All tour guests will arrive at Lucknow Airport / Railway Station as per scheduled Flight / Train. Upon arrival you will meet Girikand Tour Manager at the Lucknow airport and proceed to the Hotel. (Recommended arrival in Lucknow City is before 1200 hrs). Lucknow; A melting pot of art, culture, cuisine and architecture, the bustling city of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. On arrival in Lucknow check in at the hotel. Later we visit Bara Imambara; perhaps the most recognisable and popular symbol of Lucknow, and is visited by thousands of tourists all year round. 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. (Lunch, Dinner)
Extra Topping: Tea/Coffee with Cookies during Lucknow sightseeing
Have breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Ayodhya; located on the right bank of the river Saryu, as it is called within sacred precincts. This town is closely associated with Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On arrival visit Rama Janma Bhumi; the birth place of Lord Rama, Nageshwar Nath Temple; the presiding deity of Ayodhya is Lord Nageshwarnathji. It is believed that Lord Ram's son, Kush, built the beautiful temple dedicated to him. The shivalinga ensconced here is said to be quite ancient. Kala Ram Temple; the temple derives its name from a black statue of Lord Rama. The sanctum sanctorum also houses the statues of the goddess Sita and the god Lakshmana. Ram Barbar, Sita Rasoi and Valmiki Temple. Evening enjoy aarti on Saryu River. Overnight stay at Ayodhya. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Extra Topping: Tea/Coffee and Dry snack en - route to Ayodhya. Samosa during Ayodhya Temple tour.
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Ayodhya – Prayagraj - Varanasi
After early breakfast proceed to Prayagraj; positioned along the sacred sangam, the confluence of three holy rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati. On arrival visit Triveni Sangam; Triveni Sangam, is one of the highly revered religious sites in Prayagraj. The term ‘Sangam’ refers to the point of confluence where the most sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati meet to offer a scenic vista in Prayagraj to relish. Later we visit Hanuman Temple; bade Hanuman Temple is dedicated to the monkey god. 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. Patal Puri, Akshaya Vat and Anand Bhavan. Later we will proceed to Varanasi; 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 the hotel. Overnight stay at Varanasi. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Extra Topping: Tea/Coffee and Dry snack en - route to Varanasi. Banaras Masala paan after dinner.
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Varanasi – Local Sightseeing
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, later proceed to visit the most religious Kashi Vishwanath Temple; The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is widely recognized as one of the most important places of worship in the Hindu religion. Inside the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is the Jyotirlinga of Shiva, Vishveshvara or Vishvanath. After that we will visit the Sankat Mochan (Hanuman Temple); the term 'Sankat Mochan' refers to relief from problems. One of the main highlights of this revered shrine is the idol of Lord Hanuman which is facing to Lord Rama, whom he worshipped with much ardour and devotion, tater we visit Banaras Hindu University; formerly Central Hindu College, is a public central university, In the evening enjoy Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Evening free time for shopping. Overnight at Varanasi. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Extra Topping: Tea/Coffee and Dry snack in Varanasi local sightseeing & Tamatar chaat / Samosa chat in market.
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Varanasi – Sarnath - Bodh Gaya
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Sarnath; one of the most revered Buddhist pilgrimage centers. Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Here we visit Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Archaeological Museum- famous for the four headed lion that was once on top of the Ashoka Pillar, Tibetan Buddhist Monastery; The peaceful and traditional Monastery. Later proceed to Bodh Gaya; Bodh Gaya is a village in Bihar. Considered one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, it's dominated by the ancient brick Mahabodhi Temple Complex, built to mark the site where the Buddha attained enlightenment beneath a sacred Bodhi Tree. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Extra Topping: Tea/Coffee and Dry snack Enroute to Bodh Gaya
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Bodhgaya local sightseeing
Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel, later 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), VishnuPad Temple; it is believed to house a 40-cm-long footprint of Lord Vishnu in basalt rock. As the story goes, Lord Vishnu killed demon Gayasur at this place by stamping his foot on his chest. After Lord Vishnu pushed the demon under the earth with his foot, his footprint was retained in a rock. Later proceed for Mahabodhi Temple; The Temple is located at the place of Lord Buddha's enlightenment. one of the four holy places related to the life of Lord Buddha and his attainment of enlightenment, Mahabodhi Tree; The Bodhi tree at the Mahabodhi Temple is called the Sri Maha Bodhi. Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment (bodhi) while meditating underneath a Ficus religiosa. According to Buddhist texts, the Buddha meditated without moving from his seat for seven weeks (49 days) under this tree. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Extra Topping: Tea/Coffee and Dry snack during Bodh Gaya local sightseeing
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Bodhgaya - Patna Departure