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Varanasi Bodhgaya Allahabad Ayodhya N/8D
Day 1/Varanasi
Arrive Varanasi, The representative of Athiya Global Travel and Tourism will meet at Lal Bahadur Sastri International Airport . Later transfer to hotel. In the afternoon if time permits, take an excursion to Buddhist town of Sarnath – The hallowed spot where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment. Otherwise rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight stay.
Day2/Varanasi City Tour
Breakfast at Hotel.
Afternoon half day city tour of Varanasi –
Tour guide will pick you up from hotel lobby and proceed for the city tour of Varansi. Varanasi, one the oldest living cities in the world located by the holiest river Ganges. Visit Bharat Kala Bhavan, Shastri Home, Banaras Hindu University, Kashi Viswanath Mandir, St Thomas Church, Man Mandir observatory , Mosque of Alamgir, Tomb of Lal Khan etc.
Later Drive to Dasaswamedh Ghat and take a one hour boat ride on the Ganges river. View the mighty Ganges and various ghats on its both banks. Watch the sunset ceremonies on the river banks performed by the Hindu priests and devotees . View the Manikarnika Ghat ( The burning Ghat ) which as per Hindu religion, the most auspicious place to be cremated and various other religious ceremonies happening on the banks of Ganges river.
Overnight at hotel in Varanasi
Day 03 Varanasi- Bodhgaya
After breakfast drive to Bodhgaya . Enroute Visit Sarnath Temple, were Buddha believed to given his first Sermon , the nearby museum and stupa . Later proceed to Gaya. check in to hotel. Later in Gaya visit the elaborately carved Mahabodhi Temple, Buddhism’s holiest shrine, is the big attraction in Bodhgaya. The temple was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. It’s open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, with chanting and meditation held an hour after opening and an hour before closing. The other monasteries, built and maintained by various Buddhist countries, are also fascinating — particularly the different architecture styles
night stay in Bodhgaya.
Day4/ Bodhgaya – Prayagraj ( Allahabad)
Breakfast at Hotel. Driver to Allahabad 125 Kms. 3 hrs. drive approx. Arrive Allahabad which has been renamed as Prayagraj , it’s ancient name. Check in to Hotel. Afternoon tour of Allahabad – visit The Sangam, the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and the mystical river Saraswati. View the Maha Kumbh Mela site , which is the largest gathering of humans which happens every 12 years, Allahabad Fort, the mighty fort built by Emperor Akbar famous for its fine architecture and presently maintained by Indian military . See the Ashoka Pillar which was believed to be built by Emperor Ashoka to propagate Buddhism , the Saraswati Kup, Patalpuri Temple, Akshaya Vat etc.
Overnight stay in Allahabad/ Prayagraj
Day05/Prayagraj – Ayodhya
Morning depart by surface to Ayodhya 4 hrs. drive approx. Later in the afternoon , visit the major attractions of Ayodhya . Visit Ram Katha Museum, built in Ayodhya, believed to be the birth place of Ram, revered as the mighty Hindu God.
Visit Nageshwar Temple , built by Raja Hush, the younger son of Lord Rama, where Maha Shivratri is celebrated splendidly.
Overnight stay in Ayodhya.
Day 06 Ayodhya –
Breakfast at hotel. Start your tour by visiting Ram Janma Bhoomi / Babri Masjid , believed to be the birth place of Lord Rama and where he spent most of his childhood. This controversial site has been the centre of media attention for the last couple of decades. Later visit the Indra Tirtha , also know as Shakra Kupa , the Lord Indra got released from the curse given by sage Gautama by having bath in this Tirtha, . Lakshman Ghat, Kala RamDayple, Kanak Bhavan Temple, Hanuman Grahi and several Jain shrines.
Overnight stay in Ayodhya.
Day 07 / Lucknow –
After breakfast check Out hotel then drive to Lucknow, the capital of Utter Pradesh . (Approx 135 Kms, 3hr)
Check check in to hotel. Later proceed for Lucknow city tour . Visit British Residency , Bara Imambara, also know as Asfi Mosque, built by Nawab of Awadh in 1784, Chattar Manzil, the palace built for the Nawab and their wives, also known as umbrella palace, Chhota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, the 60 feet tall imposing gateway , built modelling sublime Porte in Istanbul, , later visit Hussainibad picture gallery, Clock Tower, Jama Masjid, etc.
Overnight stay in Lucknow.
Day 08 / Lucknow –
Breakfast at Hotel. Later Check out and transfer to Lucknow Airport for your flight back to home.
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Tour Code – INUP 0701
India Uttar Pradesh Package
Cities –
Varanasi 2 Nights
Bodhgaya 1 Night
Prayagraj/ Allahabad 1 Night
Ayodhya 2 Nights
Lucknow 1 Night
- Varnasi half day tour with English speaking Guide
- Gaya sightseeing
- Ayodhya sightseeing
- Prayagraj /Allahabad sightseeing
- Lucknow city tour
- 02 nights accommodation with breakfast at Varanasi
- 01 night accommodation with breakfast at Bodhgaya
- 01 night accommodation with breakfast at Prayagraj/Allahabad
- 02 nights accommodation with breakfast at Ayodhya
- 01 night accommodation with breakfast at Lucknow
- Varanasi half day tour with English speaking guide
- Sarnath Temple visit
- Gaya tour
- Prayagraj/Allahabad tour
- Ayodhya tour
- Lucknow city tour
- All intercity transfers / sightseeing by exclusive vehicle
- International and Domestic Airfare, if not specifically mentioned in the “package inclusions”.
- Any overseas medical Insurance
- Services of Tour Guide/ Tour Manager on tour, if not specifically mentioned under “inclusions
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry bills, telephone bills, Spa ,Restaurant bills etc.
- Tips and other such costs, which are to be paid to the drivers, guides, porters etc.
- Any Airport Tax / Any Ride / Portage at the railway stations, airport & hotels which are not included in the package.
- Any security deposit (Certain Hotels may require cash or credit card as security deposit) / Hotel / City /local government Tax etc which are charged directly from client.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Price inclusions”.
- Package is based on minimum 2 adults always traveling together.
- The give is only a tentative itinerary and may vary from the final package. Rooms subject to availability at the time of booking.
- The visit to the sightseeing places is subject to weather, road conditions & time availability.
- In case of unavailability in the given hotels, alternate accommodation will be made in a hotel of similar standard.
- Entrance, Activity, Museum charges etc are not included in package unless specifically stated in “Inclusions” section.
- Packages not valid during national holidays, festivals & long weekends (Black Out dates).
- Booking Amount is Non-refundable.
- Any unutilized services of the package will not be adjusted or refunded.
- Any modification on tour must be paid directly to the vendor/hotel before the tour ends.
- Special payment/cancellation policy will be applicable during peak period.
- International Hotels Check In time would be 1400/1500 hrs. Check Out time would be 1000/1100 hrs. [Early Check In – Late Check Out are provided subject to availability].
Additional Night Rate applies for Guaranteed Early Check in – Late Check-Out. - Dress Code applicable during visit to various religious places.
- Safaris, Cruise, other aerial and water tours are subject to weather conditions.
- Visa at the sole discretion of respective Embassy/ Consulate. Visa fees are non-refundable.
- Athiya Global Travel and Tourism Terms and conditions as per www.athiyagtt.com applicable.
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