Golden Spiritual Tour of India

Day 1: Arrival at Delhi – Agra (235 km)

Upon your arrival at Delhi international airport, pick up from the airport and drive to Agra, while arriving in Agra our representative will meet at hotel check-in at the hotel. Fresh- up to take some rest and then visit Mehtab Bagh and then back to the hotel, have dinner, overnight at hotel.

🏚️ Hotel Option: ROYAL RESIDENCY or Similar. (4-Star & 5-Star hotel is available on request.)

Day 2: Agra sightseeing (B)

Today morning you will proceed to see a sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal. Its pure white marble shimmers silver in the moonlight, glows softly pink at dawn, and the close of day reflects the fiery tints of the setting sun. then back to the hotel have breakfast After that you will explore other attractions of the city including Agra Fort, marble factories, and many more. In the evening, you can explore the local markets of Agra & buy some wonderful Souvenirs for your family & friends. Later enjoy dinner and overnight at the hotel.

🏚️ Hotel Option: ROYAL RESIDENCY or Similar.

Day 3: Agra – Mathura -Agra (60 km) (B)

Early Morning drive to Mathura city tour of Mathura visiting Dwarikadhish temple and Vishramgaht also visit Vrindavan (District Mathura) – situated at a distance of 9.6 km. from Mathura. There are about 4, 000 temples, ghats, and serovars in Vrindavan. Govind Dev temple is a treat, built by Raja Man Sing of Jaipur in 1500 AD. In front of this is the grand temple of Rangnath built of white stone in the Dravidian style. Other famous temples are Behariji temple, Radhavallabh temple, Radharaman temple, Gopinath temple, ShahjiTemple, AshtaSakhi temple, etc. After a day excursion to Mathura back to Agra have dinner, overnight at hotel.

🏚️ Hotel Option: ROYAL RESIDENCY or Similar.

Day 4: Agra – Lucknow (335 km) (B)

After early breakfast leave for Lucknow. Arrive by afternoon and check into the hotel. P.M. Local sightseeing of Lucknow visitsBara Imambara and ChhotaImambara. Both are imposing monuments with great historical significance. Explore the city and the attractions it holds, Lucknow is an interesting place with great things to offer. The structures in the city showcase the fine blend of the Indo-Islamic and colonial eras. Visit some sites like –Dilkusha Garden, Shah Najaf, Ram Krishna Math, Moti Mahal, La Martiniere, ChattraManzil,  By Afternoon proceed to Ayodhaya. Arrive and check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

🏚️ Hotel Option: COMFORT HOTEL VISTA or Similar. 

Day 5: Lucknow – Naimisharnaya – Ayodhaya (140 km) (B)

Today after having breakfast leave to Ayodhayaen-route visiting Naimisharnaya.
Naimisharanya -It was at this place that for establishing Dharma on the earth, the Gods requested Maharshi Dadhichi to give his bones for preparing a weapon to kill the Demon Vrittrasur. Naimisharnaya was a center of spiritual development. It was the place of penance of 88, 000 sages or Rishis. There are 30, 000 pilgrim centers here. It is said that a person performing penance here is sure to get ‘Siddhi’ (Divine Power). There are many places of pilgrimage (Tirth) in the vicinity. Explore and then proceed to Ayodhaya. Arrive in the evening and check in to the hotel. Take a rest to have dinner  Overnight at the hotel.

🏚️ Hotel Option: KOHINOOR PALACE (Only 3-Star is available in Ayodhya)

Day 6: Ayodhya – Allahabad (165 km) (B)

After having breakfast Explore Ayodhaya.  AYODHYA – six miles from Faizabad station Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Rama. The most sacred place of Hindu pilgrimage is at the banks of the river Sarayu. the place where Lord Rama was born is an important spot. There was a beautiful temple. Now a disputed site as Mughal King Babar destroyed this temple in 1520 A.D.  and built a mosque on the site. After sightseeing straight drive to Allahabad, Arrive and check-in at the hotel, have dinner, overnight at the hotel.

