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7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary: Kalaburagi to Varanasi to Kashi to Ayodhya to Prayagraj

  1. Day 1: Varanasi Ghats and Temples
    10 hours (400 miles) from Kalaburagi
    • Assi Ghat (2 hours, free)
    • Kashi Vishwanath Temple (2 hours, free)
    • Manikarnika Ghat (2 hours, free)
    • Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum (2 hours, ₹20)

    In the morning, visit the Assi Ghat and take a boat ride on the Ganges River. In the afternoon, visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and explore the narrow streets of the old city. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at the Manikarnika Ghat.

  2. Day 2: Sarnath and Banaras Hindu University
    30 minutes (8.2 miles) from Varanasi
    • Dhamek Stupa (2 hours, ₹15)
    • Archaeological Museum (2 hours, ₹5)
    • Banaras Hindu University (2 hours, free)

    In the morning, visit the Dhamek Stupa and the Archaeological Museum in Sarnath. In the afternoon, explore the beautiful campus of Banaras Hindu University. In the evening, enjoy a classical music concert at the university's amphitheater.

  3. Day 3: Ayodhya Temples and Shrines
    5 hours (200 miles) from Varanasi
    • Ram Janmabhoomi Temple (2 hours, free)
    • Hanuman Garhi Temple (2 hours, free)
    • Kanak Bhawan Temple (2 hours, free)

    In the morning, visit the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, the birthplace of Lord Rama. In the afternoon, visit the Hanuman Garhi Temple and the Kanak Bhawan Temple. In the evening, attend the aarti ceremony at one of the temples.

  4. Day 4: Varanasi Silk Weaving and Food Tour
    3 hours (85 miles) from Ayodhya
    • Varanasi Silk Weaving Centre (2 hours, free)
    • Food Tour in Varanasi (3 hours, ₹1500)

    In the morning, learn about the ancient art of silk weaving at the Varanasi Silk Weaving Centre. In the afternoon, take a food tour and taste the best street foods in Varanasi. In the evening, take a stroll on the ghats and watch the colorful Ganga Aarti ceremony.

  5. Day 5: Allahabad Fort and Anand Bhavan
    3 hours (130 miles) from Varanasi
    • Allahabad Fort (2 hours, ₹20)
    • Anand Bhavan (2 hours, ₹50)
    • Triveni Sangam (1 hour, free)

    In the morning, visit the historic Allahabad Fort and the museum inside it. In the afternoon, visit Anand Bhavan, the ancestral home of the Nehru-Gandhi family, and learn about India's freedom struggle. In the evening, take a dip in the holy waters of Triveni Sangam.

  6. Day 6: Prayagraj Temples and Allahabad University
    10 minutes (3.5 miles) from Allahabad Fort
    • Kumbh Mela (2 hours, free)
    • Alfred Park (2 hours, free)
    • Allahabad University (2 hours, free)

    In the morning, visit the site of the Kumbh Mela and learn about the world's largest religious gathering. In the afternoon, relax in the lush green surroundings of Alfred Park and visit the historic Allahabad University. In the evening, attend a cultural event at the university.

  7. Day 7: Departure
    4 hours (140 miles) from Prayagraj
    • None

    Depart from Prayagraj and head back to Kalaburagi.

Recommendations

Don't miss the evening laser show at the Allahabad Fort, explore the street markets of Varanasi, and take a day trip to the nearby Chunar Fort and Vindhyachal Temple.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Assi Ghat (2 hours, free)
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Manikarnika Ghat (2 hours, free)
  • Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum (2 hours, ₹20)
  • Dhamek Stupa (2 hours, ₹15)
  • Archaeological Museum (2 hours, ₹5)
  • Banaras Hindu University (2 hours, free)
  • Ram Janmabhoomi Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Hanuman Garhi Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Kanak Bhawan Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Varanasi Silk Weaving Centre (2 hours, free)
  • Food Tour in Varanasi (3 hours, ₹1500)
  • Allahabad Fort (2 hours, ₹20)
  • Anand Bhavan (2 hours, ₹50)
  • Triveni Sangam (1 hour, free)
  • Kumbh Mela (2 hours, free)
  • Alfred Park (2 hours, free)
  • Allahabad University (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹1590
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