Pilgrimage Tours
Kashi Ayodhya Prayag Tour
The Kashi Ayodhya Prayag Tour is a 7-day pilgrimage through the most sacred cities of the Ganges heartland. Centred on Varanasi (Kashi) with its ghats and the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, it takes in the Ram Janmabhoomi at Ayodhya, the holy river confluence of Prayagraj (Allahabad) and the forest shrines of Chitrakoot, with an optional side trip to the Buddhist site of Bodhgaya. It is a compact, deeply spiritual circuit that we run privately, with darshan, aartis and holy bathing at each stop.
Tour overview
For Hindu pilgrims this is one of the most meaningful journeys in India. Kashi, Ayodhya and Prayag are three of the country's holiest cities: Varanasi is Lord Shiva's own city on the Ganges, Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Ram, and Prayagraj holds the Triveni Sangam, the sacred meeting of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. Chitrakoot, associated with Ram's forest exile, completes the circuit with its quiet temples and river ghats.
The tour typically begins with your arrival into Varanasi from Delhi by a short flight or train, and is built around Varanasi as the base. We start with the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and a dawn boat ride past the ghats, then travel out to Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Chitrakoot, returning for your departure from Varanasi. An optional day trip to Gaya and Bodhgaya can be added for those who also wish to visit the seat of the Buddha's enlightenment; adding it extends the tour by one day.
As with every Era journey this itinerary is fully private and tailor-made. We arrange neat, clean hotels at each stop, a car sized to your group, and knowledgeable drivers and local assistance so you can focus entirely on darshan and prayer. The pace, temples and any additional rituals can all be adjusted to your wishes.
Ganga Aarti and a dawn boat ride
Witness the fire-and-lamp Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat by evening and glide past the ghats at sunrise the next morning — the twin rituals at the soul of Kashi.
Darshan at Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya
Visit Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi and Kanak Bhawan in the city celebrated as the birthplace of Lord Ram.
Holy bath at Triveni Sangam
Take a boat to the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati at Prayagraj for a sacred dip and puja at one of Hinduism's most revered spots.
Optional Bodhgaya pilgrimage
Add a day trip to Gaya for Pind Daan at the Vishnupad Temple and to Bodhgaya for the Mahabodhi Temple and Bodhi tree.
Day-by-day itinerary
7 daysYou arrive into Varanasi from Delhi by a short flight or by train, and are met and transferred to your hotel. In the evening you attend the spectacular Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, where priests offer lamps and incense to the river, and visit the Durga Kund Temple. Dinner and overnight in Varanasi.
- Ganga Aarti
- — The nightly lamp-and-fire ritual to the Ganges at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
- Durga Kund Temple
- — A revered temple beside its sacred tank in the old city.
Before dawn you take a boat ride on the Ganges to watch the sun rise over the ghats — a mystical and moving experience — passing Manikarnika Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat and Assi Ghat. Later you visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple along with the Annapurna and Kaal Bhairav temples, and after breakfast the campus of Banaras Hindu University. An excursion to nearby Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon at the Deer Park, takes in the Dhamekh and Chaukhandi stupas and the museum. Dinner and overnight in Varanasi.
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- — The golden-spired Shiva temple at the heart of Kashi.
- Manikarnika Ghat
- — The great riverside cremation ground of Varanasi.
- Sarnath
- — Deer Park where the Buddha preached his first sermon, with the Dhamekh Stupa.
This is an optional day (it adds a day to the tour). If you choose it, you drive early to Gaya to perform Pind Daan rituals at the Vishnupad Temple and take Mangala Gauri darshan, then continue to Bodhgaya to visit the Mahabodhi Temple, the sacred Bodhi tree, the Great Buddha Statue and several international monasteries before an overnight stay in Bodhgaya and a return drive to Varanasi the following day. If you prefer, skip this excursion and instead enjoy an extended, relaxed stay in Varanasi to explore its temples and lanes more closely.
