4 days Varanasi-Ayodhya Trip

Morning: Arrival in Varanasi

Arrive at Varanasi by flight or train. You will be picked up from the airport or railway station and transferred to your hotel.
Check-in at the hotel and relax.
Afternoon: Explore Sarnath

After lunch, head to Sarnath, located about 10 km from Varanasi. Sarnath is where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.
Visit the Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Sarnath Museum, and the Ashokan Pillar.
Return to Varanasi in the evening.
Evening: Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat

In the evening, visit Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the famous Ganga Aarti. This is a spiritual experience where priests perform rituals with lamps and chanting.
Enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges River to experience the ghats and the Aarti from the water.
Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Varanasi.

Early Morning: Sunrise Boat Ride and Morning Rituals

Start your day early with a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River. Witness the morning rituals performed by pilgrims and locals on the ghats.
Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Breakfast: Return to the hotel for breakfast.

Mid-Morning: Varanasi Temple Tour

Visit the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Durga Temple, and Tulsi Manas Mandir.
Explore the Bharat Mata Temple, which has a unique marble relief map of India.
Afternoon: Visit Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Visit the BHU campus, including the New Vishwanath Temple and the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum.
Evening: Explore the Local Markets

Stroll through the narrow lanes of Varanasi, exploring the local markets famous for Banarasi silk sarees, handicrafts, and street food.
Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Varanasi.

Early Morning: Departure to Ayodhya

After an early breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Ayodhya (approximately 4-5 hours).
Late Morning: Arrival in Ayodhya

Upon arrival in Ayodhya, check-in at the hotel and relax for a while.
Afternoon: Ayodhya Sightseeing

Visit the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama.
Explore Hanuman Garhi, a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, offering panoramic views of Ayodhya.
Visit Kanak Bhawan, a temple with beautiful architecture dedicated to Lord Rama and Goddess Sita.
Evening: Saryu River

Spend the evening by the Saryu River, which holds great significance in Hindu mythology. You can take a stroll along the ghats or enjoy a peaceful boat ride.
Witness the evening Aarti at the Saryu River. Return to Varanasi
Overnight: Stay at a hotel in varanasi.

Check out from the hotel
You will be dropped off at the Varanasi airport or railway station for your onward journey.