Varanasi & Gaya Tour

The Getaway to Gods - Varanasi - Gaya Tour

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Agra, Varanasi

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Varanasi is known for its hours of dawn, when the city is in its most serene state.Varanasi is an important city for Hindus since it is dedicated to the god Shiva. There is a belief that bathing in the Ganges will help to purify them and wash away their sins.

Agra fort is the Gem of Mughal era. There are no unique words to express Agra. An earth-shattering symbol of love at India.

Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have obtained Enlightenment.

Day1

ARRIVAL - DELHI

Upon arrival in Delhi, meet our tour representative who’ll escort you to the hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Delhi
Day2

DELHI – ALLAHABAD - VARANASI

Morning fly to Varanasi, Varanasi on the banks of the sacred Ganga River, is one of the oldest living cities in the world. For Hindus the city is a very special place of pilgrimage. Hindus consider that a dip in the holy Ganga washes away all the sins and purifies the soul. Upon arrival in Varanasi meet & assistance by our representative, then drive you to Allahabad. Upon arrival enjoy the holy bath in river Ganga and in Triveni Sangam (Meeting point of the three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati). After darshan back to Varanasi. On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Varanasi | Breakfast
Day3

VARANASI – GAYA - BODHGAYA

Early morning proceed to Gaya visit Vishnupaad Temple for Ritual Pindam pooja for your ancestors and Mangala Gauri Darshan. Then drive to Bodhgaya, visit Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Chinese Temple, Barabar Cavas, Ajapala Nigrodha Tree & Royal Bhutan Monastery. Then check into the hotel. Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

Bodhgaya | Breakfast
Day4

BODHGAYA - VARANASI

Morning after breakfast drive back to Varanasi. On arrival visit Annapurna Temple, Kala bhairav temple, Vishalakshi Temple, New Vishwanath temple at Banaras Hindu University, Durga Temple & Sankat Mochan Temple(Hanuman Temple). After darshan check into the hotel. In the evening enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges to witness an Aarti ceremony, a very powerful and uplifting spiritual ritual that uses fire as an offering. It's made in the form of a small 'diya' with a candle and flowers and a large number of these are floated down the river, a truly magical sight. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Varanasi | Breakfast
Day5

VARANASI – DELHI - AGRA

Early morning (2:00AM-3:00 AM) you will be picked up from the hotel and drive to Kashi Vishwanath Temple for Mangala Aarti. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga. Kashi Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one the 12 jyothirlinga temples. This morning you can do your Pindam or Tharpanam for your ancestors. Pindam in Varanasi is considered as the path of salvation and it is believed that ancestors get ultimate satisfaction if pindam is performed at Kashi. After breakfast transfer you to Varanasi airport to fly back to Delhi. Upon arrival meet our representative, After having lunch proceed to Agra, The city of Taj Mahal. On arrival check into the hotel. Rest of the day for shopping. Overnight stay in Agra.

Agra | Breakfast
Day6

AGRA – MATHURA - DELHI

Morning after breakfast visit to Taj Mahal, TAJ MAHAL built by Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river. Then visit to Agra fort one of the world heritage site. After lunch proceed to Delhi. Enroute visit Mathura, the birth place of Lord Krishna. On arrival check into the hotel. Then free and easy for shopping. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Delhi | Breakfast
Day7

DELHI - SHOPPING

After breakfast, full day free and easy for shopping in Delhi, visit Sarojini street market, Palika Bazaar & Karol bagh market. Evening back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Delhi | Breakfast
Day8

DELHI & DEPARTURE

Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed for Delhi city tour, visit Birla Temple, Lotus Temple, India Gate, Indhra Gandhi House, Gandhi memorial, Red fort, Parliament House & etc. After lunch free and easy for shopping until transfer to Delhi Airport for your onward destination with unforgettable memories of your holiday.

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Accommodation with breakfast in the selected hotels on twin or triple sharing basis.
Meal Plan as per the itinerary.
Assisstance of driver cum guide.
All transfers and sightseeing by Air conditioned vehicle.
Driver allowance, Fuel charges, Parking, Toll, Interstate tax etc.

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International airfare and airport taxes.
Travel Insurance
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Tips and porter charges
Personal expenses.
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VARANASI

1.Ganga Aarti - Each evening the boats on the River Ganga converge at the Dashashwamedha Ghat for the magical Aarti. Five-seven young priests follow a practiced routine with flaming lamps, incense sticks, conches and other holy paraphernalia to a live bhajan sung on the microphone

2.Boat ride along River Ganga - Boating down the Ganga River during sunrise is one of the main attractions in Varanasi. One can observe here the Hindu way of life along the banks of the Ganga (Ghats) River.

3.Ghat Sandhya - Daily evening a dedicated team of “culture enthusiasts”, quietly descend upon the Gangamahal-Reewa Ghat from different corners of city and bring the venue to life at around 6:00 pm that is ornamented with soulful gala of music & dance.

4.Shopping of Stone-Carved Toys - The city also offers stone-carved toys. Varanasi is also a good place to shop for musical instruments like sitar and tabla. The cost of the instrument depends primarily on the type of wood used.

5.Subah-e-Banaras - The Varanasi is known for its hours of dawn, when the city is in its most serene state. The morning glory of Banaras is the most auspicious tour to witness and discover life sprawling on the banks of the holy Ganga.

AGRA

1. Taj Mahal - The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. Come to unfold the pages from the past to churn the charm out of its mystique and enrich your imagination about this marvel of an epic in stone, The Taj!

2. Agra Fort - Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. The fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Before the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi, It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638.

3. Tomb of Akbar the Great - Akbar’s tomb is the resting place of Akbar, Mughal Emperor. This is the mausoleum that Akbar chose for himself but could not finish it during his time.

4. Moti Masjid - Moti Masjid is one of the Mosques that was built during Shah Jahan, is situated in the premises of the Red Fort in Agra.

5. Jama Mosque - Jama Masjid in Agra is opposite the Agra fort is one of the largest mosques in India. Every Friday, special prayers are conducted at this mosque which is attended by thousands of devotees.

DELHI

1. Red Fort - The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi, capital of India. Nearly 200 years, it was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty, until 1856. It is located in the centre of Delhi and houses a number of museums.

2. Qutub Minar - The Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, it is the most popular monument in India. The red sandstone tower of Qutb Minar is 72.5 meter high.

3. Humayun’s Tomb - Humayun's tomb, this magnificent garden tomb is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India. The reason to build this Tomb to house the mortal remains of Humayun, the second Mughal Emperor of India.

4. India Gate - The India Gate is a war memorial to Undivided Indian Army soldiers who died during World War I, located astride the Rajpath, on the eastern edge of the "ceremonial axis" of New Delhi, India, formerly called Kingsway.

5. Lotus Temple - The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, is built in the shape of a lotus flower was completed in1986 it is set among the lush green landscaped gardens. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city.

8. Old Delhi - Old Delhi or Purani Dilli was founded as a walled city of Delhi, India, founded as Shahjahanabad in 1639, when Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor at the time, decided to shift the Mughal capital from Agra.