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Varanasi and Ayodhya · Along the Sacred Ganges

Kashi Vishwanath, Ganga aarti and Ram Lalla darshan in Ayodhya

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4 Nights / 5 Days(4N/5D)
India, Uttar Pradesh
easy pace
Great for family, senior, couples

Destinations: Varanasi → Sarnath → Ayodhya

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Overview

About this Varanasi and Ayodhya trip

Two of Hinduism's holiest cities in one gentle, well-paced journey. In Varanasi you'll watch the Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, glide past the burning ghats on a sunrise boat, take darshan at the newly expanded Kashi Vishwanath Dham and visit Sarnath, where the Buddha preached his first sermon. Then drive to Ayodhya for darshan of Ram Lalla at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, Hanuman Garhi and the evening aarti on the Saryu.

Sunrise boat on the Ganga, Kashi Vishwanath darshan, Sarnath, and the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya.

Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Stay: 3-star hotels
Transport: Private AC sedan or Innova; e-rickshaws in the old city where cars cannot enter
Best time: October to March; avoid peak summer (May–June)
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Choose Varanasi & Ayodhya?

Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat — boat seats arranged
Sunrise boat ride past 80+ ghats
Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor darshan
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir darshan in Ayodhya
Sarnath's Dhamek Stupa and museum
Pure vegetarian meals, senior-friendly pace

Trip highlights

Ganga aarti
Sunrise boat ride
Kashi Vishwanath
Sarnath
Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir
Saryu aarti

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Varanasi and Ayodhya

5 days, planned end to end

D1
- Pickup at Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport or Varanasi Junction
- Hotel check-in and rest
- Evening Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, watched from a boat
- Walk the lanes of Godowlia for kachori and lassi
D2
- Sunrise boat ride from Assi Ghat to Manikarnika
- Kashi Vishwanath Dham darshan (Sugam Darshan help on request)
- Kaal Bhairav and Sankat Mochan Hanuman temples
- Afternoon visit to Sarnath — Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar and museum
D3
- Drive to Ayodhya (approx. 4.5 hours)
- Hotel check-in
- Evening Saryu aarti at Ram ki Paidi
- Overnight in Ayodhya
D4
- Early darshan of Ram Lalla at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir
- Hanuman Garhi and Kanak Bhawan
- Dashrath Mahal and Nageshwarnath temple
- Guptar Ghat on the Saryu at sunset
D5
- Breakfast and optional morning visit to Ram Path markets
- Transfer to Ayodhya's Maharishi Valmiki airport or Lucknow airport
- Journey home

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

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Included

2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Varanasi near the ghats
2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Ayodhya
Daily breakfast and pure-vegetarian dinner
Private AC car for all transfers and sightseeing
Evening Ganga aarti boat and sunrise boat ride in Varanasi
Local guide in Varanasi for the temple walk and Sarnath
Airport/station pickup at Varanasi and drop at Ayodhya or Lucknow

Not included

Flights or trains
Sugam Darshan and puja/abhishek tickets
Sarnath monument and museum entry
Lunches
Donations and dakshina
Personal expenses and tips

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

3-star hotels

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private AC sedan or Innova; e-rickshaws in the old city where cars cannot enter

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Varanasi Arrival · Ghats & Temples · Varanasi to Ayodhya · Ayodhya Darshan · Departure

Route

Route map

4 stops from start to finish

VaranasiStart
2SarnathStop 2
3VaranasiStop 3
AyodhyaFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

October to March; avoid peak summer (May–June)

Things to carry

Modest, comfortable clothing — traditional wear preferred for temples
Slip-on footwear (shoes are removed often)
Shawl for early-morning boat rides in winter
Small cloth bag for prasad
Original photo ID (checked at Kashi Vishwanath and Ram Mandir)
Hand sanitiser and wet wipes

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can we carry phones into Kashi Vishwanath and Ram Mandir?

No. Mobiles, cameras, bags, leather belts and electronics are not allowed inside either temple. Free lockers are available, and your driver can hold non-valuables.

Is there a dress code?

Modest traditional clothing is recommended. For Sparsh Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath, men may be asked to wear dhoti-kurta and women saree.

How long does Ram Lalla darshan take?

On normal days 1–2 hours from entry; on festivals and weekends it can be longer. We plan an early start to avoid peak queues.

Is this tour suitable for elderly parents?

Yes. Both temples offer wheelchair and battery-car facilities for seniors, and we keep walking to a minimum.

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15–29 days before	75% refund
7–14 days before	50% refund
Less than 7 days	No refund

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