kumbh Mela and the place of confluence of the three most sacred rivers for Hindus: the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati.
Gaya is the place where Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment. It is also very holy to Hindus, and thousands visit every day to pay respect to their forefathers by performing rituals in their honour.

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