Varanasi & Ayodhya · From Delhi
Ayodhya and Varanasi from Delhi
6 Nights / 7 Days
Delhi - Ayodhya - Varanasi - Sarnath
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Package ID 0542Pilgrimage
Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Six days on the Ganga and the Saryu: Varanasi's ghats and Kashi Vishwanath, Sarnath, the Ram Janmabhoomi temple at Ayodhya, and Gorakhpur.
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Quick facts
In short: Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur is a 5-night, 6-day tour that also covers Sarnath. It starts in Varanasi and ends in Gorakhpur. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0542
- Duration
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Places
- Varanasi, Sarnath, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur
- Starts
- Varanasi
- Ends
- Gorakhpur
- 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
- 0542
- Tour
- Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur
- 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.
Temples set their own darshan timings; boats on the Ganga and Saryu, and entry fees, are paid locally. Festival days are very crowded.
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Day 1 — Arrive in Varanasi
Our representative meets you at Varanasi airport or station. Evening Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, watched from a boat on the river (paid locally). Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Overnight: Varanasi
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Day 2 — Kashi Vishwanath and Sarnath
A sunrise boat along the ghats, darshan at the Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga, then Sarnath (about 10 km), where the Buddha gave his first sermon, with the Dhamek stupa and the museum of the Ashokan lion capital (closed Fridays). Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Overnight: Varanasi
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Day 3 — Varanasi to Ayodhya
Drive to Ayodhya (about 210 km). Evening Saryu aarti at the Ram ki Paidi ghats. Overnight stay in Ayodhya.
Overnight: Ayodhya
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Day 4 — Ram Janmabhoomi and Hanumangarhi
Darshan at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple (security checks; phones are deposited), then Hanumangarhi, the Kanak Bhawan of Sita and the Dashrath Mahal; the Guptar Ghat in the evening. Overnight stay in Ayodhya.
Overnight: Ayodhya
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Day 5 — Ayodhya to Gorakhpur
Drive to Gorakhpur (about 135 km) for the Gorakhnath temple of the Nath yogis and the Gita Press, publisher of Hindu scriptures, with its Leela Chitra Mandir. Evening at the Ramgarh Tal lake. Overnight stay in Gorakhpur.
Overnight: Gorakhpur
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Day 6 — Departure from Gorakhpur
After breakfast and an early darshan at the Gorakhnath temple, the transfer to Gorakhpur airport or station. The tour ends here.
Route: Varanasi → Ayodhya → Gorakhpur
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nights 1–2 | Varanasi | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 3–4 | Ayodhya | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 5 | Gorakhpur | 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 Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur?
For this 5-night tour of Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur:
- 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 Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur cover?
The route is Varanasi → Ayodhya → Gorakhpur. Overnight stays: 2 nights in Varanasi, 2 nights in Ayodhya and 1 night in Gorakhpur.
How long is the Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur, and where does it start and end?
5 nights and 6 days (5 Nights / 6 Days). It starts in Varanasi (Day 1: Arrive in Varanasi) and ends in Gorakhpur (Day 6: Departure from Gorakhpur).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur?
No. The Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur starts in Varanasi and ends in Gorakhpur, 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 Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur. 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 Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur 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 Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 5-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur, 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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