04 Nights 05 Days
02
Night in
Varanasi
01
Night in
Bodhgaya
01
Night in
Prayagraj
Transfer Included
Stay Included
Meals Included
Sightseeing
Overview
Embark on a deeply spiritual 5-day pilgrimage tour covering four of India’s most sacred destinations: Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Gaya, and Prayagraj. This carefully curated itinerary blends the spiritual power of Hinduism with the tranquil wisdom of Buddhism, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with India’s ancient religious and cultural roots. Begin your journey in Varanasi, the eternal city, where you'll explore sacred temples, walk the mystic ghats, and witness the unforgettable Ganga Aarti. Continue to Bodhgaya, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, explore international monasteries, and soak in the serene Buddhist aura. Your journey deepens in Gaya, a significant site for ancestral rituals where you may perform the Pind Daan ceremony. Conclude your spiritual voyage in Prayagraj, home to the holy Triveni Sangam, where three sacred rivers meet, and visit key shrines like Alopi Devi Shaktipeeth and Hanuman Mandir. This itinerary is ideal for seekers of spiritual growth, heritage lovers, and those wishing to experience India’s profound religious legacy in a well-paced and meaningful journey.
Tour Highlights
Upon your arrival at Varanasi Airport or Railway Station, our driver will greet you and assist with your transfer to the hotel. We recommend scheduling your arrival by mid-morning (around 10–11 AM) to make the most of the day. After check-in and freshening up, begin your tour with an excursion to Sarnath, the sacred site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at Bodhgaya. Later, return to Varanasi and embark on a temple tour including visits to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Kashi Vishalakshi Devi Temple, and Mata Annapurna Temple. Explore the spiritual charm of the ancient Ganga Ghats and conclude your day by witnessing the soul-stirring Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Optional boat ride on the Ganges is available at your own expense. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Varanasi.
After an early breakfast, drive to Bodhgaya, the place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi Tree. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel and rest briefly. In the late afternoon, visit the iconic Mahabodhi Temple Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and spend time at the revered Bodhi Tree. You may also explore nearby Buddhist monasteries representing various countries. Please note that local sightseeing in the temple zone is allowed only via electric rickshaws, which can be hired on a direct payment basis. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
After breakfast, drive to nearby Gaya, a sacred destination for Hindus. Visit the revered Vishnupad Temple, where you may perform Pind Daan rituals for ancestors (can be arranged on request). Continue to Mangalya Gauri Shaktipeeth, one of the 18 Maha Shaktipeethas. In the afternoon, begin your return drive to Varanasi. Upon arrival, check in and relax. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
After an early breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad). Begin at the sacred Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati rivers. You may take a holy dip and perform rituals here (can be arranged on request). Continue with visits to the Hanuman Temple, Alopi Devi Shaktipeeth, and Anand Bhawan, the ancestral home of the Nehru-Gandhi family. If time permits on the return journey, a short visit to Sitamarhi can be arranged. Return to Varanasi for an overnight stay.
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, our driver will transfer you to Varanasi Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey. Your Kashi–Bodhgaya–Prayagraj Pilgrimage Tour concludes with divine blessings and lifelong memories.
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