Spiritual Journey

9 Nights / 10 Days

India is calling The beautiful country and its experiences I’m going to tell about can all be included in a loop untouched facts of the Spirituality of India. You’ll find all sorts of different faiths here, and the images that you might associate with spirituality in India come bursting into life. Think worshippers lining the newly opened Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Ghats of Benaras, Mahabodhi Temple & various monasteries with flickering prayer flags, Temples of glimmering bright gold and yoga retreats. City of Nawab's & Cuisines. Chhapaiya - Its singular claim to fame is as the birthplace of Lord Swaminarayan. Swaminarayan (1781 – 1830 CE) was incarnated here on 2nd April 1781 as Ghanshyam, making this village a pilgrim place for his followers worldwide. Akshardham temples in Ahmedabad & New Delhi are dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. Gujratis are the main followers of this sect and regard Chappiya as a very sacred pilgrimage to visit. Positioned along the sacred sangam, the confluence of three holy rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati, the city of Prayagraj. Naimisharanya is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh about 90 km from its capital Lucknow in the district of Sitapur. It is situated on the left banks of river Gomathi a tributary of river Ganges. It is popularly known as Neemsar, Naimisha. It is the most sacred and best among all the Theerthas. This Theertha is very famous in Trilokas as sins destroyer and a favourable place of Trimurthi (Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara).

Day 01: Arrival Varanasi & Evening Ganga Aarti
Arrival Varanasi by Train / Flight & Transfer to hotel by Travel with RV company representative. Kashi is the oldest city in the World, Kashi is also known as Varanasi. Varanasi is so pure that even a dip in the River Ganges, is believed to wash away all the sins. The city is known to be the land of Moksh (Salvation). Experience the spiritual Evening Ganga Aarti ceremony in holy river Ganga at Dashaswemedh Ghat. Evening Ganga Aarti is one of the five rituals performed regularly for the worship of Holy River Ganga in Varanasi. After visit transfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.

Day 02: Varanasi Full Day Sightseeing
Early morning take Holy dip bath of the Holy River Ganga. After that proceed for full day Varanasi sightseeing start from Kalbhairav Temple: It is known as the most ancient temple of Varanasi located near the VishesharGanj. God Kal Bhairav is believed to be the “Kotwal of Sati pind”. Without his permission no one can even touch to the Sati pind. After that visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple: The Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva, and it is the most important temple in Varanasi. Mentioned in Skanda Purana, it is as old as the city and a significant pilgrimage for millions of Hindus. After visit back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast visit Tulsi Manas Mandir: Another famous temple in the city, the Tulsi Manas Mandir is known for its historical and cultural importance rather than religious affiliations. After that visit Annapurna Temple: Annapurna temple is dedicated to the Annapurna or Annapoorna Mata, the Goddess of Food or the Goddess of Nourishment (Anna means food and Purna means complete or full), Mata Parvati. Visit Durga Mata Mandir: Dedicated to Goddess Durga, the Durga Mata Mandir is an important temple dedicated to a female goddess. Constructed in the 18th century, it is believed that the goddess idol was not made by humans but appeared on its own. After that visit Sankat Mochan Temple: The second most visited temple in Varanasi after Kashi Vishwanath, the Sankat Mochan Temple is devoted to Lord Hanuman. Situated on the Assi river banks, Goswami Tulsidas established the temple in the early 16th century. Then visit Banaras Hindu University (BHU): The Banaras Hindu University (BHU), a premier educational institute in India, lies in Varanasi. After visit drive back to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.

