Varanasi & Around: 10-Day Spiritual & Cultural Pilgrimage

Embark on a transformative 10-day spiritual and heritage tour starting from Bangalore, covering 2 sacred Jyotirlingas, 3 powerful Shakti Peethas, historic Buddhist landmarks, and cultural heritage sites across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.

Tour Highlights

• 2 Holy Jyotirlingas: Kashi Vishwanath (Varanasi) & Baba Baidyanath (Deoghar).

• 3 Sacred Shakti Peethas: Maa Vishalakshi (Varanasi), Alopi Devi (Prayagraj), & Maa Mangala Gauri (Gaya).

• Spiritual & Heritage Landmarks: Morning Ganga Boat Cruise, Assi Ghat Aarti, Dashashwamedh Ghat Ganga Aarti, Mahabodhi Temple (Bodh Gaya), Sarnath, Nalanda Ruins, and Kalighat Temple (Kolkata).

• Holy Confluence: Ritual bath at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.

Itinerary Breakdown

• Day 1: Bangalore to Varanasi Arrival Arrive in Varanasi (via Air/Train) and check into your hotel. In the evening, witness the famous Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

• Day 2: Varanasi Spiritual & Heritage Tour Early morning darshan at Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Vishalakshi Shakti Peetha. Visit Sankat Mochan Temple and the historical Buddhist site of Sarnath. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

• Day 3: Day Trip to Ayodhya Drive to Ayodhya to visit the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and Hanuman Garhi. Return to Varanasi for an overnight stay.

• Day 4: Varanasi Ghats & Culinary Tour Attend early morning Subah-e-Banaras Aarti at Assi Ghat followed by a holy Ganga dip. Experience a boat cruise past the ancient ghats and enjoy a guided street food tour. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

• Day 5: Day Trip to Prayagraj Travel to Prayagraj for a ritual dip at Triveni Sangam (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, & underground Saraswati). Visit Alopi Devi Shakti Peetha and the Bade Hanuman Temple. Return to Varanasi for an overnight stay.

• Day 6: Gaya & Bodh Gaya Exploration Drive to Gaya to visit Mangala Gauri Shakti Peetha and Vishnupad Temple. Proceed to Bodh Gaya to experience the Mahabodhi Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Overnight stay in Gaya/Bodh Gaya.

• Day 7: Bodh Gaya to Rajgir & Nalanda Explore the ancient Nalanda University Ruins and Xuan Zang Memorial. Visit Rajgir (Gridhakuta Hill and Venu Van). Overnight stay in Gaya/Bodh Gaya.

• Day 8: Transfer to Deoghar Drive to Deoghar (Jharkhand). Check into your hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Deoghar.

• Day 9: Baidyanath Dham Darshan Offer prayers and perform Jala Abhishek at Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga. Explore surrounding spiritual sites. Overnight stay in Deoghar.

• Day 10: Deoghar to Kolkata & Departure Travel to Kolkata to visit the Kalighat Temple. Transfer to Howrah Railway Station or Kolkata Airport for your onward journey back to Bangalore.

Package Inclusions & Exclusions

• Inclusions: Dedicated transport starting from Bangalore onward, hotel accommodations, specified spiritual/historical sightseeing, tolls, parking, and driver allowances.

• Exclusions: Daily meals and breakfasts, personal expenses, monument entry fees, and local tour guide fees.