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7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary: Ujjain to Varanasi to Gaya to Puri to Chaparan in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Ujjain
    3 hours 40 minutes (150.2 km) from Indore

    In the morning, visit the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India. In the afternoon, explore the Kaliadeh Palace and enjoy a boat ride on the Shipra River. In the evening, attend the Bade Ganeshji Ka Mela, a month-long fair held during the Hindu month of Bhadrapada.

  2. Day 2: Varanasi
    13 hours 30 minutes (808.5 km) from Ujjain

    In the morning, take a boat ride on the Ganges River and witness the morning rituals of Hindu devotees. In the afternoon, visit the Sarnath Museum and learn about the history of Buddhism. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti, a prayer ceremony held on the banks of the Ganges.

  3. Day 3: Gaya
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    6 hours 30 minutes (261.5 km) from Varanasi

    In the morning, visit the Mahabodhi Temple Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the location where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. In the afternoon, visit the Vishnupad Temple and the Mangla Gauri Temple. In the evening, attend the Falgu River Aarti, a prayer ceremony held on the banks of the Falgu River.

  4. Day 4: Puri
    11 hours (498 km) from Gaya

    In the morning, visit the Jagannath Temple, one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites in India. In the afternoon, relax on the Puri Beach and try local seafood. In the evening, attend the Puri Beach Festival, a five-day festival celebrating art, culture, and cuisine.

  5. Day 5: Puri
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    Spend the day exploring the nearby Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of Odisha's medieval architecture.

  6. Day 6: Chaparan
    9 hours (431 km) from Puri

    In the morning, visit the Someshwar Nath Temple, a Shiva temple located on the banks of the river Someshwari. In the afternoon, explore the archeological site of Vikramshila, an important center of Buddhist learning in ancient India. In the evening, attend the Rajgir Dance Festival, a four-day festival celebrating classical dance forms of India.

  7. Day 7: Chaparan
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    Spend the day exploring the nearby Nalanda University, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the oldest universities in the world.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting the Ramkund in Ujjain, a sacred pond where devotees take a dip to cleanse their sins. In Varanasi, you can take a side trip to the nearby town of Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon. In Puri, you can also visit the Chilika Lake, a brackish water lagoon and the largest coastal lagoon in India. To maximize your fun, try to plan your visit around the festivals celebrated in these places. Some other suggestions for your trip include trying local street food, shopping for handicrafts, and interacting with locals to learn about their culture and traditions.

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