Varanasi & Ayodhya
Varanasi and Sarnath Tour
3 Nights / 4 Days
Varanasi - Sarnath - Ramnagar
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Package ID 0235Pilgrimage
Varanasi and Bodhgaya Tour
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Five days from the ghats of Varanasi and Sarnath to Bodhgaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment, with the Vishnupad temple at Gaya.
Package pricePrice on requestQuoted for your dates & group
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Quick facts
In short: Varanasi and Bodhgaya Tour is a 4-night, 5-day tour that also covers Sarnath. It starts in Varanasi and ends in Gaya. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0235
- Duration
- 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Places
- Varanasi, Sarnath, Bodhgaya, Gaya
- Starts
- Varanasi
- Ends
- Gaya
- 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
- 0235
- Tour
- Varanasi and Bodhgaya Tour
- Duration
- 4 Nights / 5 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, 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 3 — Varanasi to Bodhgaya
After breakfast, drive to Bodhgaya (about 250 km, 6 hours). In the evening, visit the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Bodhi tree where the Buddha attained enlightenment. Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
Overnight: Bodhgaya
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Day 4 — Bodhgaya and Gaya
After breakfast, visit the 80-ft Great Buddha Statue, the Thai, Japanese and Bhutanese monasteries, and Sujata village. In the afternoon, drive to the Vishnupad temple in Gaya, where pind daan rites are performed (arranged locally on request). Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
Overnight: Bodhgaya
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Day 5 — Departure from Gaya
After breakfast, transfer to Gaya airport or railway station for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Varanasi → Bodhgaya
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 | Bodhgaya | 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 and Bodhgaya Tour?
For this 4-night tour of Varanasi and Bodhgaya:
- 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 and Bodhgaya Tour cover?
The route is Varanasi → Bodhgaya. Overnight stays: 2 nights in Varanasi and 2 nights in Bodhgaya.
How long is the Varanasi and Bodhgaya Tour, and where does it start and end?
4 nights and 5 days (4 Nights / 5 Days). It starts in Varanasi (Day 1: Arrive in Varanasi – Ganga aarti) and ends in Gaya (Day 5: Departure from Gaya).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Varanasi and Bodhgaya Tour?
No. The Varanasi and Bodhgaya Tour starts in Varanasi and ends in Gaya, 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 and Bodhgaya Tour?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Varanasi and Bodhgaya. This applies to all 4 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 and Bodhgaya Tour?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Varanasi and Bodhgaya each morning after an overnight stay, so 4 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 5). 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 and Bodhgaya Tour itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 4-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Varanasi and Bodhgaya, 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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