6 Days Uttar Pradesh Tour (Varanasi, Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Lucknow)

Day 1: Arrival in Varanasi & Evening Ganga Aarti

Arrival at Varanasi Airport / Railway Station.

Upon arrival transfer to Hotel. Kashi is the oldest city in the world, Kashi is also known as Varanasi. Varanasi is so pure that even a dip in the River Ganges, is believed to wash away all the sins. The city is known to be the land of Moksh (Salvation). Experience the Spiritual Evening Ganga Aarti ceremony in Holy River Ganga at Dashaswemedh Ghat. Evening Ganga Aarti is one of the five rituals performed regularly for the worship of Holy River Ganga in Varanasi. After visit transfer to hotel.

Overnight Stay in Varanasi

Day 2: Varanasi Full Day Tour

Start with a visit to Assi Ghat, known for its peaceful morning vibe and occasional yoga sessions. Explore the narrow lanes of old Varanasi, discovering hidden temples, traditional homes, and street food gems. Don’t miss a taste of kachori-sabzi, jalebi, or banarasi chai.

Visit the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus, including the impressive New Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple). Continue to Ramnagar Fort, across the river, known for its museums and scenic riverside setting.

In the evening, explore the city’s famous markets — Godowlia, Thatheri Bazaar, or Vishwanath Gali — perfect for buying Banarasi silk sarees, handicrafts, Rudraksha beads, and local souvenirs.

Highlights:
Assi Ghat, Old City Lanes, BHU & New Vishwanath Temple, Ramnagar Fort, Local Markets
Optional: Silk Weaving Workshop Visit / Evening boat ride from Raj Ghat

Overnight Stay in Varanasi

Day 3: Varanasi – Vindhyachal – Prayagraj (150 km round trip / 5-6 hrs)

Breakfast at hotel, after breakfast check-out from hotel & drive to Prayagraj. En-route visit Vindhyachal (Shakti Peeth) - Vindhyachal Temple, also known as Maa Vindhyavasini Temple and Vindhyachal Dham, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the mother goddess Vindhyavasini, situated on the bank of river Ganga. It is one of the Shakti Pitha temples in India. After Darshan continue drive to Prayagraj. Upon arrival transfer to hotel & check-in. After fresh & up proceed to visit Triveni Sangam (Confluence of 03 Holy Rivers Ganga, Yamuna & Inside Saraswati) & take a holy bath at Triveni Sangam. After that visit Hanuman Temple: Popularly known as Lette Hanuman Mandir, Bade Hanuman Temple. This temple is an underground pit that houses a huge lying idol of Hanumanji, which is six to seven feet below the ground. This is the only Lord Hanuman temple in the world where the idol is in a reclining position. Then visit Akshayavat: Akshayavata, also rendered Akshayavat, is a sacred fig tree mentioned in the Hindu religion. Akshayavat is the immortal tree in Prayagraj. Then proceed to visit Anand Bhawan: Formerly known as Swaraj Bhavan, Anand Bhawan happened to be the ancestral mansion of the Nehru family. Anand Bhawan is the former residence of Nehru family which has now been transformed into a museum showcasing various artefacts and articles of the era of Independence movement in India. The double-storey mansion was personally designed by Motilal Nehru. After visit back to hotel.

Overnight Stay in  Prayagraj

Day 4: Prayagraj to Ayodhya (165 km / 3.5–4.5 hrs)

Day 5: Ayodhya – Naimisharanya – Lucknow (230 km round trip / 6–7 hrs)

After breakfast check-out from hotel & drive to Naimisharanya: is replete with temples like Chakratirth, Dadhichi Kund, Dashashwamedha Ghat, Yvasa Gaddi, Hanuman Garhi, Lalita Devi Temple & Pandav Qila. There are also kunds/ponds, sacred spots, a ghat and a fort that enhances the charming silhouette of Naimisharanya. After sightseeing continue drive to Lucknow. Upon arrival transfer to hotel & check-in.

Overnight Stay in Lucknow

Day 6: Lucknow City Tour | Departure from Lucknow

After breakfast proceed to visit Chota Imambada: Chota Imambara, also known as Imambara Hussainabad Mubarak is an imposing monument. The Chota Imambara is a masterpiece of architecture, and the chandeliers adorning it given its nickname, the Palace of Lights. These chandeliers, which the Nawab imported from Belgium, are lit up for major occasions like Muharram. It is one of the top attractions in Lucknow. Bada Imambada: The Bara Imambara of Lucknow is one of the most famous monuments in the city. The Imambara is primarily known for its incredible maze, known as Bhul Bhulaiya locally, which is located on the upper floor of the monument. Then visit Rumi Darwaza: A gateway called the Rumi Darwaza is between the Bara Imambara and the Chota Imambara. One of the rare remaining specimens of Awadhi architecture, it has a large, sixty-foot-tall doorway. This gate is named after Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, a well-known Muslim Sufi mystic from the thirteenth century. After sightseeing explore Local Market: Known for its exotic jewelry, accessories, ittar (the local perfumes), toys, lampshades, dry fruits, fresh fruits, bags, apparels, fabric, traditional Nagra footwear, Chikankari suits, and handicrafts.

After shopping transfer to Lucknow Airport / Railway station for your onward destination.

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