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7-Day Itinerary for Uttar Pradesh

  1. Day 1: Agra
    10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Downtown Agra

    Explore the majestic Taj Mahal in the morning, visit Agra Fort in the afternoon, and witness the beauty of Mehtab Bagh in the evening.

    • Taj Mahal: ₹1000, 2-3 hours
    • Agra Fort: ₹550, 2-3 hours
    • Mehtab Bagh: ₹200, 1-2 hours
  2. Day 2: Varanasi
    5 hours 30 minutes (190 miles) from Agra

    Experience a morning boat ride on the Ganges, explore the ancient temples of Varanasi in the afternoon, and witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti in the evening.

    • Ganges Boat Ride: ₹200, 1-2 hours
    • Varanasi Temples: Free, 2-3 hours
    • Ganga Aarti: Free, 1-2 hours
  3. Day 3: Lucknow
    7 hours (325 miles) from Varanasi

    Discover the historical sites of Lucknow in the morning, indulge in Awadhi cuisine for lunch, and explore the vibrant street markets in the evening.

    • Bara Imambara: ₹50, 1-2 hours
    • Chowk Bazaar: Cost varies, 2-3 hours
  4. Day 4: Allahabad
    3 hours 30 minutes (150 miles) from Lucknow

    Visit the iconic Triveni Sangam in the morning, explore the historical sites like Allahabad Fort and Anand Bhawan in the afternoon, and enjoy a peaceful evening by the Yamuna river.

    • Triveni Sangam: Free, 1-2 hours
    • Allahabad Fort: ₹20, 1-2 hours
    • Anand Bhawan: ₹20, 1-2 hours
  5. Day 5: Varanasi
    4 hours (135 miles) from Allahabad

    Return to Varanasi and explore the Sarnath Archaeological Site in the morning, take a stroll along the ghats in the afternoon, and witness the evening Ganga Aarti.

    • Sarnath Archaeological Site: ₹30, 2-3 hours
    • Varanasi Ghats: Free, 2-3 hours
    • Ganga Aarti: Free, 1-2 hours
  6. Day 6: Mathura and Vrindavan
    3 hours (95 miles) from Varanasi

    Visit the birthplace of Lord Krishna in Mathura and explore the famous temples of Vrindavan in the morning and afternoon. Attend the evening Aarti at Banke Bihari Temple.

    • Mathura Temples: Free, 2-3 hours
    • Vrindavan Temples: Free, 2-3 hours
    • Banke Bihari Temple Aarti: Free, 1-2 hours
  7. Day 7: Lucknow
    4 hours 30 minutes (215 miles) from Mathura

    Return to Lucknow and visit the British Residency in the morning, explore the vibrant Hazratganj market in the afternoon, and indulge in delicious Awadhi cuisine for dinner.

    • British Residency: ₹25, 1-2 hours
    • Hazratganj Market: Cost varies, 2-3 hours

Recommendations

If you have extra time, consider visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fatehpur Sikri near Agra or taking a day trip to the serene Dudhwa National Park. To maximize your fun, try participating in a yoga session in Varanasi or attending a cultural event in Lucknow.

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