6 days Kashi Yatra (Varanasi Exit)
Varanasi pilgrim tour package Overview:
Day 1 - Banaras Arrival Banaras sightseeing
Day 2 - Banaras to Bodh Gaya 265 km and Bodh Gaya sightseeing
Day 3 - Gaya Sightseeing and Gaya to Varanasi = 265
Day 4 - Varanasi to Ayodhaya, Ayodhaya sightseeing and departure to Allahabad
Day 5 - Allahabad sight seeing and departure to Varanasi = 121 km
Day 6 - Varanasi Sightseeing and departure by the afternoon/evening flight
Package Inclusions:
This Varanasi Gaya Ayodhya Allahabad tour package includes:
1. Hotel stay
2. Breakfast (not included in Economy packages)
3. Airport pick up and drop and all Sightseeing in private car (or SIC if mentioned) and transfers as and where mentioned clearly
4. Road taxes, toll and parking and driver charges are included
Package Excludes:
1. Entry ticket fees to tourist places (Unless specifically mentioned)
2. Any Visa fee, Travel insurance, medical, guide service, personal expense not exclusively listed here
3. Government taxes
4. Bus/flight ticket from your place or starting point
5. Meals other than mentioned in the package
Terms and Conditions:
1. Premium will be charged during festival season or long holidays season and weekend for hotel booking. Some hotels if do not have restaurants or charge hefty amount; in those cases we will not be able to arrange breakfast however we will compensate by INR 100 per head per day for breakfast or we will ask our guide to take you for breakfast. There is no breakfast if booked under economy category. Breakfast is only available in standard and above category of booking.
2. This price is applicable for couple booking
3. The change in dates will attract re-quote
4. Normal hotel check-in time is from 2:00 PM onward and check-out time is at 12 PM and in India its 12 for check in and 10 for check out
5. The above cost does not include any kind of surcharge, if applicable during the given travel period
6. 'No Show' is subject to full booking charges
7. Pls call us for group booking discount if there are more than 2 adult travellers
8. For international trips Forex conversion of 4.4% or INR 2000 is applicable per booking
9. Package has to be booked at least 5 days in advance to ensure quality. For urgent packages we will make the best arrangement possible in that category
10. If more than one state is included in the transfers; their will be additional interstate taxes that our customer has to pay
11. No money will be refunded if hotels are car is booked and payment is already made. In this case Navigers will provide proof of expense to customer
Banaras arrival and Banaras sightseeing
Banaras Hindu University - One of the largest and oldest universities in the world. Built in 1917 A.D is the largest residential University in India. Spread over an area of 1350 acres, tourists visit this place to experience the age-old tradition of learning and spirituality.
New Vishwanath Temple - The New Vishwanath temple is situated in the premises of Banaras Hindu University (BHU). It was built in 1966 by the Birlas and is open to all. The temple complex consists of 7 temples. The walls of the temple are adorned with the text of Gita.
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple - This famous Hanuman temple is just 300 meters from Tulsi Manas Temple. It is an ancient temple considered as built by Goswami Tulsidas himself.
TULSI MANAS TEMPLE - Built in 1964 this temple is dedicated to Lord Rama. It is situated at the place where Tulisdas, wrote the epic
Aurangazeb Mosque (Optional) - built by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Curiously, the entire lower portion of the mosque is retained as a Hindu temple. The Mosque is at a picturesque location overlooking Panchganga Ghat and is bordered by the majestic Ganges.
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple - Also known as the Golden Temple. The temple is one of the 12th Jyotirlingas, which are considered the holiest Shiva temples. Varanasi is said to be the point at which the first jyotirlinga. He broke through the Earth’s crust and flared towards the heavens. The temple is traced back to 3500 years.
Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat - Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganges river. According to legend, Lord Brahma sacrificed 10 horses in a yajna here, and thus the ghat derived this name. Agni Pooja or Ganga aarti is the famous attraction at this ghat. It is the most vibrant Ghat in Varanasi, which is often crowded with sadhus, sanayasis, beggars and devotees. During the evening aarti, devotees leave earthern lamps in the water to float creating a beautiful scene which is unmatched.
Overnight stay at Varanasi
Banaras to Bodh Gaya 265 km and Bodh Gaya sightseeing
Navigers rep will pick you from the hotel after breakfast and wll proceed for the journey and sightseeing
MUCHALINDA POND - It is said that while Buddha was in deep meditation, a severe storm struck. The Snake King, Muchalinda used his hood so that storm does not disrupt Buddha from his meditation.
MAHABODHI TEMPLE - Mahabodhi Temple complex contains the famous Mahabodhi Temple with the diamond throne (called the Vajrasana) and the holy Bodhi tree. It is believed that about 280 years after the Enlightenment of the Buddha, Emperor Ashoka visited Bodh Gaya, and he built the original Mahabodhi temple.
BODHI TREE - Bodhi Tree is considered sacred by followers of Buddhism as Buddha attained spiritual enlightenment here.
GREAT BUDDHA STATUE - This 80 feet statue was constructed using intricately carved sandstone and red granite.
