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Five-day City Experience Itinerary for Banaras, Mathura, Vrindavan, Ayodhya

  1. Day 1: Banaras
    30 minutes (9.2 km) from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport

    Start your day by taking a boat ride on the Ganges river at sunrise. Afterward, visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the holiest Hindu temples. In the afternoon, explore the local markets and sample local cuisine. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti ritual at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

  2. Day 2: Mathura
    3 hours 20 minutes (151 km) from Banaras

    Start your day by visiting the Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple to learn about the birth of Lord Krishna. Afterward, visit the nearby Kusum Sarovar and Radha Kund. In the afternoon, explore the Mathura Museum and the Dwarkadhish Temple. In the evening, attend the aarti at the Krishna Janmasthan Temple.

  3. Day 3: Vrindavan
    30 minutes (14.7 km) from Mathura

    Start your day by exploring the Banke Bihari Temple and the ISKCON Vrindavan temple. Take a walk around the Prem Mandir and the Radha Raman Temple in the afternoon. In the evening, attend the Maha Aarti at the ISKCON temple and participate in the Hare Krishna Kirtan.

  4. Day 4: Ayodhya
    6 hours 30 minutes (249 km) from Vrindavan

    Start your day by visiting the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, one of the seven most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus. Afterward, visit the Hanuman Garhi and the Kanak Bhawan temple. In the afternoon, explore the Ayodhya Museum and the Treta Ke Thakur temple. In the evening, attend the aarti at the Swarg Dwar.

  5. Day 5: Banaras
    7 hours 10 minutes (292 km) from Ayodhya

    Start your day by visiting the Sarnath Buddhist Temple to explore the history of Buddhism in India. Afterward, visit the Chaukhandi Stupa and the Mulgandha Kuti Vihar. In the afternoon, explore the Dhamek Stupa and the Ashoka Pillar. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti ritual at Dashashwamedh Ghat again.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Bharat Mata Temple in Varanasi, which has a 3D map of undivided India. You can also take a side trip to Allahabad to attend the Kumbh Mela festival. To maximize your fun, try the local street food and take a dip in the Ganges river. Don't forget to bargain at the local markets for the best deals.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Ganga Aarti (1 hour, free)
  • Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Mathura Museum (1 hour, ₹5 per person)
  • Banke Bihari Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Maha Aarti at ISKCON Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Ram Janmabhoomi Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Ayodhya Museum (1 hour, ₹10 per person)
  • Sarnath Buddhist Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Ganga Aarti (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹15 per person
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