On arrival at Lucknow - A melting pot of art, culture, cuisine and architecture, the bustling city of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. On arrival transfer to hotel and visit Bara Imambara - perhaps the most recognisable and popular symbol of Lucknow, and is visited by thousands of tourists all year round. Residency - a large complex of residential quarters, armoury, stables, dispensaries, worship places, for the British General, a representative of the British East India Company, during the rule of Nawab Saadat Ali Khan. Rumi Darwaza - Identical in design to an ancient gate in Constantinople in Turkey, Rumi Darwaza was built in the 1780s by Nawaz Asaf-ud-Daula, an Awadhi nawab. Overnight stay at Lucknow. (L, D)
After
breakfast proceed to Ayodhya - located on the right bank of the river Saryu, as
it is called within sacred precincts. Just 6 km from Faizabad, Ayodhya is a
popular pilgrim centre. This town is closely associated with Lord Rama, the
seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu.On arrival visit Rama Janm Bhumi – the birth
place of Lord Rama, Nageswar Nath Temple , Kala Ram Temple, Ram Barbar, Sita
Rasoi and Valmiki Temple. Evening enjoy aarti on Sryu river. Overnight at
Ayodhya. (B, L, D)
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Ayodhya – Prayagraj - Varanasi
After breakfast proceed to Prayagraj - Positioned along the sacred sangam, the confluence of three holy rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati, the city of Prayagraj (once known as Allahabad), in Uttar Pradesh, is a popular pilgrimage destination. On arrival visit Sangam. Later visit Hanuman Temple, Patal Puri, Akshaya Vat and Anand Bhavan. After drive to Varaansi - One of the oldest living inhabitations of the world, the sacred city of Varanasi or Benaras, nestled on the banks of the holy Ganges river, has been attracting pilgrims for centuries. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at Varanasi. (B, L, D)
Early morning proceed for Pind Daan at river Ganga (optional) and visit the most religious Kashi Vishwanath temple, annapurna temple, Vishalakshi and Kaal Bhairav temple. After Lunch visit the Durga temple , Sankat Mochan(Hanuman temple) , Manas Mandir, BHU. later enjoy Ganga Aarti at Dasashwamedh Ghat. Overnight at Varanasi. (B, L, D)
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Varanasi – Sarnath - Bodh Gaya
After breakfast proceed to Sarnath – one of the most revered Buddhist pilgrimage centers. After attaining the Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, it was here that Lord Buddha preached his first sermon, sanctified as Maha Dharm Chakra Pravartan. On arrival visit Sarnath Museum, Dhamek & Dharmrajika stupa, Moolgandh Kuti and ruins of monastery. You may visit Srilanka, Thai, Burmese , Japanese temple also. After lunch drive to Bodhgaya. Overnight at Bodhgaya. (B, L, D)
After breakfast proceed for Local sightseeing of Bodhgaya - Dotted with temples and monasteries, this 2,500-year-old birthplace of Buddhism invites travellers from all across the world to soak in its spiritual vibes, retrace the footsteps of Lord Buddha and understand his philosophies at the place where he attained nirvana (enlightenment). Visit - Vishnu Pad Temple for prayer and if you want to perform rituals you can perform back to hotel later proceed for Mahabodi Temple , Mahabodhi Tree, 80 ft Buddha and Monastery. Overnight at Bodhgaya. (B, L, D)
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Bodhgaya - Patna Departure