Varanasi Prayagraj Tour
Varanasi and Allahabad are two of the most important cities in India, both known for their rich cultural and historical significance. A tour of these two cities promises an unforgettable experience of India's heritage, spirituality, and traditions.
Varanasi, also known as Benaras or Kashi, is one of the oldest living cities in the world, famous for its ghats and temples. The city's spiritual significance is best experienced during the Ganga Aarti, a grand spectacle of prayers and rituals offered to the holy river Ganga every evening. A visit to the Kashi Vishwanath temple, one of the twelve jyotirlingas and the Golden Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a must for those seeking spiritual blessings.
Allahabad, or Prayagraj, is known for its Triveni Sangam, the confluence of three holy rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. A dip in the holy waters of Triveni Sangam is believed to wash away sins and purify the soul. The city is also home to the Anand Bhawan, the birthplace of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and the Akshayavat Temple, one of the 52 Shaktipeethas.
DAY 01 – ARRIVAL VARANASI
![varanasi ganga aarti](images/Varanasi-Ganga-Aarti.jpg)
In the evening, get ready for an enchanting experience as you visit the Dashashwamedh Ghat on the banks of the holy Ganges river, to witness the Aarti Puja prayers. The Ganga Aarti starts at around 6 PM, and it is a sight to behold as the river comes alive with thousands of lamps and the chanting of hymns. Since it's a no-vehicle zone, we will drop you at the parking stand, and you will have to take a rickshaw or walk through the over-crowded market to reach the ghat.
After the Aarti, return to the Hotel.Dinner and overnight stay in Varanasi
DAY 02 : VARANASI
![varanasi tour package](images/Varanasi1.jpg)
After returning to your hotel and having a delicious breakfast, embark on a local city tour covering famous temples such as Ammapurna, Manas, Durga, and New Kashi Vishwanath Temple, situated in the renowned Banaras Hindu University.
Post lunch, head for an excursion to Sarnath, located approximately 15 Kms from Varanasi city, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon in the Deer Park and initiated his first five disciples into Buddhist monkshood. Visit the Buddha temples, the Dhamekha stupa, Chaukhandi stupa, and the archaeological museum, all significant landmarks in the history of Buddhism.
As the day comes to an end, relish a delicious dinner and retire to your hotel room in Varanasi for a comfortable overnight stay.
DAY 03 :VARANASI-PRAYAGRAJ-VARANASI (135 Kms. 03 Hrs.)
![Varanasi allahabad tour](images/prayagraj-allahabad.jpg)
DAY 04 :VARANASI
Day free for leisure & shopping Varanasi is famous for silk products. In time transfer to airport / railways station to catch the flight / train for onwards destination.