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Ultimate 1-Day Rail Journey from Mumbai to Varanasi and Beyond

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Day 1: Rail Trip Adventure

Mumbai, India

6:00AM

Departure from Mumbai

Begin your exhilarating journey on an early morning train from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai towards Prayagraj.
Board the train heading to Prayagraj, approx 19 hours and 35 minutes.
INR500, 19 hours 35 minutes

9:30AM

Breakfast at Prayagraj

On arrival in Prayagraj, relish a traditional breakfast at Hali's, known for its puris and sabzi.
Travel 15 minutes by auto-rickshaw to reach Hali's.
INR150, 1 hour

10:45AM

Visit Triveni Sangam

Explore the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati at Triveni Sangam, a revered site for pilgrimage.
Travel 30 minutes by rickshaw to reach Triveni Sangam.
INR0, 1 hour

12:00PM

Train to Varanasi

Catch the train to Varanasi, one of the holiest cities in India.
Board the train from Prayagraj Junction to Varanasi Junction, approx 3 hours.
INR200, 3 hours

3:00PM

Lunch in Varanasi

Savor a delicious lunch at Kashi Chat Bhandar, famous for its chaat and lassi.
15-minute auto-rickshaw ride from Varanasi Junction.
INR200, 1 hour

4:15PM

Explore Sarnath

Visit Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon; the serene Dhamek Stupa here is a must-see.
Take a 30-minute auto-rickshaw ride to Sarnath.
INR30, 1.5 hours

5:45PM

Return to Varanasi

Head back to Varanasi, and prepare for the next train.
30 minutes auto-rickshaw ride.
INR30, 30 minutes

6:30PM

Train to Ayodhya

Board the train to Ayodhya, renowned for its connection to Lord Rama.
Travel from Varanasi Junction to Faizabad Junction, approx 4 hours.
INR150, 4 hours

10:30PM

Dinner in Ayodhya

Indulge in a late dinner at Ram Janmabhumi Bhojanalaya, which specializes in North Indian cuisine.
A 10-minute auto-rickshaw ride from Faizabad Junction.
INR250, 1 hour

11:30PM

Train to Amritsar

Catch the overnight train from Ayodhya to Amritsar to continue your journey the following day.
Flight from the Ayodhya Railway Station to Amritsar.
INR800, 13 hours
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