Varanasi & Ayodhya
Lucknow: the City of Nawabs
2 Nights / 3 Days
Lucknow - Bara Imambara - Rumi Darwaza - Residency
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Package ID 0237Pilgrimage
Lucknow, Ayodhya and Varanasi Tour
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Six days from the Nawabi city of Lucknow to Ayodhya and Varanasi, with the Imambaras, Ram Janmabhoomi, the Ganga aarti and Sarnath.
Package pricePrice on requestQuoted for your dates & group
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Quick facts
In short: Lucknow, Ayodhya and Varanasi Tour is a 5-night, 6-day tour that also covers Sarnath. It starts in Lucknow and ends in Varanasi. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0237
- Duration
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Places
- Lucknow, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Sarnath
- Starts
- Lucknow
- Ends
- Varanasi
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- October to March is the best time to visit Varanasi and Ayodhya; summer is very hot, and in the monsoon the Ganga rises over the lower ghats.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0237
- Tour
- Lucknow, Ayodhya and Varanasi Tour
- Duration
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Destination
- Varanasi & Ayodhya
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Temple darshan timings and security rules are set by each temple; mobile phones and bags are not allowed inside Kashi Vishwanath or the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple (lockers are available). Boat rides, entry fees and any puja are paid locally.
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Day 1 — Arrive in Lucknow
Arrive at Lucknow airport or railway station, where our representative meets you. In the afternoon, visit the Bara Imambara with its Bhool Bhulaiya maze, the Rumi Darwaza and the Chota Imambara, and taste Awadhi food in the old Chowk (paid locally). Overnight stay in Lucknow.
Overnight: Lucknow
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Day 2 — Lucknow to Ayodhya
After breakfast, drive from Lucknow to Ayodhya (about 135 km, 3 hours). In the evening, attend the Saryu aarti at Ram Ki Paidi. Overnight stay in Ayodhya.
Overnight: Ayodhya
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Day 3 — Ram Janmabhoomi and Hanuman Garhi
After breakfast, have darshan at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple (mobile phones and bags are not allowed; lockers are available), then visit Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan, Dashrath Mahal and Guptar Ghat on the Saryu. Overnight stay in Ayodhya.
Overnight: Ayodhya
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Day 4 — Ayodhya to Varanasi
After breakfast, drive to Varanasi (about 200 km, 4–5 hours). In the evening, attend the Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Overnight: Varanasi
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Day 5 — Ghats, Kashi Vishwanath and Sarnath
Before sunrise, take a boat along the ghats of the Ganga (paid locally). After breakfast, have darshan at the Kashi Vishwanath temple through the Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor (mobile phones are not allowed inside) and visit the Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple. In the afternoon, drive to Sarnath (about 10 km), where the Buddha gave his first sermon: the Dhamek Stupa and the museum with the Lion Capital of Ashoka (the museum is closed on Fridays). Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Overnight: Varanasi
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Day 6 — Departure from Varanasi
After breakfast, transfer to Varanasi airport or railway station for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Lucknow → Ayodhya → Varanasi
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Lucknow | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 2–3 | Ayodhya | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 4–5 | Varanasi | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Lucknow, Ayodhya and Varanasi Tour?
For this 5-night tour of Lucknow, Ayodhya and Varanasi:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Lucknow, Ayodhya and Varanasi Tour cover?
The route is Lucknow → Ayodhya → Varanasi. Overnight stays: 1 night in Lucknow, 2 nights in Ayodhya and 2 nights in Varanasi.
How long is the Lucknow, Ayodhya and Varanasi Tour, and where does it start and end?
5 nights and 6 days (5 Nights / 6 Days). It starts in Lucknow (Day 1: Arrive in Lucknow) and ends in Varanasi (Day 6: Departure from Varanasi).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Lucknow, Ayodhya and Varanasi Tour?
No. The Lucknow, Ayodhya and Varanasi Tour starts in Lucknow and ends in Varanasi, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Lucknow, Ayodhya and Varanasi Tour?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Lucknow, Ayodhya and Varanasi. This applies to all 5 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Lucknow, Ayodhya and Varanasi Tour?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Lucknow, Ayodhya and Varanasi each morning after an overnight stay, so 5 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 6). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Lucknow, Ayodhya and Varanasi Tour itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 5-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Lucknow, Ayodhya and Varanasi, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Varanasi & Ayodhya trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Varanasi & Ayodhya trip
Best time: October to March is the best time to visit Varanasi and Ayodhya; summer is very hot, and in the monsoon the Ganga rises over the lower ghats.
Tours start at Varanasi or Ayodhya airport or railway station, with transfers and sightseeing as specified on each package. The old lanes near the ghats are reached on foot or by cycle-rickshaw.
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