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6-Day Itinerary for Prayagaraj, Ayodhya, Banaras, Varanasi, Vrindavan, Mathura

  1. Day 1: Prayagaraj
    2 hours 30 minutes (140 km) from Lucknow Airport

    In the morning, visit the Triveni Sangam, a confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Take a boat ride to see the beautiful ghats along the river. In the afternoon, visit the Allahabad Fort, built by Akbar in 1583. In the evening, attend the evening aarti at the Hanuman temple.

  2. Day 2: Ayodhya
    3 hours 30 minutes (170 km) from Prayagaraj

    In the morning, visit the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, the birthplace of Lord Ram. In the afternoon, visit the Hanuman Garhi temple and the Kanak Bhawan temple. In the evening, witness the evening aarti at the banks of the Sarayu river.

  3. Day 3: Banaras
    4 hours (200 km) from Ayodhya

    In the morning, take a dip in the holy waters of the Ganges at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. In the afternoon, visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple, the most famous temple in Varanasi. In the evening, witness the grand Ganga aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat.

  4. Day 4: Varanasi
    1 hour (25 km) from Banaras

    In the morning, visit the Sarnath Archaeological Site, where Buddha gave his first sermon. In the afternoon, explore the narrow lanes and alleys of Varanasi, visiting the various temples and old buildings. In the evening, take a boat ride along the Ganges and witness the aarti at the Dasaswamedh Ghat.

  5. Day 5: Vrindavan and Mathura
    4 hours 30 minutes (240 km) from Varanasi

    In the morning, visit the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, dedicated to Lord Krishna. In the afternoon, visit the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna. In the evening, witness the aarti at the Dwarkadhish temple in Mathura.

Recommendations

Other local attractions to consider include the Chitrakoot Dham, the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Varanasi, and the Prem Mandir in Vrindavan. For side trips, consider visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra, which is just a few hours away from Mathura. To maximize your fun, try local street food and shop at the local markets for souvenirs. Don’t forget to take breaks and rest up between destinations.

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