UttarPradesh 10 Days Tour (DSI-159)

Arrival at Lucknow airport, transfer to pre-booked hotel.

Later move for city tour of Lucknow (Bada Imambada, Chota Imambada, Rumi Darwaza, Hazratganj Market, Dr. Ambedkar park,  Husainabad Clock tower). Evening is free to visit market of SEWA chikankari place.

Overnight at hotel.

After early breakfast proceed  to Naimisaranya.

Naimisharanya (Neemsar) is a land steeped with Hindu  mythology linking it to Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Sati and Lord Shiva. The place is unique owing  to the belief that it is the land where the pantheon of 33 Hindu God & Goddesses reside. It also believed to be  the first most sacred of all pilgrim centres for Hindus. It is said that if one performs penance for 12 years on  this land, one moves to Brahmaloka. The place is located on the banks of River Gomti in Sitapur district at a  distance of 94 Km from Lucknow.

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast checkout from hotel and transfer to Ayodhaya

Ayodhya, also known as Saketa, is an ancient city of India, believed to be the birthplace of Rama and setting of the epic Ramayana. It is adjacent to Faizabad city in the central region of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Ayodhya used to be the capital of the ancient Kosala Kingdom. Owing to the belief as the birthplace of Rama, Ayodhya (Awadh) has been regarded as one of the seven most important pilgrimage sites (Saptapuri) for Hindus. It is believed that the birth spot of Rama).

Places of Interest:- Ram Janam Bhoomi; Kanak Bhawan; Hanuman Garhi; Raj Darbar; Karsevak Sthal.

Overnight at hotel.

After early breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Prayagraj.

(The city's original name – Prayag, or "place of offerings" - comes from its position at the Sangam (confluence) of the Ganga, Yamuna and Sarasvati rivers. It is the second-oldest city in India, and plays a central role in Hindu scriptures. Allahabad was originally called Kaushambi (now a separate district) by the Kuru rulers of Hastinapur, who developed it as their capital. Since then, Allahabad has been a political, cultural and administrative centre of the Doab region. Mughal emperor Akbar renamed it Ilahabad, which the British changed to Allahabad. In 1833 it became the seat of the Ceded and Conquered Provinces region before its capital was moved to Agra in 1835.

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast day trip to Chitrakoot

Chitrakoot, "the hills of many wonders" is indeed a gift of nature and the gods. Located in the Banda district of modern Uttar Pradesh(U.P), on the banks of river Paisuni(Mandikini), Chitrakoot is a tranquil retreat on the northern spur of the Vindhyas. Just 6 km south of Karvi and 72 km south east of Banda district on the road to Allahabad, Chitrakoot Dham is one of the most ancient holy pilgrim places of India. Legends have it that it was the abode of Lord Rama, his wife Sita and brother Lakshman for eleven years of their fourteen years of exile. This is also the place,where they came in contact with sage Atri and sati Anasuya.This abode of the gods is credited to have seen the incarnations of Brahma,Vishnu and Mahesh. Chitrakoot ,sacred with the touch of Lord's feet,was where Goswami Tulsidas, the creator of the epic "Shri Ramcharitmanas" spent many years of his life.

Places of Interest:- Kamad Giri, Sphatik Shila, Hanuman Dhara, Ram Ghat, Janki Kund.

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Varanasi.

Check later in evening transfer to Ganges for Boating & evening Ganga Aarti on famous Dashashwamedh Ghat (Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River. It is located close to Vishwanath temple and is probably the most spectacular ghat. Two Hindu legends are associated with it. According to one, Lord Brahma created it to welcome Lord Shiva. According to another legend, lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses during Dasa - Ashwamedha yajna performed here). Overnight at hotel.

Early morning Temple darshan (Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna Mandir, Kala Bhairov Mandir) followed with Sankat Mochan Mandir, Durga Mandir, Tulsi Manas Mandir & Benaras Hindu University (BHU). After breakfast move for Sarnath (Sarnath is the place where Gautam Buddha after attain enlightenment delivers his first sermon to 5 followers).

Sightseeing of Sarnath including Sarnath Museum (Our National Emblem excavated from Sarnath is on Display built by Samrat Ashoka), Ancient ruins, Mahabodhi society Temple.

Over night at hotel.

After breakfast checkout from hotel and transfer to Bodhgaya.

It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have obtained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree).

Places of Interest: Mahabodhi Temple, Buddhist Temples, Vishnu Pad Temple, Sita Kund.

Over night at hotel.

Early morning visit Vishnupad Temple, Akshayavat.

Afternoon checkout from hotel and transfer to Varanasi.

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, checkout from hotel and drop at Varanasi airport for onward/return journey.