Uttar Pradesh Pilgrimage Trail: Lucknow, Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Varanasi & Bodh Gaya (Premium)

Itinerary at a glance

Highlights

• Lucknow – Naimisharanya Excursion
• Ayodhaya – Chapaiya Excursion
• Prayagraj -Chitrakoot - Prayagraj
• Explore Varanasi
• Explore Bodh Gaya
• 10 nights in 4-Star hotels with breakfast

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1Arrival day

   Transfer from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport Lucknow-LKO to Lucknow

   Overnight: LucknowAirport pickupTransferSightseeing

   Pick up from Lucknow Airport Railway station check into hotel fresh up and go for sightseeing Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Hazratganj Market overnight stay at Lucknow.

2. 2
   Day 2

   Lucknow – Naimisharanya Excursion

   Overnight: LucknowMeals: BreakfastSightseeing

   After breakfast drive to Naiimisharanya and visit to Chakra tirtha, Lalita devi temple, Vyas gaddi, Hanumaan temple then back to Ayodhaya overnight stay at hotel.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Inter Hotel/City Transfer from Lucknow to Ayodhya

   Overnight: AyodhyaMeals: BreakfastTransferSightseeing

   After breakfast drive to Ayodhaya on arrival check in at hotel after fresh n up visit Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanumangarhi, Kanak Bhavan Temple, Treta ke Thakur – where Lord Ram conducted Ashwadmedha Yagya in Ayodhya to celebrate his victory over Ravan, and Dashrath Mahal night stay at Ayodhaya.

4. 4
   Day 4

   Ayodhaya – Chapaiya Excursion

   Overnight: AyodhyaMeals: BreakfastSightseeing

   After breakfast drive to Chapaiya then visit Swami Narayan temple, Narayan sarovar lake, Meen sarovar after that back to hotel evening.

5. 5
   Day 5

   Inter Hotel/City Transfer from Ayodhya to Prayagraj

   Overnight: PrayagrajMeals: BreakfastTransfer

   Today after breakfast departure at Bodhgaya/ Varanasi Railway station / Airport as per the flight or train availability.

6. 6
   Day 6

   Prayagraj -Chitrakoot - Prayagraj

   Overnight: PrayagrajMeals: BreakfastSightseeing

   Today after breakfast drive to Chitrakoot after reaching their check in at hotel after fresh n up visit Bharat Milap Sathal, Kamadgiri Parvat Prikarma, Sati Anusuiyya Aashram, Sita Rasoi then evening back to hotel overnight stay at Praygaraj.

7. 7
   Day 7

   Inter Hotel/City Transfer from Prayagraj to Varanasi

   Overnight: VaranasiMeals: BreakfastTransfer

   Today after breakfast drive to Varanasi check into hotel fresh up and go for Ganga Arti by Riksaw then back to Hotel O/night stay at Varanasi.

8. 8
   Day 8

   Explore Varanasi

   Overnight: VaranasiMeals: BreakfastSightseeing

   Early morning boat ride at River Ganges to view Sunrise then Visit to Vishwanath Temple, Gyanwapi Mosque. After breakfast trip to Sarnath (12 kms from Varanasi). Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha had preached His first sermon to His five disciples after attaining enlightenment. Visit to Dhamekh Stupa - one of the most visited and most revered Buddhist Shrines in the world. Also visit Sarnath Museum, Evening back to Varanasi hotel for overnight stay.

9. 9
   Day 9

   Inter Hotel/City Transfer from Varanasi to Bodh Gaya

   Overnight: Bodh GayaMeals: BreakfastTransferSightseeing

   Morning after breakfast drive to Bodhgaya on arrival, transfer to hotel followed by visit to Dungeswari Caves where Buddha had meditated for some time and Niranjana River. Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

10. 10
    Day 10

    Explore Bodh Gaya

    Overnight: Bodh GayaMeals: BreakfastSightseeing

    After taking breakfast go for sightseeing of Mahabodhi Temple/Bodhi Tree/Great Budha Statue and Royal Bhutan Monastery Overnight stay and Bodhgaya.

11. 11
    Day 11Departure day

    Transfer to Varanasi railway station-BSB from Bodh Gaya

    Meals: BreakfastAirport dropTransfer

    After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Varanasi railway station, BSB for your journey home. Your holiday ends here, with memories to treasure.

Your hotels

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