Varanasi Sarnath Prayagraj tour package covers Varanasi, a grand old city even older than the history. The city is famous for its cultural & religious importance. Varanasi is located at the bank of Holy River Ganga & host Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of lord Shiva. Ganga Aaarti in Varanasi & Temple tour of Varanasi are major tourist attractions of Varanasi.
In this tour, you will get to see another pilgrimage center for Hindus, Prayagraj 120 km (approx.) away from Varanasi.
Arrive at Varanasi railway station/airport and then transfer to hotel. Then proceed to visit KASHI VISHWANATH TEMPLE – one of the 12 Jyotirlinga, VISHALAKSHI TEMPLE, ANNAPURNA DEVI TEMPLE, KAAL BHAIRAV TEMPLE, DURGA TEMPLE and SANKAT MOCHAN HANUMAN TEMPLE
The appearance of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham temple has changed because of the newly built KASHI VISHWANATH CORRIDOR. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor in Varanasi adjoins the ancient Kashi Vishwanath temple and the Ghats of the river Ganga. The project is aimed at ensuring the movement of pilgrims and devotees between the Ghats and the temple. Earlier, they had to pass through crowded streets to reach the temple. The Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor, built-in 21 months for 700 crores. Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor is built in 50 thousand square meters.
EVENING BOAT RIDE: We go for an evening BOAT RIDE (direct payment basis) by the sunset and witness the activities by the river side in the evening, watch the cremation at MANIKARNIKA GHAT and finally stop at DASHASHWAMEDH GHAT to enjoy the GANGA AARTI ceremony from your private boat. Overnight stay at Varanasi
30 minutes prior to dawn, you will be taken on a boat excursion (direct payment basis) on the holy river Ganges where you will see the bathing Ghats and cremation site. As you watch people taking holy dips in Ganges and executing the worshipping rituals on the Ghats, you will feel the spirituality of the locals and it might lead you to the deeper insight into your existence in this universe. After this return back to your Hotel
After breakfast, you will be taken for an excursion to RAMNAGAR FORT – The palace of Maharaja of Benares is situated at other side of the river. The palace is still the residence of the royal family of Varanasi’s. Ramnagar is famous as the birthplace of Mr. Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second prime minister of India. The Ramlila (a yearly dramatic folk re-enactment of the life of Lord Ram) organized in Ramnagar is a world famous event for its unique and traditional concept and style.
Later you will be driven to SARNATH. Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples. The attractions at Sarnath are the BUDDHA TEMPLES, THE DHAMEKHA STUPA, CHAUKHANDI STUP, RUINS OF MONASTRIES INCLUDING MULAGANDHA KUTI, REMAINS OF ASHOKAN PILLAR, 80 FEET TALL BUDDHA IDOL and the ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM.
After sunset, you can watch the LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW (on direct payment basis) at DHAMEK STUPA. As soon as the sun sets down the ancients Dhamek Stupa light up to the visuals of Buddha’s life. The entire complex gets alive through the voice of legendry Amitabh Bachchan. Sarnath light and sound show start at 6:30 PM and lasts for about 30 minutes.
Later visit VARANASI SILK MARKET in the heart of the city which is actually famous for Banarasi Weaving style. Later return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Varanasi hotel
Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to PRAYAGRAJ – a beautiful city situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Upon arrival we visit ANAND BHAVAN – the former residence of Nehru family which has now been transformed into a museum showcasing various artefacts and articles of the era of Independence movement in India. ALLAHABAD FORT– It was built by Emperor Akbar in 1583. The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near the confluence with the river Ganges. It is the largest fort built by Akbar. LAYING HANUMAN TEMPLE – The shrine is an underground pit which houses an enormous image of Lord Hanuman in a lying position. CHANDRASHEKHAR AZAD PARK, the biggest park in Prayagraj, Chandra Shekhar Azad, a revolutionary freedom fighter was engaged in a fierce gun fight with the British in this park. Aged 24, Azad died here on 27 February 1931. In the evening we enjoy boat ride (on direct payment basis) in TRIVENI SANGAM. (Subject to weather condition) Overnight stay at Prayagraj hotel
Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Varanasi airport or railway station to catch your flight or train to your onward destination
