Ganga Aarti from a private boat at Dasaswamedh Ghat
Heritage Horizons
A spiritual and cultural journey through sites linked to the Ramayana and the Buddha, from the ghats of Varanasi to Ayodhya and Bodhgaya.
6Days
5Nights
5Destinations
HindiLocal language
Highlights
Why travellers choose this tour
Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj and the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya and the stupas of Sarnath
VaranasiPrayagrajAyodhyaBodhgayaSarnath
Day by day
Itinerary
- 01
On arrival, our representative meets you at the airport or railway station and transfers you to your hotel. Later, visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Mandir, then take an evening boat ride past Manikarnika Ghat to Dashashwamedh Ghat to watch the Ganga Aarti from your private boat. Overnight in Varanasi.
- 02
Early in the morning, drive to Prayagraj (120 km · about 3 hrs), formerly Allahabad and one of the oldest cities named in Hindu texts. Visit the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the legendary Saraswati. Continue to Ayodhya (170 km · about 4 hrs). Overnight in Ayodhya.
- 03
After breakfast, visit the Ram Mandir, which many Hindus believe stands at Ram Janmabhoomi, the birthplace of Lord Rama. Next, visit Hanumangarhi, a 10th-century temple of Lord Hanuman, and Kanak Bhawan, north-east of Ram Janmabhoomi. Drive back to Varanasi (218 km · about 5 hrs). Overnight in Varanasi.
Photo: Prime Minister’s Office, GODL-India, via Wikimedia Commons - 04
After breakfast, drive to Bodhgaya (255 km · about 6 hrs) and check in. Visit Sujata Village, where Prince Siddhartha is believed to have been offered kheer while resting under a banyan tree; the Great Buddha statue, 18.5 m (61 ft) high in meditation pose; and the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight in Bodhgaya.
- 05
After breakfast, visit the sacred Phalgu River in Gaya, where the first pind daan is performed, and the ancient Vishnupad Temple on its banks, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, followed by the Mangla Gauri Temple, a Shakti Peetha. Drive to Varanasi (255 km · about 6 hrs). Overnight in Varanasi.
- 06
After an early breakfast, visit Ramnagar Fort, built in sandstone in 1750 by Kashi Naresh Maharaja Balwant Singh. Then visit Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon: the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Sarnath Museum, and the Chaukhandi, Dhamek and Dharmarajika stupas. Transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Important information
Travel essentials
CurrencyIndian Rupee (₹ INR)
Time zoneGMT + 5:30
Driving sideLeft
Drinking waterBottled or filtered only
EmergencyPolice 100 · Fire 101 · Ambulance 102 · Traffic 103
Voltage220 V, 50 Hz
Power socketsTypes C, D and M
VisaIndian e-Visa via indianvisaonline.gov.in, at least 4 days before travel
Basic Hindi
A few useful phrases
Namasteनमस्तेHello / goodbye
Shukriyaशुक्रियाThank you
KripyaकृपयाPlease
Yeh kahan hai?यह कहाँ है?Where is this?
Kitna door hai?कितना दूर है?How far is it?
Kitna paisa?कितना पैसा?How much does it cost?
Pani doपानी दोWater, please
Madad kijiyeमदद कीजिएPlease help me
Taste of the region
Local cuisine
Kachori Sabzi, Varanasi
Crisp lentil-filled kachoris with spicy potato curry, a classic Banarasi breakfast.
Banarasi Paan
Betel leaf with sweet and savoury fillings, after the evening Aarti.
Malaiyyo, Varanasi
A saffron-scented milk froth served in winter mornings.
Dahi Jalebi, Prayagraj
Hot jalebis with thick curd, a favourite Prayagraj breakfast.
Litti Chokha, Bodhgaya
Roasted wheat balls with mashed potato, brinjal and tomato.
Tilkut, Gaya
A crisp sesame and jaggery sweet that Gaya is famous for.
Did you know
Fun facts
Day 1
Kashi Vishwanath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the most sacred shrines of Lord Shiva.
Day 2
The Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj hosts the Kumbh Mela, one of the largest gatherings of people on earth.
Day 3
The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was consecrated in January 2024.
Day 6
Ramnagar Fort was built in sandstone in 1750 by Kashi Naresh Maharaja Balwant Singh.
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