Varanasi & Ayodhya

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1. DAY01

   Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport Lucknow-LKO

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   03 NIGHTS & 04 DAYS VARANASI with AYODHYA Day 01: Arrival Varanasi by Flight / Train Upon arrival meet & greet at Varanasi Airport/Railway Station and transfer to Hotel. (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi’s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed. Mark Twain, the English author and literature, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Banaras, once wrote: "Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together." Abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have power to wash away the sins of mortals. Later in the evening, proceed to visit the evening Ganga Aarti at the Ghat.

2. DAY02

   Day 02 : Varanasi / Prayagraj / Ayodhya by Surface (Approx. 289 Kms / 07 Hrs.)

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   Day 02 : Varanasi / Prayagraj / Ayodhya by Surface (Approx. 289 Kms / 07 Hrs.) Early breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, proceed to Prayagraj. Upon arrival proceed for sightseeing tour of Prayagraj.  Triveni Sangam is the junction point of three rivers: Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati (which is a mythical river, supposed to have dried up millennia ago). Both the Ganga and the Yamuna are extremely revered rivers in Indian mythology, and hence the confluence point of these rivers has attained extremely high religious importance.  Bade Hanuman Mandir is located in the Sangam area of Allahabad. This temple is unique in that it was built underground and has a leaning posture that is 20 feet long and 8 feet wide.  Anand Bhawan is the former residence of the Nehru family, which has now been transformed into a museum showcasing various artefacts and articles from the era of the Indian Independence Movement.  Allahabad Fort is a splendid work of architecture that was built during the reign of Akbar, the Mughal Emperor, in 1583. The marvellous structure is located on the banks of the confluence of the rivers Ganga and Yamuna and is well-known for being the largest fort ever built by Akbar. After sightseeing tour of Prayagraj, later proceed for Ayodhya. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and spend the night in Ayodhya.

3. DAY03

   Day 03: Ayodhya / Varanasi by Surface (Approx. 220 Kms / 05 Hrs.)

4. DAY04

   Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport Lucknow-LKO