7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Varanasi, Gaya, Prayagraj, and Lucknow in July 2023

1. Day 1: Varanasi
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   Take a sunrise boat ride along the Ganges River and witness the morning rituals of the locals. Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and enjoy the evening aarti.

2. Day 2: Gaya
   Estimated Time from previous location: 3 hours (105 miles)

   Visit the Mahabodhi Temple and witness the Bodhi Tree under which Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment. Explore the Dungeshwari Cave Temples.

3. Day 3: Prayagraj
   Estimated Time from previous location: 4 hours (125 miles)

   Take a dip in the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati Rivers. Visit the Allahabad Fort and Anand Bhavan, the ancestral home of Jawaharlal Nehru.

4. Day 4: Prayagraj
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   Explore the Kumbh Mela grounds and the Akshaya Vat, believed to be the immortal banyan tree. Take a stroll through the Company Bagh and the Alfred Park.

5. Day 5: Lucknow
   Estimated Time from previous location: 4 hours (201 miles)

   Visit the Bara Imambara, a grand monument of Mughal architecture. Explore the Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza. Take a stroll through the Hazratganj market.

6. Day 6: Lucknow
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   Visit the Lucknow Zoo and the State Museum. Explore the La Martiniere College and the Constantia House.

7. Day 7: Lucknow
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   Visit the Ambedkar Memorial Park and the Janeshwar Mishra Park. Enjoy the local delicacies at the Tunday Kababi and the Royal Cafe.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Kashi Vishwanath Temple (2 hours, free)
• Boat Ride on Ganges River (1 hour, INR 500 per person)
• Mahabodhi Temple (2 hours, free)
• Dungeshwari Cave Temples (1 hour, free)
• Allahabad Fort (1 hour, INR 15 per person)
• Anand Bhavan (2 hours, INR 15 per person)
• Bara Imambara (2 hours, INR 50 per person)
• Chota Imambara (1 hour, INR 25 per person)
• Lucknow Zoo (2 hours, INR 50 per person)
• State Museum (2 hours, INR 20 per person)
• Ambedkar Memorial Park (1 hour, free)
• Janeshwar Mishra Park (2 hours, free)
• Tunday Kababi (1 hour, INR 300 for two)
• Royal Cafe (1 hour, INR 300 for two)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 1,155 per person