Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Destinations Covered: Varanasi - Allahabad - Ayodhya - Lucknow
Day 01: Arrive Varanasi
Arrival at Allahabad airport or railway station. Upon arrival our representative / driver will receive you and assist you to transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free at your leisure.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 02: Varanasi
Early morning enjoy Boat riding in river Ganges. Later full day sightseeing of Varanasi city which includes the visit of Sarnath , Ashoka Pillar, Sarnath Archaeological Museum, Dhamek Stupa and Chaukhandi Stupa, Dashaswamedha Ghat, Rajghat, Man Mandir Ghat, Golden Temple, and Gyan Vapi, Durga Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, and Banaras Hindu University.
Overnight stay at the hotel.Evening witness Ganga Aarti at ghat. Overnight hotel in Varanasi.
Day 03: Varanasi/ Chunar Fort/ Allahabad (160 Kms/ 4 hrs drive approx)
After breakfast drive to Allahabad via Chunar Fort - located in the Mirzapur district. According to the Puranas the oldest name of Chunar was Charanadri as Lord Vishnu had taken his first step in his Vaman incarnation in the dynasty of Great king Bali. However Chunar came into prominence after the visit of Babar followed by Shershah Suri, Humayun, Akbar, Aurangzeb and finally the Britishers. It is said that Maharaja Vikramaditya, the king of Ujjain established the fort of Chunar. According to the Alha Khand, King Sahadeo made this fort as his capital and established the statue of Naina Yogini in a cave of Vindhya hill. To commemorate his victory on 52 rulers, King Sahadeo built a stone umbrella inside the fort.
Later drive to Allahabad to see the Triveni Sangam-confluence of the three rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati . Allahabad also known as Prayag is an important pilgrimage center of the Hindus. It is one of the four venues of the "Kumbh Mela". Upon arrival check into Camp.
Dinner will be served at the camp. Overnight stay at the Camp (Tented Accommodation) Hotel accommodation also available.
Day 04: Allahabad
Full day free to explore Kumbh Mela. Lunch and dinner at Camp.
Overnight stay at Camp (Tented Accommodation) Hotel accommodation also available.
Day 05: Allahabad
Breakfast at the hotel/camp. Rest of the day fyou are free to explore Kumbha Mela and can take a Holy dip at Triveni Sangam.There are other options to explore like Hanuman Temple, Akshya Vat, Allahabad Fort and other places. You can also experience different camps of Akahras. Lunch and dinner will be served at Camp.
Overnight stay at Camp (Tented Accommodation) Hotel accommodation also available.
Day 06: Allahabad
Full day free to explore Kumbh Mela. Lunch and dinner at Camp.
Overnight stay at Camp (Tented Accommodation) Hotel accommodation also available.
Day 07: Allahabad/ Ayodhaya (168 Kms/ 4 hrs drive approx)
After breakfast drive to Ayodhya./ Faizabad- the birth place of lord Rama who is an important deity in the Hindu pantheon. It is an important pilgrim place for Hindus. It is one of the seven holiest cities of India. This small, quiet town attracts pilgrims from all over the country. Hindu pilgrims visiting Ayodhya during festivals and important religious functions consider a holy dip in the sacred Saryu River very auspicious.
Upon arrival check into hotel. Rest of the day free at your leisure. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 08: Ayodhaya/ Lucknow (200 Kms/ 4 hrs drive approx)
After breakfast take a visit of Ayodhaya, visiting Ram Janma Bhoomi. Also visit Hanuman Temple, Seetha Temple, Ammaji Mandir. and other places. You can take a holy dip in Saryu river. Later drive to Lucknow. Upon arrival check into hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 09: Lucknow Sightseeing
After breakfast have a sightseeing tour of Lucknow city which includes Bara Imambara and Chhota Imambara, the monuments with great historical significance. Rest of the day free for shopping or at your leisure times.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 10: Lucknow sightseeing and departure
After breakfast have another leg of sightseeing which includes Lucknow, visiting Dilkusha Garden, Shah Najaf, Ram Krishna Math, Moti Mahal, La Martiniere, Chattra Manzil.
Later you will be transferred to the airport/ railway station for onward journey.
Tour of two of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites - Varanasi & Ayodhya - along with Allahabad Kumbh Mela tour.
Allahabad Kumbh Mela Tour with Varanasi and Ayodhya
