Efficient North Indian Cultural Trip from Delhi to Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj and Return by Train

Day 1: Travel to Ayodhya

Delhi, India to Ayodhya, India on May 2, 2025

7:00AM

Train from Delhi to Ayodhya (via Faizabad)

Board the early morning train from Delhi Junction to Faizabad Junction, nearest major station to Ayodhya, journey approximately 12 hours. Recommended train: Train No. 12403 NDLS-LTT AC Express departs 7:00AM.
INR1500, 12h0m

7:00PM

Check-in and Dinner in Ayodhya

Arrive Ayodhya by evening, check into your hotel and enjoy dinner at Hotel Heera Heritage, offering local Awadhi cuisine from 7:00PM to 10:00PM.
INR600, 1h0m
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Day 2: Explore Ayodhya and Travel to Varanasi

Ayodhya, India to Varanasi, India on May 3, 2025

8:00AM

Breakfast at Ram Janki Restaurant

Start your day with traditional North Indian breakfast with views of the Sarayu river, open from 7:30AM to 10:00AM.
INR300, 1h0m

9:00AM

Visit Ram Janmabhoomi Complex

Explore the iconic birthplace of Lord Rama, a significant heritage and religious site open from 7:00AM to 6:00PM.
Free, 2h0m

11:30AM

Walk along Sarayu River Ghats

Enjoy the spiritual morning ambiance along the Sarayu riverbanks, great for photography and quiet reflection.
Free, 1h0m

1:00PM

Lunch at Pankaj Restaurant

Savor Awadhi thali with authentic flavors, open 12:00PM to 3:00PM.
INR400, 1h0m

3:00PM

Train from Ayodhya to Varanasi

Travel by train from Faizabad Junction (closest major station) to Varanasi Junction, approx 3.5-hour journey, recommended Train No. 14262 departs 3:20PM.
INR300, 3h30m

7:00PM

Check-in and Dinner in Varanasi

Arrive and check into hotel, then have dinner at Aum Cafe serving organic and local north Indian cuisine, open till 10:00PM.
INR500, 1h0m
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Day 3: Explore Varanasi and Travel to Prayagraj

Varanasi, India to Prayagraj, India on May 4, 2025

6:00AM

Morning Boat Ride on the Ganges

Enjoy a sunrise boat trip along the ghats witnessing spiritual rituals, boat rentals from 5:30AM to 8:00AM.
INR400, 1h0m

7:30AM

Breakfast at Brown Bread Bakery

Healthy breakfast options with bakery items, open from 7:00AM to 11:00AM.
INR350, 1h0m

9:00AM

Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Explore one of the holiest Shiva temples, open from 4:30AM to 11:00PM.
Free, 1h30m

11:00AM

Walk Along Assi Ghat

Stroll and enjoy the vibrant cultural life around this popular ghat, open all day.
Free, 1h0m

12:30PM

Lunch at The Gateway Hotel Varanasi Kitchen

Elegant dining with views of the river offering Indian and continental dishes, noon to 3:00PM.
INR800, 1h0m

3:00PM

Train from Varanasi to Prayagraj

Take the evening train from Varanasi Junction to Prayagraj Junction, approx 2 hours, recommended Train No. 12419 departs 3:30PM.
INR250, 2h0m

5:30PM

Check-in and Dinner in Prayagraj

Check in to hotel and dine at the River View Restaurant offering local delicacies, open 6:00PM to 10:00PM.
INR600, 1h0m
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Day 4: Explore Prayagraj and Return to Delhi

Prayagraj, India to Delhi, India on May 5, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel Cafe

Enjoy a fresh Indian breakfast with chai, open from 7:00AM to 9:00AM.
INR300, 1h0m

8:00AM

Visit Triveni Sangam

Explore the sacred confluence of three rivers – Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati, open all day.
Free, 2h0m

10:30AM

Visit Allahabad Fort

Explore historic fort built by Akbar, open 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
INR50, 1h30m

12:00PM

Lunch at Peshawri Restaurant

Enjoy rich North Indian cuisine specializing in kebabs and curries, open 12:00PM to 3:00PM.
INR700, 1h0m

2:30PM

Train from Prayagraj to Delhi

Board the direct train from Prayagraj Junction to Delhi, approx 10 hours journey; recommended Train No. 12403 departs at 2:45PM.
INR1500, 10h0m
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