Varanasi, Ayodhya & Prayagraj: Ganga Pilgrimage
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Varanasi, Ayodhya & Prayagraj: Ganga Pilgrimage

Ganga aarti and a sunrise boat in Varanasi, Sarnath, the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya and the Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj.

  • 5 days / 4 nights
  • India
  • Varanasi
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Trip highlights

Dev Deepawali on the Varanasi ghats
Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh ghat
Sunrise boat ride on the Ganga
Kashi Vishwanath temple and corridor
Sarnath
Ram Mandir and Hanuman Garhi at Ayodhya
Triveni Sangam boat at Prayagraj

About this trip

This short spiritual circuit covers three of North India's holiest places by road. Varanasi, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, is experienced from the river: an evening Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh ghat, a sunrise boat ride past the bathing ghats and a visit to the Kashi Vishwanath temple and its new corridor to the river, with Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon, a short drive away. Ayodhya, on the Sarayu river, is the birthplace of Lord Rama, and the Ram Mandir opened in January 2024 is now the focus of the town along with Hanuman Garhi and the Sarayu ghats' evening aarti. Prayagraj, where the Ganga and Yamuna meet the mythical Saraswati at the Triveni Sangam, is visited by boat, with Anand Bhavan and the Allahabad Fort's Akshayavat on the way. Temple visits follow their own queue and dress rules, which the guide will explain. Hotels, meals and inclusions are set by the supplier and listed for confirmation.

In Shivaism creation and destruction are part of a single whole. Pale blue smoke rises into the air from this sacred site where those lucky enough to die in the city of Varanasi or
Ancient Buddhist monasteries near Dhamekh Stupa Monument Site, Sarnath.
Hanuman Garhi Temple, a major religious site in Ayodhya utter pradesh

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Varanasi

    Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Evening Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh ghat.

    arrival Varanasi Ganga aarti

  2. Day 2: Varanasi and Sarnath

    Sunrise boat ride, Kashi Vishwanath darshan, then Sarnath's Dhamek stupa and museum; evening free in the lanes.

    boat ride Kashi Vishwanath Sarnath

  3. Day 3: To Ayodhya

    Drive about five hours to Ayodhya. Ram Mandir darshan, Hanuman Garhi and the Sarayu aarti.

    Ayodhya Ram Mandir Sarayu

  4. Day 4: To Prayagraj

    Drive to Prayagraj (about four hours). Boat to the Triveni Sangam, Akshayavat at the fort, Anand Bhavan and Hanuman temple.

    Prayagraj Triveni Sangam Anand Bhavan

  5. Day 5: Departure

    Transfer to Prayagraj airport or railway station; or drive to Varanasi for the flight.

    departure

What's included

Included in the price

  • 4 nights in hotels of an agreed category
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout as per itinerary
  • Boat rides at Varanasi and Prayagraj
  • Government taxes as applicable on the services listed

Not included

  • Flights or train tickets unless stated
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Entry tickets, camera fees and permits unless stated
  • Optional activities, personal expenses and tips

Visa for Indian passport holders

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Our visa desk prepares the documents, books the appointment and tracks the application until your passport is back. Allow for the processing time when you fix your dates. Visa desk: +91 97278 86777.

Common questions

The Varanasi, Ayodhya & Prayagraj: Ganga Pilgrimage is 5 days and 4 nights in India. It covers Varanasi. The plan is a starting point — nights can be added or dropped to fit your dates.

Included: 4 nights in hotels of an agreed category, Daily breakfast, Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout as per itinerary, Boat rides at Varanasi and Prayagraj and Government taxes as applicable on the services listed. Not included: Flights or train tickets unless stated, Travel insurance, Meals not mentioned, Entry tickets, camera fees and permits unless stated and Optional activities, personal expenses and tips. Air tickets are one of our services, so flights can be quoted with the package — ask for them when you enquire.

Because any number we published would be out of date by the time you called. Airline fares, hotel rates and the season move the cost of this trip constantly, and a group of four is priced differently from a couple. We check live rates when you enquire and send you the lowest we can do — which is almost always better than a printed price.

Within working hours (Mon–Sat, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm IST) you will normally have a costed itinerary the same day, with the hotels named and a clear list of what is included. There is no fee and no obligation.

Your quote covers the land arrangements listed under "What's included". We quote flights from Surat, Ahmedabad or Mumbai alongside it so you can see the all-in figure and still choose the airline and fare that suit you.

Yes. This 5-day plan is a starting point — we regularly adjust hotels, add or drop nights and change sightseeing to suit how you like to travel.

Confirm the itinerary with us, pay the advance stated in your quotation by UPI, bank transfer or card, and we issue a GST invoice with your booking confirmation. The balance is due before departure.

For India, yes — and we handle it. Our visa desk (+91 97278 86777) prepares the paperwork, books the appointment and tracks the application until your passport is back.

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Itinerary last updated 20 October 2026.

Photography: Vyacheslav Argenberg (CC BY 4.0); Yusuke Kawasaki (CC BY 2.0); Prashant Kharote (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
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