Varanasi & Ayodhya
Lucknow, Ayodhya and Varanasi Tour
5 Nights / 6 Days
Lucknow - Ayodhya - Varanasi - Sarnath
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Package ID 0238Pilgrimage
Varanasi, Ayodhya and Naimisharanya Yatra
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Seven days through the holy places of Uttar Pradesh: Kashi, Ayodhya, the forest shrines of Naimisharanya, and Lucknow.
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Quick facts
In short: Varanasi, Ayodhya and Naimisharanya Yatra is a 6-night, 7-day tour that also covers Lucknow. It starts in Varanasi and ends in Lucknow. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0238
- Duration
- 6 Nights / 7 Days
- Places
- Varanasi, Ayodhya, Naimisharanya, Lucknow
- Starts
- Varanasi
- Ends
- Lucknow
- 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
- 0238
- Tour
- Varanasi, Ayodhya and Naimisharanya Yatra
- Duration
- 6 Nights / 7 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 Varanasi – Ganga aarti
Arrive at Varanasi airport or railway station, where our representative meets you, and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, walk down to Dashashwamedh Ghat for the Ganga aarti, performed with lamps, bells and conch shells. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Overnight: Varanasi
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Day 2 — Ghats and Kashi Vishwanath
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. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Overnight: Varanasi
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Day 3 — Varanasi to Ayodhya
After breakfast, drive from Varanasi to Ayodhya (about 200 km, 4–5 hours). In the evening, attend the Saryu aarti at Ram Ki Paidi. Overnight stay in Ayodhya.
Overnight: Ayodhya
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Day 4 — 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 5 — Ayodhya to Naimisharanya
After breakfast, drive to Naimisharanya (about 220 km, 5 hours), the forest of the sages where the Puranas are said to have been recited. Visit the Chakra Tirth, the Lalita Devi temple, Vyas Gaddi and the Hanuman Garhi here. Overnight stay at Naimisharanya.
Overnight: Naimisharanya
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Day 6 — Naimisharanya to Lucknow
After breakfast, drive to Lucknow (about 95 km, 2.5 hours) and visit the Bara Imambara and the Rumi Darwaza. Overnight stay in Lucknow.
Overnight: Lucknow
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Day 7 — Departure from Lucknow
After breakfast, transfer to Lucknow airport or railway station for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Varanasi → Ayodhya → Naimisharanya → Lucknow
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 |
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| Nights 1–2 | Varanasi | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 3–4 | Ayodhya | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 5 | Naimisharanya | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 6 | Lucknow | 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 Naimisharanya Yatra?
For this 6-night tour of Varanasi, Ayodhya, Naimisharanya and Lucknow:
- 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 Naimisharanya Yatra cover?
The route is Varanasi → Ayodhya → Naimisharanya → Lucknow. Overnight stays: 2 nights in Varanasi, 2 nights in Ayodhya, 1 night in Naimisharanya and 1 night in Lucknow.
How long is the Varanasi, Ayodhya and Naimisharanya Yatra, and where does it start and end?
6 nights and 7 days (6 Nights / 7 Days). It starts in Varanasi (Day 1: Arrive in Varanasi – Ganga aarti) and ends in Lucknow (Day 7: Departure from Lucknow).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Varanasi, Ayodhya and Naimisharanya Yatra?
No. The Varanasi, Ayodhya and Naimisharanya Yatra starts in Varanasi and ends in Lucknow, 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 Naimisharanya Yatra?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Varanasi, Ayodhya, Naimisharanya and Lucknow. This applies to all 6 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 Naimisharanya Yatra?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Varanasi, Ayodhya, Naimisharanya and Lucknow each morning after an overnight stay, so 6 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 7). 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 Naimisharanya Yatra itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 6-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Varanasi, Ayodhya and Naimisharanya, 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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