Agra is a city in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state. It’s home to the iconic Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built for the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal (who died in childbirth in 1631). The imposing main building features a massive dome and intricately carved white marble inlaid with precious stones. This is set behind a reflecting pool inside a courtyard defined by 4 minarets.
Allahabad is a city in Uttar Pradesh state, north India. Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and “invisible” Saraswati rivers, is considered holy by Hindus. It’s near the 16th-century Allahabad Fort, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. In the fort are the ancient sandstone Ashoka Pillar, the underground Patalpuri Temple and a sacred banyan tree. The Allahabad Museum has Rajasthani miniature paintings.
Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city’s winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Bodh Gaya is a village in the northeast Indian state of Bihar. Considered one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, it’s dominated by the ancient brick Mahabodhi Temple Complex, built to mark the site where the Buddha attained enlightenment beneath a sacred Bodhi Tree. A direct descendant of the tree sits within the complex today, along with six other sacred sites, including a lotus pond.
Ayodhya is a city located near Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is identified with the legendary city of Ayodhya, and as such, is believed to be the birthplace of Rama and setting of the epic Ramayana.
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Departure to Mathura ( 145 kms. / 4 hrs. ), visit Birth Place of Lord Krishna and proceed to Agra ( 60 kms. / 1.5 hrs. ). Later visit Agra Fort & Taj Mahal.
Departure to Allahabad ( 485 kms. / 12 hrs. ).Upon arrival at Allahabad, check into hotel .
Proceed to Triveni Sangam, the confluence point of 3 Holy Rivers – Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati. After Holy dip & pooja, drive to Varanasi ( 120 km. / 3 hrs. ). Enroute visit Sarnath Temple. Upon arrival at Varanasi, transfer to hotel.
Proceed to Varanasi sight seeing : Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Birla Mandir, Holy Dip in Ganges River and visit Shri Kashi Viswanath Temple, Visalakshi Temple, Annapurneswari Temple, Kaala Bhairav Temple.
Departure to Bodhgaya ( 250 kms. / 7 hrs. ), check into hotel. Later visit Lord Buddha Temple & back to hotel.
Proceed to Gaya ( 12 kms. ),see Vishnu Temples, Phalguna River & back to hotel at Bodhgaya . After Lunch , drive to Varanasi ( 250 kms. / 7 hrs. ).Check into hotel.
Departure to Ayodhya ( 200 kms. / 5 hrs. ). See Ram Janma Bhoomi, Sarayu River and later proceed to Lucknow ( 130 kms. / 3 hrs. ).
After breakfast, proceed to Delhi ( 490 km. / 12 hrs.), Arrive Delhi around 22.00 hrs.