🏚️ Hotel Option: RAVISHA CONTINENTAL or Similar. 

Day 7: Allahabad Sightseeing (B)

Allahabad is among the largest cities in Uttar Pradesh. Allahabad stands at the confluence of two of India’s holiest rivers, the Ganga and the Yamuna. Visit Sangam, as the confluence is called, is the venue of many sacred fairs and rituals, and attracts thousands of pilgrims throughout the year. This number swells to millions during the world-famous Kumbh Mela.
It is the focal point of three different rivers Yamuna, Ganga, and Saraswati (mythological), and is revered to be one of the holiest places in India for Hindus. You can easily identify and spot the two different rivers since the Yamuna is brownish and Ganga is greenish while the presence of the Saraswati River can be only felt underwater.
Shankar Viman Mandapam – Located in the banks of the Triveni Sangam, it is the only Temple in the city which is built in south Indian style. The architecture of the temple reflects the Dravidian style and has four stories showcasing the shrines of different gods and goddesses on each floor.
Lalita Devi Mandir – This famous and prominent temple is considered one of the Shakti Peeth temples in India. It is revered to be important because it is believed that Bhagwati Lalita Devi appeared in this very place after Sita’s fingers had fallen on the riverbank of Yamuna.
After sightseeing back to the hotel, take a rest have dinner, and overnight at the hotel.

🏚️ Hotel Option: RAVISHA CONTINENTAL or Similar. 

Day 8: Allahabad – Varanasi (125 km) (B)

After breakfast proceeds to Varanasi. Arrive by afternoon and check into the hotel.
P.M. visit Sarnath approximately 10km (6.2ml) from Varanasi City. Lord Buddha chose Sarnath to deliver his first sermon, in a Deer Park, after his enlightenment. It makes Sarnath one of the most venerated Buddhist places. Besides Buddhism, Sarnath is also connected with Jainism. Sarnath is one of the 4 most sacred places for Buddhists where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon to his five disciples after enlightenment in Bodhgaya. The main attractions in Sarnath are the Deer Park, the Chaukhandi Stupa, the place where Lord Buddha first met his 5 disciples, Dhammek Stupa (Dhamekha Stupa), the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Mulagandhakuti Vihara, the place where Lord Buddha had spent his first rainy season. You can see the Ashoka Pillar (Ashokan Lion Pillar),  It is kept in the Archeological Museum which also treasures the most beautiful statues of Buddha.
In the evening, experience the Hindu ritual “Aarti”. Aarti refers to the songs sung in praise of the deity, Every evening in Varanasi, aarti is performed at the Dashashwamedhghat. We can reach the Ghatthrough intricate labyrinths and watch it by the Ghat or from the waterfront sitting in a boat. It is beautiful to watch the precise choreography involving rituals performed by several priests. Return to hotel and overnight in Varanasi.

🏚️ Hotel Option: GANGES GRAND or Similar. 

Day 9: Varanasi Sightseeing (B)

Early morning we can go for a boat ride at river Ganges, view activities in the city revolve around the holy river. Today Early morning boat cruising on the heart of the river Ganges, to see the beautiful view of locals worships at Ghats.
Varanasi is the main spiritual place for all Hindu pilgrims which is surrounded by many religious temples like Durga Temple, Viswanath temple&Tulsi Manas temple.
Afternoon at leisure / Shopping. Overnight at the hotel.

🏚️ Hotel Option: GANGES GRAND or Similar. 

Day 10: Varanasi – Delhi (B)

Today after breakfast Proceed with an expert you will visit the weaver colony of Madanpura and, a wholesale sari market. Here you will observe the enormous influence local culture and religion has had on the life and work of the craftsmen here in Varanasi. You will also meet toy makers along the way too! This is a fantastic excursion for anyone with a specific interest in art, design, and textiles. (Also note textile and silk visits can be merged with sightseeing on day 9 and day 10, if you buy or want to stitch something, We will merge sightseeing and visit textile areas conveniently. Later drop at the airport to board the flight to Delhi and from Delhi to your onward destination.