Family-Friendly Road Trip: Varanasi to Mathura in 1 Day

Day 1: Cultural Adventure

Varanasi, India

7:00 AM

Breakfast at Kashi Chat Bhandar

Start your day with delicious vegetarian kachoris and jalebis at Kashi Chat Bhandar, a popular local spot perfect for families.
Located in Varanasi, Kashi Chat Bhandar is a quick drive from the Ghats.
INR200, 1 hour

8:00 AM

Visit Sarnath

Explore Sarnath, the site of Buddha’s first sermon, and enjoy its serene gardens and marvelous stupas.
Drive to Sarnath, which is approximately 10 km from Varanasi, taking around 20 minutes.
INR50, 2 hours

10:20 AM

Drive to Ayodhya

Embark on your road trip heading towards Ayodhya, renowned for its religious significance and beautiful temples.
Follow NH19 for a direct route, which should take about 4-5 hours.
Free, 4.5 hours

3:00 PM

Lunch at Ram Restaurant

Refuel with a hearty lunch at Ram Restaurant, which offers an array of vegetarian dishes, including thalis and dosas.
The restaurant is conveniently located in Ayodhya.
INR600, 1 hour

4:00 PM

Visit Ram Janmabhoomi

Explore the sacred site of Ram Janmabhoomi, the birthplace of Lord Ram, and take in the cultural atmosphere.
A short drive to the temple complex, which is centrally located in Ayodhya.
Free, 1 hour

5:00 PM

Drive to Prayagraj

Continue your road trip to Prayagraj, home of the sacred confluence of rivers.
Travel along NH27; the journey takes about 3 hours.
Free, 3 hours

8:00 PM

Dinner at Haldiram's

Enjoy a family-friendly dinner at Haldiram's, where you can feast on a variety of Indian snacks and dinner items before visiting the Sangam.
Haldiram's is centrally located in Prayagraj.
INR800, 1 hour

9:00 PM

Visit the Sangam

Finish your day with a peaceful evening visit to the Sangam, where the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers meet.
It is a short drive from Haldiram's to the Sangam.
Free, 1 hour

10:00 PM

Drive to Mathura

Conclude your day by driving to Mathura, which is approximately 130 km away.
Follow the directions on NH19 for a smooth drive taking around 3 hours.
Free, 3 hours
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