Kashi Gaya Prayagraj Ayodhya Naimisharanya Trip

Welcome to Kashi! On arrival at Kashi Airport/ Railway Station, our Namaste India Trip representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in and some rest. If you hire a guide, they will travel with the driver and help you during the journey.

After checking in, you’ll start exploring the sights of Kashi-

• Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple- A famous place where devotees come for salvation (moksha) and peace of mind.
• Darshan at Annapurna Temple- People pray here to the food Goddess for wealth and a life without hunger.
• Visit to Vishalakshi Temple- A peaceful Shakti Peeth temple, where the eyes of Goddess Sati fell.
• Baba Kal Bhairav Temple - Popular temple where devotees offer alcohol as Prasad to Kal Bhairav.

Evening:

Take a boat ride on the Ganges and explore Kashi’s old Ghats, and enjoy the city’s spiritual vibe (optional, extra cost). Later, attend the beautiful Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, either from the Ghat or on a private boat. Spend a comfortable night at your hotel in Kashi.

Note- The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is open from 3 AM to 11 PM

• After breakfast, travel to Bodh Gaya and visit the Mahabodhi Temple, a very peaceful spot and holy site for Buddhists.
• Later, go to the Mahabodhi Tree, where Lord Buddha meditated.
• Next, visit Muchalinda Lake, a beautiful spot to take photos, then you will also see the 80-foot Buddha Statue.
• Next, visit Wat Thai Temple, Japanese Temple, Bhutanese Temple, Metta Buddharam (White Buddha Statue), and Karma Temple, each place with unique architecture.
• After sightseeing, check into your hotel. Overnight stay at Bodh Gaya.

Note- The Mahabodhi Temple is open from 5 AM to 9 PM.

• Early in the morning, after breakfast go to Gaya. On arrival, explore Vishnu Pad Mandir where you can perform Pind Daan, a holy ritual to respect your ancestors (family members who have passed away).
• Next, visit Phalgu Nadi, a holy river where pilgrims pray and perform rituals. After that, visit Brahmani Ghat and Gayatri Ghat. Then travel to the sacred Sita Kund, and finally see Maa Sarva Mangla Gauri. People believe that visiting this temple brings the blessings of Goddess Gauri, who can remove difficulties and bring luck.
• Return to Kashi in the evening and enjoy a relaxing overnight stay at your hotel.

• Start your day with a boat ride on the Ganges and see the Ghats like Assi, Manikarnika, and Harishchandra. You can also take a holy dip and optionally visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
• Later, return to the hotel for breakfast.
• Start your day after breakfast by visiting Kashi’s well-known temples- Sankat Mochan Hanuman (located near Assi River, a great spot for sunset photos), Durga Mandir, Tulsi Manas (where Ramcharitmanas was written), and New Vishwanath Temple. Don’t miss a walk around the BHU campus nearby.
• In the afternoon, drive to Sarnath, the sacred site where Lord Buddha shared his first teachings. Explore Dhamek Stupa (best photo spot), Chaukhandi Stupa, various Buddhist Temples and the Sarnath Archeological Museum.
• Return to Kashi and check into your hotel for an overnight stay.

Note- Sarnath Archaeological Museum is closed on Fridays.

• After breakfast drive to Prayagraj.
• Enroute visit Vindhyachal Devi for a Darshan at Shaktipeeth. Later visit Sitamarhi, the temple where Mother Sita went into the earth.
• When you reach Prayagraj, travel to Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati meet, and take a sacred dip there.
• Enjoy a peaceful boat ride and experience a holy bath at the Sangam.
• Next, visit Bade Hanuman Mandir, then go to Akshayavat Temple inside Patalpuri Temple at Prayagraj Fort. It is believed that Lord Ram, Lakshman, and Sita once rested under this holy tree.
• Visit Prayagraj Fort, also called Allahabad Fort, built by Emperor Akbar in 1583 near the Sangam, and then see the holy Alopi Devi Temple.
• If time permits, visit Lalita Devi Temple and Shri Nagvasuki Temple. You can also explore Anand Bhavan, home of the Nehru family.
• On arrival, check into the hotel. Overnight stay at Prayagraj.

• Enjoy breakfast then continue your journey to Ayodhya.
• Visit Ram Janmabhoomi Temple a sacred place believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram.
• Go to Hanuman Garhi Temple located on a beautiful hill, which is perfect for photography.
• Explore Kanak Bhavan Temple, a beautiful temple with gold plated domes dedicated to Lord Ram and Sita.
• In evening watch the Saryu River Aarti at Naya Ghat, a truly divine experience.

Note - Ram Janmabhoomi Temple is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

• Early in the morning you can visit the Saryu River. Take a holy dip in the river or enjoy a peaceful boat ride if you wish (optional).
• After that, visit Nageshwarnath Temple, which is one of the oldest temple in Ayodhya, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Then see Ram ki Paidi, and later return to Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.
• Next, visit Dashrath Mahal the palace of Lord Ram’s father, King Dashrath.
• If time permits, you may explore Valmiki Ramayana Bhawan (famous for Ramayana paintings), Treta Ke Thakur Temple (where King Vikramaditya placed idols of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and Lakshman), and also go to Tulsi Udyan.

Later, drive to Lucknow.

• If time allows, enjoy an optional tour of Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Residency Complex, Gomati Riverfront, Janeshwar Mishra Park, and Ambedkar Park.
• On arrival, check into the hotel. Overnight stay in Lucknow.

• After breakfast in the morning, drive to Naimisharanya. Once you reach, visit Chakrateertha first, (the spot where the Lord Brahma's chakra fell) then explore Suth Gaddi, Vyas Gaddi (best photo spot specially in sunrise), and Manu Satrupa Tapsthali.
• Later, explore other important sites such as Hanuman Garhi, Panch Pandav Kila, Gomati River (a beautiful riverside spot, perfect for evening walk), Vishnu Temple, Dadhichi Kund, and the Lalita Devi Temple (Shaktipeeth temple where Sati’s heart fell).

In the evening, drive back to Lucknow.

• On arrival you will be dropped at the airport/railway station to take your flight/train for your home. This Kashi Gaya Prayagraj Ayodhya Naimisharanya trip plan ends with unforgettable memories.