HOLY TRIP TO VARANASI & PRAYAGRAJ (03N/04D)
3N varanasi
ITINERARY
Upon arrival, meet and greet at Varanasi Airport/Railway Station and transfer to the Hotel.
Varanasi, or Banaras (also known as Kashi, is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed. Mark Twain, the English author and poet, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Banaras, once wrote: “Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together.” The origins of Varanasi, the home of Lord Shiva and Parvati, are unknown. The Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals.
Later in the evening proceed, to visit the evening Ganga Aarti at the Ghat.
Every evening, Ganga Aarti is carried out in three holy cities of India. They are Haridwar, Rishikesh and Varanasi. All three of them have different vibes and energies. It is said that you should be a part of all three Aartis once in your lifetime.
The Aarti is always carried out facing the River Ganga. A lot of lamps are lit during the Aarti. They are usually circled out by priests. It is always done clockwise. The Aarti is always accompanied by different songs sung while praising the Ganga. It is believed that the lamps acquire the power of the deity.
Overnight Stay at Varanasi Hotel.
Early morning boat ride tour will give you the real view of holy Varanasi, where you will see the morning rituals, special features of the various Ghats that you will pass along the way and burning ghat where the dead are cremated. (Boat Ride at Own Cost)
After your boat ride, visit the popular Kashi Vishwanath Temple + Annapurna Temple.
After temple visit, Return back to hotel for breakfast. After Breakfast, Proceed for the Sarnath.
A quiet and spiritual town set amidst the otherwise densely populated state of Uttar Pradesh, Sarnath is a city of historical marvel with numerous Buddhist stupas, museums, excavated ancient sites, and beautiful temples that prove to be a source of immense wonder and astonishment to tourists due to their mystical and serene setting. Sarnath, which is only 10 kilometres from Varanasi, is a popular pilgrimage destination for Buddhists, Jains, and Hindus alike.
After Sarnath, Return back to Varanasi. Overnight Stay at Varanasi Hotel.
Early Morning, Have Breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast, proceed for Prayagraj Excursion.
Prayag or Prayagraj had been the ancient name of the city of Allahabad. Pra means “first” and Yag means
“devotion”. Prayag also signifies the coming together of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. After the Mughal invasion, Emperor Akbar, impressed by the location named the city Ilahabas which meant “Abode of God”. Emperor Shah Jahan, his grandson, renamed the city to Allahabad.
Upon Arrival, proceed for the Praygaraj sightseeing:-
- Triveni Sangam is the junction point of three rivers: the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati (which is a mythical river, supposed to have dried up millennia ago). Both the Ganga and the Yamuna are extremely revered rivers in Indian mythology, and hence the confluence point of these rivers has attained extremely high religious importance.
- Anand Bhawan is the former residence of the Nehru family, which has now been transformed into a museum showcasing various artefacts and articles from the era of the Indian Independence Movement.
- Khusro Bagh was built by King Jahangir for his son Khusro. The tombstone of the prince lies in this garden, along with that of his mother, Shah Begum.
- Bade Hanuman Mandir is located in the Sangam area of Allahabad. This temple is unique in that it was built underground and has a leaning posture that is 20 feet long and 8 feet wide.
After sightseeing, return back to Varanasi. Overnight Stay at Varanasi Hotel.
Early Morning, Have Breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast, Check-out and proceed for the temple tour of Varanasi.
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is situated by the River Assi and was built in the 1900s by the freedom fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. It is dedicated to Lord Rama and Hanuman.
- Tulsi Manas Mandir is dedicated to Lord Rama and named after the saint poet Tulsi Das. It displays the Shikhara style of architecture and exhibits various inscriptions from the Ram Charit Manas on the walls of the temple.
- Bharat Mata Mandir is a unique shrine dedicated to our country, Mother India. The temple has no deities, only a relief map of the country carved in marble. The temple was the brainchild of Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta, a freedom fighter. It was built in 1936 and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, and has ever since been the only one in the world dedicated to a country.
- Durga temple: Located near the Durga Ghat on the bank of the River Ganga, Durga Temple was built in the 18th century. It houses an imposing idol of Goddess Durga and is one of the main temples in Varanasi.
After temple tour, proceed for the Varanasi Airport/Railway Station to board the flight/train for onward destination.
Inclusions & Exclusions:
Inclusions
- Accommodation in a well-appointed (base category) room in the above-mentioned or similar hotels.
- Daily Breakfast from Day 2.
- According to the tour itinerary, all transfers, sightseeing, and intercity travel will be conducted in an AC vehicle (subject to the number of passengers travelling together).
- All vehicle and driver expenses, such as fuel, driver allowance, parking, and tolls.
Exclusions:
- Any air or train fare, visa charges, travel insurance, etc.
- Any monument entrance tickets, camera fees, guide charges, joy rides, rickshaws for sightseeing, etc.
- Any other meals and personal expenses like laundry, phone calls, internet, mineral water, tips, porterage, etc.
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
- Kashi Vishwanath VIP Darshan/Sugam Darshan
- Any type of Aarti tickets at Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- River Cruise or Boat Ride at Varanasi/Prayagraj
- GST 5%
Hotel to be used:
| HOTELS CONSIDERED | ||||||
| DESTINATION | STANDARD | DELUXE | PREMIUM | |||
| Varanasi | Elegance/Triumph or Similar | Arcadia/Four Leaf or Similar | Radisson/Ramada by Wyndham Katesar or Similar | |||
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