Tour of Varanasi, Prayagraj & Ayodhya – 3‑Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Prayagraj – Varanasi

Morning: The group will be met at the airport and transferred by private vehicle to Prayagraj. A brief welcome briefing sets the tone for the spiritual journey ahead.

Afternoon: Explore the sacred Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers meet, and then visit the historic Allahabad Fort with its Ashoka Pillar and the ancient Akshayavat banyan tree.

Evening: After a scenic drive to Varanasi, check into the hotel before witnessing the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and concluding with a visit to the luminous Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

Day 2: Varanasi – Sarnath – Ayodhya

Morning: Participate in a serene morning pooja at Kashi Vishwanath Temple (or at the hotel) followed by a hearty breakfast.

Afternoon: Depart by road for Ayodhya, stopping at Sarnath to admire the Dhamek Stupa and other Buddhist monuments; time permitting, a quick glimpse of Ramnagar Fort & Museum is possible.

Evening: Arrive in Ayodhya, check into the hotel and enjoy leisure time to unwind or explore the local market at your own pace.

Day 3: Ayodhya – Departure

Morning: Visit the magnificent Ram Mandir (Ram Janmabhoomi) and the elegant Kanak Bhavan, the palace dedicated to Goddess Sita.

Afternoon: After lunch, the group will be transferred to Varanasi Airport for onward travel, allowing ample time for check‑in and farewells.

Evening: Departure from Varanasi, concluding the spiritual tour.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Triveni Sangam – 1.5 hrs – $10 per person
• Allahabad Fort – 1 hr – $8 per person
• Ganga Aarti (Dashashwamedh Ghat) – 1 hr – $12 per person
• Kashi Vishwanath Temple – 1 hr – $5 per person
• Sarnath (Dhamek Stupa) – 2 hrs – $15 per person
• Ramnagar Fort & Museum – 1 hr (optional) – $10 per person
• Ram Mandir (Ram Janmabhoomi) – 1.5 hrs – $12 per person
• Kanak Bhavan – 1 hr – $7 per person
• Varanasi Airport Transfer – 0.5 hr – $20 total
• Total Estimated Cost – $124 per person (≈ $496 for 4 participants)

Tips

To extend the trip, consider adding a full day in Varanasi for a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges and a yoga session on the ghats. If you need to shorten the itinerary, you can skip the optional Ramnagar Fort visit and combine the evening leisure in Ayodhya with a quick checkout, allowing an early afternoon departure from Varanasi.