Exile Tales - Holy Triangle with Chitrakoot Tour

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. 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 & overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.

Day 03: Varanasi – Ayodhya & Sightseeing
Breakfast at Hotel, after breakfast check-out from hotel & drive to Ayodhya. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel & check-in. After fresh & up 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. 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. If time permit then evening experience the divine Saryu Aarti Ceremony at Ram ki Paidi. After visit drive back to hotel. After visit transfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Ayodhya.

Day 04: Ayodhya – Prayagraj & sightseeing
Morning 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 Darshan drive to Prayagraj. Upon arrival transfer to hotel & check-in. after fresh & up proceed to visit 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 hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Prayagraj.

Day 05: Prayagraj – Chitrakoot – Prayagraj
After breakfast proceed for day excursion tour for Chitrakoot (120 Km / 03 Hrs. drive). 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 sightseeing drive back to Prayagraj Hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Prayagraj.

Day 06: Prayagraj – Varanasi + Departure
Breakfast at hotel, after breakfast check-out from hotel & drive to Varanasi. Upon arrival  timely transfer to Varanasi Airport / Railway station to board the flight / Train for your onward journey.

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

Tour Inclusions

• 05 Nights Hotel Accommodation
• Rooms on Double / Triple Sharing basis
• 05 Breakfast + 05 Dinner at Hotel
• Private vehicle as per the group strength, pick up & drop from Varanasi 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, 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
• Any other meal like lunch & other thing which is not mentioned in inclusion.
• Activity charges, Boat Ride, Tonga Ride, Rickshaw Ride, Auto Ride, Tuk-Tuk 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.