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Arrival Varanasi by Flight/Train Upon arrival meet & greet at Varanasi Airport/Railway Station and transfer to hotel. Varanasi or Banaras (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed. Mark Twain, the English author and literature, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Banaras, once wrote: “Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together.” Abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals. Rest Day at Leisure.
Varanasi / Paryagraj by Surface (Approx. 121 Kms / 03 Hrs.) Early breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast proceed for Prayagraj. Upon arrival Check-In at hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Prayagraj. Triveni Sangam is the junction point of three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati (which is a mythical river, supposed to have dried up millenniums ago) Both Ganga and Yamuna are extremely revered rivers in Indian mythology, and hence the confluence point of these rivers has attained extremely high religious importance. 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. Khusro Bagh was built by King Jahangir for his son Khusro. The tombstone of the prince lies in this garden along with that of his mother Shah Begum. Allahabad Fort is a splendid work of architecture that was built during the reign of Akbar, the Mughal Emperor in 1583. The marvelous structure is located on the banks of the confluence of the Rivers Ganga and Yamuna and is well-known for being the largest fort ever built by Akbar. Bade Hanuman Mandir is located at Sangam area of Allahabad. Constructed underground, with a leaning posture of 20-feet long and 8-feet wide deity of Hanuman, this temple is one of its own kind.
Prayagraj / Chitrakoot / Prayagraj by (Approx. 116 Kms / 03 Hrs.) Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, proceed to visit Chitrakoot. Ram Ghat is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chitrakoot. The serene ghat lining the Mandakini River is where Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman appeared in front of the famous poet Tulsidas and he used to sit on the riverside and write Ram Charitra Manas. ? Bharat Milap Temple believed to the place of the meeting of four brothers during the period of exile of Lord Rama, Bharat Milaap Temple is a very important temple of Chitrakoot. ? Janki Kund is situated along the banks of Mandakini River and it is believed that this is where goddess Sita used to bathe during the period of exile. ? Kamadgiri is a forested hill with the base surrounded by multiple Hindu temples on all sides and is considered to be the heart of Chitrakoot. The name is derived from Kamadnathji, another name of Lord Rama and it meant fulfiller of all wishes. Later return back to Prayagraj
Prayagraj / Ayodhya by Surface (Approx. 168 Kms / 04 Hrs.) Breakfast at hotel. Later proceed for Ayodhya. Upon arrival Check-In at hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Ayodhya. ? Ramjanma Bhoomi is believed to have been the birthplace of the Hindu deity, Lord Ram. According to the Indian epic Ramayan, Ram, Lord Vishnu's seventh manifestation, is said to have grown up along Ayodhya's river Sarayu. It is a highly revered site for Hindu devotees. ? Hanuman Garhiis located in Sai Nagar, Hanuman Garhi is a 10th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu God, 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. ? Kanak Bhawan is established towards the northeastern corner of the Ram Janmabhoomi in Tulsi Nagar. Constructed in 1891, 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.
Ayodhya / Varanasi by Surface (Approx. 220 Kms / 05 Hrs.) Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast proceed for Varanasi. Upon arrival Check-In at hotel. Later in the evening proceed to visit the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh ghat. Every evening Ganga Aarti is carried out in three holy cities of India. They are Haridwar, Rishikesh and Varanasi. All three of them have different vibes and energies. It is said that you should be a part of all the three aartis once in a lifetime. The Aarti is always carried out facing the River Ganga. A lot of lamps are lit during the Aarti. They are usually circled out by priests. It is always done clockwise. The Aarti is always accompanied by different songs sung while praising the Ganga. It is believed that the lamps acquire the power of the deity.
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