- Vishnupad Temple, Gaya
- — Temple where Hindus perform Pind Daan for their ancestors.
- Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya
- — UNESCO-listed temple beside the Bodhi tree of the Buddha's enlightenment.
After breakfast you transfer to Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram on the banks of the Saryu river. On arrival and after check-in you have darshan at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi and visit Kanak Bhawan, Hanuman Garhi, the Tulsi Smarak and the Saryu river ghats. Dinner and overnight in Ayodhya.
- Shri Ram Janmabhoomi
- — The revered birthplace shrine of Lord Ram.
- Hanuman Garhi
- — Hilltop temple to Hanuman, guardian of Ayodhya.
- Saryu river
- — The sacred river of Ayodhya, lined with bathing ghats.
After breakfast you check out and drive to Prayagraj. Here you visit the Triveni Sangam, the meeting point of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati, where you can take a holy bath and perform puja in the shallow waters. You also see the Allahabad Fort and Patalpuri Temple, the Bade Hanuman Ji and Alopshankari temples, and the historic Anand Bhawan. Overnight in Prayagraj.
- Triveni Sangam
- — Sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers.
- Anand Bhawan
- — The ancestral Nehru family mansion, now a museum.
After breakfast you make a full-day trip to Chitrakoot, the forest region where Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman are believed to have spent much of their exile. You visit the Kamadgiri Temple, the Sati Anusuiya ashram, Gupt Godavari, Ram Ghat, Sphatik Shila and Hanuman Dhara before returning to Prayagraj. Overnight in Prayagraj.
- Kamadgiri
- — The sacred forested hill circumambulated by pilgrims at Chitrakoot.
- Ram Ghat
- — Riverside ghat on the Mandakini associated with Ram's exile.
After an early breakfast you transfer to Varanasi railway station or airport for your onward journey home. Tour ends.
This itinerary is a suggested flow and is fully customisable — hotels, pace and sightseeing are tailored to you. Ask us to adjust it →
Places on this tour
What's included
- Accommodation on twin-sharing basis in neat, clean hotels at each stop
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private vehicle sized to your group with an experienced driver throughout
- All sightseeing transfers as per the itinerary
- Local assistance for darshan and temple visits
- All applicable taxes on the services quoted
Not included
- Temple entry, special darshan, aarti and puja/ritual charges
- Lunches and any meals not specified
- Airfare or train fare to and from Varanasi, and any airfare
- Boat rides where charged locally, and camera fees
- Tips, gratuities, donations and personal expenses
- The optional Gaya–Bodhgaya excursion and its extra night
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Ideal for: Hindu pilgrims and families seeking a Kashi–Ayodhya–Prayag yatra at a comfortable, private pace.
FAQ
Kashi Ayodhya Prayag Tour — your questions answered
It covers Varanasi (Kashi), Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Chitrakoot, with an optional side trip to Gaya and Bodhgaya. Varanasi is the base, and from there you travel to Ayodhya for Ram Janmabhoomi, to Prayagraj for the Triveni Sangam, and to Chitrakoot for its forest temples.
Seven days is enough for the core circuit of Varanasi, Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Chitrakoot. If you add the optional Gaya and Bodhgaya excursion, allow one extra day, since it involves an overnight stay in Bodhgaya and a return drive to Varanasi.
Yes, the tour includes a visit to the Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj where you can take a holy dip and perform puja. This is the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati, and a boat can take you out to the meeting point of the rivers for your bath and ablutions.
Most travellers reach Varanasi from Delhi by a short flight or by train, and the tour begins on arrival at Varanasi airport or railway station. We meet you there and handle all onward transfers; we are happy to help arrange your Delhi–Varanasi flight or train as part of the enquiry.
October to March is the best time, when the weather across the Ganges plain is cool and pleasant for temple visits and boat rides. Summer from April to June is very hot, and the monsoon from July to September can raise river levels, so the winter months are the most comfortable for this yatra.
