TRIP TO VARANASI AND BODHGAYA

04 Nights/ 05 Days

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Day 01: Varanasi

Arrive in Varanasi and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, get ready to experience Ganga Aarti on the river Ganges. Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats (river front). Overnight in Varanasi.

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Day 02: Varanasi - Sarnath – Bodhgaya (265 kms / approx. 6.5 hrs)

Post breakfast, proceed to Sarnath. Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples. The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha temples, the Dhamekha stupa, Chaukhandi stupa and the archaeological museum. Post sightseeing, proceed to Bodhgaya. Overnight in Bodhgaya.

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Day 03: Bodhgaya Sightseeing

After Breakfast proceed to Gaya (12 Kms).Visit Vishnupad Temple which is sacred among Hindus and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. According to believers and religious texts, the footprints inside the temple are those of Lord Vishnu. Visit Japanese Temple, Chinese Temple, Tibetian Temple, Phalguna River. Later drive to Varanasi. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

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Day 04: Bodhgaya – Varanasi (265 kms / approx. 6.5 hrs)

Post Breakfast visit Lord Buddha Temple (Maha Bodhi temple), Bodhi Tree, Buddha Statue and other sightseeing places like Sita Kund, Janki temple. Later proceed to Varanasi. Overnight in Varanasi.

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Day 05: Varanasi

Early morning, proceed for an amazing boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking holy dip in the Ganges. Visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat. Latter visit the most religious Kashi Vishwanath temple, Annapurna Temple, the Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan(Hanuman temple) , Manas Mandir, BHU. Come back to hotel for breakfast.

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Day 06: Varanasi - Departure

Post breakfast, proceed to Varanasi airport for departure.

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Inclusions

  • Accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned in the above hotels or equivalent
  • Meal plan as mentioned above
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle
  • Driver allowances, toll taxes, and Govt. Service Tax.
  • Exclusions

  • Air tickets and airport taxes
  • Entry Fee at the Monuments
  • Services of English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours
  • Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides/drivers, etc.
  • Optional activities are subject to availability. Charges additional.
  • Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments
  • Any other not mentioned in inclusions