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Itinerary
Day 01: Varanasi
Afternoon arrival at Varanasi airport, transfer to hotel. Check later in evening transfer to Ganges for Boating and evening Ganga Aarti on famous Dashashwamedh Ghat (Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River. It is located close to Vishwanath temple and is probably the most spectacular ghat. Two Hindu legends are associated with it. According to one, Lord Brahma created it to welcome Lord Shiva. According to another legend, lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses during Dasa - Ashwamedha yajna performed here). overnight in Varanasi.
(Vehicle is available only for Airport arrival + Evening Ganga Aarti and Boating
Day 02: Varanasi - Prayagraj (130 KM 3 Hrs. approx. one way)
After early breakfast day trip to Prayagraj. (The city's original name - Prayag, or "place of offerings" - comes from its position at the Sangam (confluence) of the Ganga, Yamuna and Sarasvati rivers. It is the second-oldest city in India, and plays a central role in Hindu scriptures. Prayagraj was originally called Kaushambi (now a separate district) by the Kuru rulers of Hastinapur, who developed it as their capital. Since then, Prayagraj has been a political, cultural and administrative centre of the Doab region. Mughal emperor Akbar renamed it Ilahabad, which the British changed to Prayagraj. In 1833 it became the seat of the Ceded and Conquered Provinces region before its capital was moved to Agra in 1835. Prayagraj became the capital of the North-Western Provinces in 1858, and was the capital of India for a day. The city was the capital of the United Provinces from 1902 to 1920 and remained at the forefront of national importance during the struggle for Indian independence.)
Places of interest HOLY DIP IN SANGAM, Bada Hanuman Mandir, Akshayvat Tree (Akshayavat ("the indestructible banyan tree") is a sacred fig tree mentioned in the Hindu mythology. According to a legend, once the sage Markandeya asked Lord Narayana to show him a specimen of the divine power. Narayana flooded the entire world for a moment, during which only the Akshayavat could be seen above the water level.) and Anand Bhawan (Birthplace of first Prime Minister of Independent India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru)
Day 03: Varanasi
Early morning Temple darshan (Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna Mandir, Kala Bhairov Mandir) followed with Sankat Mochan Mandir, Durga Mandir, Tulsi Manas Mandir and Benaras Hindu University (BHU). After breakfast move for Sarnath (Sarnath is the place where Gautam Buddha after attain enlightenment delivers his first sermon to 5 followers). Sightseeing of Sarnath including Sarnath Museum (Our National Emblem excavated from Sarnath is on Display built by Samrat Ashoka), Ancient ruins, Mahabodhi society Temple. Evening is free.
Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 04: Varanasi - Bodhgaya (270 KM, 6 Hrs. approx. one way)
After breakfast checkout from hotel and transfer to Bodhgaya (It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have obtained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree). On reaching before check in visit Mahabodhi Temple. Return hotel check in and overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
Places of Interest: Mahabodhi Temple, Buddhist Temples, Vishnu Pad Temple, Sita Kund.
Day 5: Bodhgaya - Varanasi (270 KM, 6 Hrs. approx. one way)
Early morning visit Vishnupad Temple for Pind DAAN, Akshayavat. Afternoon checkout from hotel and transfer to Varanasi.
Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 6: Varanasi - Depart
Early morning visit Vishnupad Temple for Pind DAAN, Akshayavat. Afternoon checkout from hotel and transfer to Varanasi. After breakfast, checkout from hotel and drop at Varanasi airport for onward/return journey.
(VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE ONLY FOR AIRPORT DROP)
