Overview
Experience a spiritually enriching journey through the sacred cities of Uttar Pradesh with this beautifully crafted pilgrimage tour covering Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Prayagraj, and Varanasi. From the divine aura of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi and the peaceful ghats of Ayodhya to the holy Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj and the timeless spirituality of Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, this tour offers a perfect blend of devotion, culture, and heritage. Travelers will also explore the mythological beauty of Chitrakoot and the Buddhist heritage of Sarnath while enjoying comfortable stays and memorable experiences throughout the journey.
Highlights
- Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Darshan in Ayodhya
- Evening Sarayu River Aarti Experience
- Holy Triveni Sangam Visit in Prayagraj
- Chitrakoot Ramayana Circuit Exploration
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple & Ganga Aarti in Varanasi
Itinerary
After arriving at Ayodhya airport at 11.30 am, leave for Ayodhya hotel. At 4 pm, take a local vehicle at your own expense to Lata Mangeshkar Chowk and perform Aarti at the Saryu river ghat in the evening. Those tourists who arrive after 9 am will have to reach Ayodhya hotel on their own and at their own expense.
After a hearty breakfast, embark on a tour of Ayodhya's local sights, including Hanuman Gadi, Sri Ram Mandir Shilasan, and Sri Ram Mandir. Visit Sri Ram Janmbhoomi and Kanak Bhavan (at your own expense), followed by a visit to Chappiya Swaminarayan Temple.
Enjoy breakfast in the morning before departing for Chitrakoot, approximately 275 km away, taking about 7 hours.En-route, stop by Prayagraj to experience the Triveni Sangam, Sutela Hanuman, and Swaminarayan Temple (boating charges at your own expense). Continue the journey from Prayagraj to Chitrakoot.
Start your day with morning tea and breakfast before exploring Chitrakoot’s local sights, including Ram Ghat, JanakiKund, Kadamgiri (at your own expense), Bharat Milaap Temple, and Gupt Godavari.
After having tea and breakfast at 6 am, leave for Varanasi from Chitrakut. (Approx. 300 km. / 8 hours). After arrival in Varanasi, check-in at the hotel. In the evening, visit Choryasi Ghat (Boating charge at own expense) and in the evening, Ganga Aarti. (By auto rickshaw at own expense)
After breakfast, visit local sights of Varanasi like Kal Bhairav Temple and Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sarnath Buddhist Temple, Buddhist Stupa, Sarnath Museum and shop in the market. (Own expense)
Conclude your journey with a refreshing breakfast and tea in the morning. Check-out from the hotel and transfer to the airport or railway station for your departure. As you bid farewell to the historic landscapes of Uttar Pradesh.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis in above mentioned or similar category hotels, will be confirm at the time of booking.
- Meals: Daily buffet breakfast and Dinner in hotels restaurant.( 4 Breakfast & 4 Dinner Only / no Pack food ).
- Complimentary use of the hotels any recreation facility as per hotels terms & conditions. (subject to availability).
- Surface transportation from pick up till drop Ayodhiya to varansi round trip and local sightseeing as per the itinerary by individual Vehicle as per family.
- Vehicle cost is including all fuel charges, Driver allowance, Border tax and Toll Tax, Parking and entry charges which is applicable as on day of quotation.
- Child below 3 Years is complimentary without extra bed with same meal plan in parent's room.
- Maximum 1 Extra bed can be accommodating in each room.
The Cost Excludes
- 5% GST Extra.
- Any Airfare / Train fare is not included in the package cost.
- Any expenses of personal nature like tips, phone calls, fax, internet, games, sauna, and steam, Jacuzzi, laundry, extra vehicle hire, bar,room heaters, discotheque or any other.
- Pony/horse rides, boat rides, safaris, rafting charges, skiing/skating, and cable car/ropeway rides etc.,
- Extra food or beverages ordered or taken in hotel restaurant or room except buffet meal plan.
- Entrance fees at any monument and guide charges, wherever applicable.
- Additional sightseeing tours and excursions. All major sightseeing will be cover once during sightseeing.
- Vehicle will be allowed up to parking points & last possible points. (Subject to road & gov. conditions).
- Any service not specifically mentioned in the Package Cost Includes column.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