Day 03: Varanasi – Bodhgaya & sightseeing
After breakfast check out from Hotel & drive to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel & check-in. After fresh & up proceed to visit Mahabodhi Temple - This beautiful Temple built by Ashoka the Great in 3rd century B.C. Then visit Bodhi Tree - This sacred tree is about 300 years old. Under this tree Shakyamuni becomes Lord Buddha. One can sit under the tree can do meditation. After visit transfer to Hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 04: Bodhgaya – Varanasi & Sarnath visit
Breakfast at Hotel, after breakfast check-out from hotel & drive to Varanasi. Upon arrival transfer to hotel & check-in. After fresh & up proceed to visit Sarnath: (12 km.)- it is famous as the site where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, or where Buddha preached his first sermon. Visit Dhamekha Stupa is the most remarkable and massive structure at Sarnath. Built partly in stone and partly in brick, the Dhamekha stupa is 28 meter in diameter at the base and 43.6 meter in height. The stone facing the lower part is decorated with delicate floral carving of gupta period. Tour continues to visit Deer park & Sarnath Museum (Museum closed on every Friday). & visit Choukhandi Stupa. After visit transfer to Hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.

Day 05: Varanasi – Vindhyachal – Prayagraj

After breakfast check-out from hotel & drive to Prayagraj. En-Route visit Vindhyachal (Shakti Peeth) - Vindhyachal Temple, also known as Maa Vindhyavasini Temple and Vindhyachal Dham, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the mother goddess Vindhyavasini, situated on the bank of river Ganga. It is one of the Shakti Pitha temples in India. After visit continue drive to Prayagraj. Upon arrival transfer to hotel & check-in. After fresh & up proceed to visit Prayagraj sightseeing Triveni Sangam (Confluence of 03 Holy Rivers Ganga, Yamuna & inside Saraswati) & take a holy bath at Triveni Sangam. After that visit Hanuman Temple: Popularly known as Lette Hanuman Mandir, Bade Hanuman Temple. This temple is an underground pit that houses a huge lying idol of Hanumanji, which is six to seven feet below the ground. This is the only Lord Hanuman temple in the world where the idol is in a reclining position. Then visit Akshayavat: Akshayavata, also rendered Akshayavat, is a sacred fig tree mentioned in the Hindu religion. Akshayavat is the immortal tree in Prayagraj. Then proceed to visit Anand Bhawan: Formerly known as Swaraj Bhavan, Anand Bhavan happened to be the ancestral mansion of the Nehru family. Anand Bhawan is the former residence of Nehru family which has now been transformed into a museum showcasing various artefacts and articles of the era of Independence movement in India. The double-storey mansion was personally designed by Motilal Nehru. After visit drive back to Varanasi Hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.

Day 06: Prayagraj – Chitrakoot - Prayagraj
Breakfast at hotel, then drive to Chitrakoot. Upon arrival proceed to visit Ramghat, which is located on the bank of the Mandakini River and it is belived that Lord Ram & Sita are appeared to Tulsidas. Then visit Kamadgiri is also a very famous Holy place in Chitrakoot & it is believed that Sri Ram, Laxman & Sita abode here during their exile. After that proceed to visit Bharat Milap, Janki Kund – where Sita Mata use to bath during exile period. Then visit Hanuman Dhara, Mandir. After visit drive back to Prayagraj hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Prayagraj.

