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Ayodhya and Varanasi Temple Tour: 3 Day Package
This 3-day tour covers Ayodhya on Day 1, the old Ayodhya temples and the drive to Varanasi (about 200 km, 4 to 5 hours) with the Ganga Aarti on Day 2, and the Kashi temples on Day 3.
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights (Ayodhya and Varanasi)
- Distance
- about 350 km one way, Lucknow to Varanasi via Ayodhya
- Best time
- October to March
- Note
- this is a one-way tour; return transfers are quoted separately
Your temple journey
A journey, thoughtfully arranged.
Explore each day of the proposed route below and discuss the arrangements that suit your group.
Temple hours and travel conditions can change. Confirm the route, accessibility, services and prices when planning your journey.
Your journey at a glance
The route, day by day.
- 01Day 1: Lucknow to Ayodhya
- 02Day 2: Ayodhya to Varanasi
- 03Day 3: Varanasi
Your journey
The itinerary
Explore the route before you speak to us.
Day 1: Lucknow to Ayodhya
- 01
Pick-up from Lucknow and drive to Ayodhya (about 3 hours)
- 02
Hanuman Garhi (about 1 hour)
- 03
Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir darshan (2 to 3 hours)
- 04
Kanak Bhawan (about 45 minutes)
- 05
Saryu aarti at Ram Ki Paidi and overnight stay in Ayodhya
Day 2: Ayodhya to Varanasi
- 01
Nageshwarnath Temple and Guptar Ghat (about 1 hour 30 minutes)
- 02
Drive to Varanasi (about 4 to 5 hours)
- 03
Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat (about 1 hour 30 minutes)
- 04
Overnight stay in Varanasi
Day 3: Varanasi
- 01
Kal Bhairav Temple (about 45 minutes)
- 02
Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Corridor (about 2 hours 30 minutes)
- 03
Annapurna Devi Temple (about 30 minutes)
- 04
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple (about 1 hour)
- 05
Drop-off at Varanasi station or airport
Planning your visit
A little more to know.
Distances, durations, temple access, registration and seasonal conditions can change. Please confirm details before travel.
Pricing and inclusions
The vehicle, hotels, tickets and other arrangements are subject to confirmation and a final quote.
What the package may include
Details to confirm.
These proposed terms are pending verification and will be confirmed in your quote.
Inclusions
- Private AC vehicle for the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
- Driver speaking the local language and Hindi or English, with darshan guidance
Exclusions
- Tirumala special-entry tickets and Andhra Pradesh entry tax, where applicable
- Extra kilometres and hours beyond the package
- Hotel stays, arranged on request and quoted separately
- Meals and drinks
- Temple entry, special darshan, abhishekam and pooja charges
- Donations, camera fees and personal expenses
Good to know
- Confirm temple timings, dress codes, phone rules and registration before travel.
- Festival days, weekends and full moon days may be crowded.
- Some temples, including Tirumala, Guruvayur and Padmanabhaswamy, have dress codes.
Before you go
Questions, answered.
Can this tour run in reverse, from Varanasi to Lucknow?
Yes. We can start in Varanasi and end in Ayodhya or Lucknow.
Can we add Prayagraj?
Yes, as an extra day. Prayagraj is about 120 km from Varanasi.
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