THAI TEMPLE - This is the only Thai temple located in India. It is built in typical Thai architecture - with sloping roof. The temple gets a majestic look during day time; when sunlight falls over its golden tiles over the roof. The temple was built in the year 1956 by Thailand Monarch.
ROYAL BHUTAN TEMPLE - Royal Bhutan Monastery has wonderful depictions of the life of Buddha.
INDOSAN NIPPONJI - Japanese Temple - Japanese temple of Bodhgaya is built on the pattern of an ancient Japanese wooden Temple and it seems to present a natural beauty without any artificial decoration and design.
Overnight at Gaya/Bodh Gaya
Gaya Sightseeing and Gaya to Varanasi = 265
Navigers rep will pick you from the hotel after breakfast and wll proceed for the journey and sightseeing
SURYA KUND - It is located on the west side of the famous Vishnupad temple. Devotees believe that a holy dip in the pond gets rid them of their sins.
VISHNUPAD MANDIR - Vishnupad Temple is sacred Hindu temple. The Gaya city has been developed around the temple. The temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. According to believers and religious texts, the footprints inside the temple are those of Lord Vishnu. The temple complex is quite big and houses many images of different Gods and Goddesses. There are many other shrines in and around the temple. Vishnupaada Temple is the most sacred site of offerings for the ancestors.
MANGLA GAURI, SHAKTI PEETHAM - The Mangala Gauri Temple is dedicated to Ma Mangala Gauri, a benevolent incarnation of Shakti. The present temple was built in the 15th century. It is believed that during Shiva’s Tandav after Sati’s self immolation, her breasts fell in this place. The temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeetha Temples.
After lunch we shall proceed for Varanasi in Navigers private car. Overnight at Varanasi
Varanasi to Ayodhaya, Ayodhaya sightseeing and departure to Allahabad
Navigers rep will pick you from the hotel after breakfast and wll proceed for the journey and sightseeing
Ayodhya - one of Hinduism's seven holy cities. It's major pilgrimage centre since it is not only the birthplace of Rama, it's also connected with many events in the Ramayana. Ayodhya during ancient times was known as Kosaldesa. The Atharvaveda describes it as “a city built by gods and being as prosperous as paradise itself”. The ancient city of Ayodhya, according to the Ramayana, was founded by Manu, the law-giver of the Hindus. For centuries, it was the capital of the descendants of the Surya dynasty of which lord Rama was the most celebrated king. Ayodhya is pre-eminently a city of temples yet, all the places of worship here, are not only of Hindu religion.
RAM JANMABHOOMI-BABRI MASJID - The place is considered to be the birthplace of Lord Ram. The original temple was said to have been demolished by the Mughal emperor Babur in 1528 AD and built a mosque at the site. The mosque however was demolished in 1992
RAMKOT - Ramkot is the chief place of worship in Ayodhya. Supposedly the fort of Lord Rama once existed on this site.
KANAK BHAWAN TEMPLE - Kanak Bhawan is also known ad Sone-ka- Mandir. This attractive temple was constructed by Vrishbhanu Kuvari, Queen of Teekamgarh (Madhya Pradesh) in 1891. This temple houses beautiful idols Lord Ram along with Goddess Sita and his brothers.
HANUMAN GARHI - Hanuman Garhi is a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The temple is built in the shape of a fort and one needs to climb 76 steps to reach the temple. Legend has it that Hanuman lived here in a cave and guarded the Janambhoomi
NAYA GHAT - Enjoy the time on the river bank Saryu/Ghaghara river
We shall start the journey after tea to Allahabad. Overnight at Allahabad
Allahabad sight seeing and departure to Varanasi = 121 km
TRIVENI SANGAM & HANUMAN MANDIR
ALLAHABAD FORT & ASOKA PILLAR & PATALPURI TEMPLE
We shall start the journey after tea to Varanasi. Overnight at Varanasi
Navigers rep will drop you to airport/railway/bus stand for your onward journey
Important Point for Holiday packages
1. Premium will be charged during festival season or long holidays season and weekend for hotel booking. Some hotels if do not have restaurants or charge hefty amount; in those cases we will not be able to arrange breakfast however we will compensate by INR 100 per head per day for breakfast or we will ask our guide to take you for breakfast
2. This price is applicable for couple booking
3. The change in dates will attract re-quote
4. Normal hotel check-in time is from 2:00 PM onward and check-out time is at 12 PM and in India its 12 for check in and 10 for check out
5. The above cost does not include any kind of surcharge, if applicable during the given travel period
6. 'No Show' is subject to full booking charges
7. Pls call us for group booking discount if there are more than 2 adult travellers
8. For international trips Forex conversion of 4.4% or INR 2000 is applicable per booking
9. Package has to be booked at least 5 days in advance to ensure quality. For urgent packages we will try our best to arrange the best hotel available for you in that category
10. If more than one state is included in the transfers; there will be additional interstate taxes that our customer has to pay
11. No money will be refunded if hotels are car is booked and payment is already made. In this case Navigers will provide proof of expense to customer
12. No bookings are made until customer makes the payment
13. Rates are subject to change without notice
Cancelling before 1 Days to 14 Days will deduct 50%
Cancelling before 15 Days to 30 Days will deduct 25%
