Day 1 Arrival At Varanasi And Witness the Most Spectacular Ganga Arti In the Evening After you arrive at the Varanasi Airport or railway station, you will be greeted by our representatives and transferred to the hotel. You have time to relax and freshen up until evening. We start the trip with Ganga Arti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. It is a holy fire ritual held at one of the oldest and most sacred ghats in Varanasi. This ceremony has become a popular sight as the spectacular ritual takes place every evening in the city of Varanasi. Once the crowd disperses, we walk down the streets to Godowlia Crossing, a perfect place to enjoy local specialties, such as Lassi or Thandai. Lassi is a blended drink made of dahl and spices, often with added fruits, while Thandai is perfect for hot weather as rose petals, almonds, watermelons, and other refreshing ingredients are mixed with milk and sugar. After a delightful evening exploring the greatest ‘Tirth,’ we return to our hotel for an overnight stay in Varanasi. Day 2 Sunrise Boat Tour with Varanasi Local Sightseeing After breakfast, we’ll visit Assi Ghat, a great spot to get a spectacular view of sunrise. Then from Assi Ghat, we’ll take a boat to head for Dashashwamedh Ghat, and then to Kashi Vishwanath Temple to take part in Jyotirlinga Darshan. The Annapurna Temple is within walking distance of the Vishwanath Temple and is dedicated to the goddess Annapurna. You can see an idol of the goddess carved in the 18th century that had traveled across the seas and finally returned to Varanasi. Then we’ll visit one of the oldest Shiva temples in Varanasi, the Kaal Bhairav Temple. Also, Durga Temple, which is also called the Monkey Temple, features a multi tiered shikhara and incredible North Indian Nagara architecture design. You also don’t want to miss the Tulsi Manas Temple, which is blessed with a beautiful view of the city and is of significant historical value in Hinduism. Sankat Mochan Temple, which is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman, is another must-see holy temple founded in the 16th century and is one of the oldest Hindu shrines in Varanasi. We’ll also see Birla Temple, which is a modern-day temple located inside Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. While in BHU, we’ll also enter Bharat Kala Bhavan, the university museum that displays culturally and historically important knowledge about the art and culture of India. Then we’ll go to Bharat Mata temple, which is located inside the campus of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth. It is one of the rare temples where, instead of idols, it has the carving of an undivided India’s map in marble and is dedicated to Bharat Mata, or the “Mother India.” After lunch, we’ll visit Sarnath, a small village located about 10 km from the holy city. It is well-known as where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma. Now, it’s a deer park adorned with Buddhist monuments and excavation spots. There’s also the Sarnath Museum and a beautiful Buddha Park for a relaxing walk around before returning to Varanasi for dinner and for an overnight stay at the hotel. Day 3 Departure From Varanasi After breakfast, we’ll check out from the hotel and take you to Varanasi airport or railway station.

Day 1 Arrival At Varanasi And Witness the Most Spectacular Ganga Arti In the Evening After you arrive at the Varanasi Airport or railway station, you will be greeted by our representatives and transferred to the hotel. You have time to relax and freshen up until evening. We start the trip with Ganga Arti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. It is a holy fire ritual held at one of the oldest and most sacred ghats in Varanasi. This ceremony has become a popular sight as the spectacular ritual takes place every evening in the city of Varanasi. Once the crowd disperses, we walk down the streets to Godowlia Crossing, a perfect place to enjoy local specialties, such as Lassi or Thandai. Lassi is a blended drink made of dahl and spices, often with added fruits, while Thandai is perfect for hot weather as rose petals, almonds, watermelons, and other refreshing ingredients are mixed with milk and sugar. After a delightful evening exploring the greatest ‘Tirth,’ we return to our hotel for an overnight stay in Varanasi. Day 2 Sunrise Boat Tour with Varanasi Local Sightseeing After breakfast, we’ll visit Assi Ghat, a great spot to get a spectacular view of sunrise. Then from Assi Ghat, we’ll take a boat to head for Dashashwamedh Ghat, and then to Kashi Vishwanath Temple to take part in Jyotirlinga Darshan. The Annapurna Temple is within walking distance of the Vishwanath Temple and is dedicated to the goddess Annapurna. You can see an idol of the goddess carved in the 18th century that had traveled across the seas and finally returned to Varanasi. Then we’ll visit one of the oldest Shiva temples in Varanasi, the Kaal Bhairav Temple. Also, Durga Temple, which is also called the Monkey Temple, features a multi-tiered shikhara and incredible North Indian Nagara architecture design. You also don’t want to miss the Tulsi Manas Temple, which is blessed with a beautiful view of the city and significantly important historical value in Hinduism. Sankat Mochan Temple, which is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman, is another must-see holy temple founded in the 16th century and is one of the oldest Hindu shrines in Varanasi. We’ll also see Birla Temple, which is a modern-day temple located inside Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. While in BHU, we’ll also enter Bharat Kala Bhavan, the university museum that displays culturally and historically important knowledge about the art and culture of India. Then we’ll go to Bharat Mata temple, which is located inside the campus of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth. It is one of the rare temples where, instead of idols, it has the carving of an undivided India’s map in marble and is dedicated to Bharat Mata, or the “Mother India.” After lunch, we’ll visit Sarnath, a small village located about 10 km from the holy city. It is well-known as where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma. Now, it’s a deer park adorned with Buddhist monuments and excavation spots. There’s also the Sarnath Museum and a beautiful Buddha Park for a relaxing walk around before returning to Varanasi for dinner and for an overnight stay at the hotel. Breakfast - Included at the Hotel Lunch - Not Included Dinner - Not Included Day 3 Day Excursion To Prayagraj – Triveni Sangam (Confluence Of River Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati) After an early breakfast, we drive to Prayagraj from 8 am and arrive in about 3 hours. We’ll visit several spots, starting from Sangam Sthal. Then to Anand Bhawan, a historic house museum in Prayagraj, of the Nehru family. Then to Chandrashekhar Azad Park, a beautiful public park that was opened in 1870 to commemorate Prince Alfred’s visit to the city. It is also the biggest park in the city. Akshayavata is another spot to visit in Prayagraj, known as the sacred fig tree from the scriptures. Prayagraj is known as one of the holy cities of India, a perfect day excursion from Varanasi. The city is often mentioned in histories and mythological stories as Prayag or Teerthraj as a holy pilgrimage centre and where the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Sarasvati meet. This confluence is called Sangam and is where Magha fairs take place, and it becomes the destination of pilgrims every year. The Kumbh Fair is held every 12th year and is dubbed the world’s largest congregation of devotees. One of these temples is the Patalpuri Temple, which is believed to be the holiest in the city. We’ll visit the temple where people believe to have been visited by Lord Rama and the famed Chinese traveler and writer, Hiuen Tsang. We’ll also visit the Mankameshwar Temple, located at the bank of the Yamuna River, which is one of the most visited temples. And nature lovers are going to love Minto Park, located not far from the temple. We drive back to Varanasi in the evening. After dinner, we spent an overnight stay at the hotel. Day 4 Departure From Varanasi After breakfast, we’ll check out from the hotel and take you to Varanasi airport or railway station. Varanasi - 3 Nights Stay for 3 nights at Hotel Uday Palace Executive Double Room, Accessible, City View X 1 1 King Bed