Day 07: Prayagraj - Ayodhya & sightseeing
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Ayodhya. Upon arrival transfer to hotel & check-in. After fresh & up reach Sarayu Ghat (Ram Ki Paidi) for holy dip & bath. Ram ki Paidi comprises a series of ghats located on the bank of the river Sarayu and is widely used as a bathing ghat by the devotees of Lord Ram. It is believed that the sacred river Sarayu washes away the sins of those taking a dip in it and purifies their soul. Then visit Shri Nageshwar Nath Mandir: the temple of Nageshwarnath is said to have been established by Kush, the son of Rama. Legend is that Kush lost his armlet, while bathing in the Saryu, which was picked up by a Nag-Kanya, who fell in love with him. As she was a devotee of Shiva, Kush erected this temple for her. Then proceed to visit Shri Hanuman Garhi Mandir: Hanuman Garhi is a 10th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is one of the most important temples in Ayodhya as it is customary to visit Hanuman Garhi before visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. It is believed that Lord Hanuman lived at the temple site guarding Ayodhya. Then proceed to visit Shri Ram Mandir: (Shri Ram Janmabhoomi) is believed to have been the birthplace of the Hindu deity, Lord Ram, a principal deity of Hinduism. According to the Indian epic Ramayan, Ram, Lord Vishnu's seventh manifestation, is said to have grown up along Ayodhya’s river Sarayu. The Ram Janmabhoomi is a highly revered site for Hindu devotees. After that proceed to visit Dashrath Bhavan: is the original residence of King Dashrath- the ruler of Ayodhya and father to Lord Sri Ram. Popularly known as Bada Asthan or Badi Jagah, Dashrath Mahal houses magnificent shrines of King Ram. It is situated 50m away from Hanuman garhi. Then visit Kanak Bhawan, also meaning Golden Palace, this temple is also known as Sone-ka-Ghar. It is a holy site dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Rama and his wife, Goddess Sita. It is believed that this shrine was gifted to Rama and Sita by the former's stepmother, Kaikeyi. After visit back to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Ayodhya.

Day 08: Ayodhya – Chhapaiya - Lucknow
After breakfast check-out from hotel & Drive to Chhapaiya: It is the birthplace of Swaminarayan. Swaminarayan was born there on 3 April 1781 as Ghanshyam. This village became a pilgrimage destination for his followers worldwide. After visit continue drive to Lucknow. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel & check-in. Evening free to explore Local Market & Shopping. After shopping back to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Lucknow.

Day 09: Lucknow – Naimisharanya – Lucknow
After Breakfast drive to Naimisharanya. Naimisharanya is replete with temples like Lalita Devi Temple, Shri Narad Temple, and Balaji Temple. There are also kunds/ponds, sacred spots, a ghat and a fort that enhances the charming silhouette of Naimisharanya. After visit drive back to Lucknow Hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Lucknow.

Day 10: Lucknow sightseeing + Departure
After breakfast proceed to visit Bada Imambada: The Bara Imambara of Lucknow is one of the most famous monuments in the city. The Imambara is primarily known for its incredible maze, known as Bhul Bhulaiya locally, which is located on the upper floor of the monument. Chota Imambada: Chota Imambara, also known as Imambara Hussainabad Mubarak is an imposing monument. The Chota Imambara is a masterpiece of architecture, and the chandeliers adorning it given its nickname, the Palace of Lights. These chandeliers, which the Nawab imported from Belgium, are lit up for major occasions like Muharram. It is one of the top attractions in Lucknow. Visit Rumi Darwaza: A gateway called the Rumi Darwaza is between the Bara Imambara and the Chota Imambara. One of the rare remaining specimens of Awadhi architecture, it has a large, sixty-foot-tall doorway. This gate is named after Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, a well-known Muslim Sufi mystic from the thirteenth century. After sightseeing transfer to Lucknow Railway Station / Airport for your onwards journey.

***Tour End with Happy & Sweet Memories***

Tour Inclusions:

09 Night Hotel Accommodation
Rooms on Double / Triple Sharing basis
09 Breakfast + 09 Dinner in Hotel
Private vehicle as per the group strength pick up from Varanasi & drop to Lucknow Railway station / Airport
Transportation: Transfer & Sightseeing as per The Above Tour Program
Transfer Taxes, Parking, Fuel & Driver Charges
Presently applicable Govt. Service Tax - GST

Tour Exclusions:

Any Airfare, Train Ticket & Insurance Premiums
Cost for Supplementary service, Up-gradation Charges, Tour Guide, VIP Darshan and Monument Entrance Fees.
Cost for personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter charges.
Any kind of Tips for Driver
Activity charges, Boat Ride, Tonga Ride, Rickshaw Ride, Auto Ride, and Battery bus etc.
Difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like - road blockage etc. In such case extra cost will have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.