Ultimate One-Day Itinerary: Lucknow, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayag Raj

Day 1: Temple Hopping

Lucknow, India

6:30AM

Breakfast at Sharma Ji Ki Chai

Begin your day with a hearty breakfast at Sharma Ji Ki Chai, known for their delicious aloo-tikki and steaming cups of ginger tea, providing a perfect start to your adventure.
Travel by taxi to Ayodhya, approximately 2 hours.
INR200, 1 hour

8:00AM

Visit Ram Janmabhoomi

Explore the birthplace of Lord Rama at Ram Janmabhoomi, a spiritually significant site that attracts devotees from all over the country.
The site is close to each other, around 10 minutes of walking.
Free, 2 hours

10:00AM

Explore Kanak Bhawan

Visit the beautifully adorned Kanak Bhawan temple, known for its stunning architecture and intricate murals depicting the life of Lord Rama.
Drive to Varanasi, approximately 1.5 hours.
Free, 1 hour

12:30PM

Lunch at Pind Balluchi

Enjoy a traditional North Indian meal at Pind Balluchi, where you can savor authentic dishes such as biryani and kebabs.
Continue drive to Varanasi, approximately 1.5 hours.
INR700, 1 hour

2:00PM

Experience the Ganga Aarti

Witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti, a spiritual ceremony along the ghats of Varanasi, marked by chants and the illumination of lamps by priests.
Walk to the nearby Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Free, 1 hour

3:30PM

Boat ride on the Ganges

Take a serene boat ride on the Ganges to experience the spiritual essence and cultural beauty of Varanasi from the water.
Return to the ghat for the boat ride.
INR300, 1 hour

5:00PM

Travel to Prayag Raj

Head towards Prayag Raj, where the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers holds immense importance in Hindu pilgrimage.
Drive directly for approx. 2.5 hours.
Included in transport, 2.5 hours

7:30PM

Dinner at The Mughal's

End your cultural day with an exquisite dinner at The Mughal's, renowned for their Mughlai cuisine, offering a variety of kebabs and rich curries.
Located at Prayag Raj city center.
INR800, 1 hour
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