Varanasi to Gaya Pilgrimage – Mahabodhi Temple, Ganga Aarti & Vishnupad Visit
A spiritually enriching trail across two of India’s most sacred destinations — Varanasi, the city of light and liberation, and Gaya, where both Hindu rituals and Buddhist meditation coexist. This 4-day journey is ideal for seekers, pilgrims, and heritage travellers, blending sacred riverfronts, ancient temples, and meditative spaces into one seamless experience.
🏨 HOTEL OPTIONS
| Destination |
3★ Hotels |
4★ Hotels |
5★ Hotels |
| Varanasi |
Hotel Hindusthan International |
Costa Riviera, Grapevine Hotel |
Taj Ganges, Brij Rama Palace |
| Gaya |
Hotel Siddharth International |
Oaks Bodhgaya, Taj Darbar Bodhgaya |
Mahabodhi Resort, The Royal Residency |
💰 COST PER PERSON (Twin Sharing Basis)
| Hotel Category |
Price (INR) |
| 3★ Hotels |
₹18,900 |
| 4★ Hotels |
₹25,800 |
| 5★ Hotels |
₹38,000 |
Minimum 2 pax. GST extra. Final pricing may vary based on season and hotel availability.
✅ INCLUSIONS:
- 3 nights’ accommodation with breakfast & dinner
- Private AC vehicle with driver for the entire tour
- All sightseeing as per the program
- Sunrise boat ride in Varanasi
- Assistance with temple rituals and Pind Daan coordination
- Bottled water in a vehicle
- Divine India welcome kit
❌ EXCLUSIONS:
- Monument or temple entry fees
- Ritual/Puja charges
- Flight/train fares
- Tips, lunch, and personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in “Inclusions”
Details
A spiritually enriching trail across two of India’s most sacred destinations — Varanasi, the city of light and liberation, and Gaya, where both Hindu rituals and Buddhist meditation coexist. This 4-day journey is ideal for seekers, pilgrims, and heritage travellers, blending sacred riverfronts, ancient temples, and meditative spaces into one seamless experience.
- Morning: Arrive in Varanasi, the oldest living city in the world. Transfer to your hotel and settle in.
- Midday: Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Devi Temple, and walk through the bustling Vishwanath Gali.
- Afternoon: Explore Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Visit Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Sarnath Museum.
- Evening: Witness the mesmerising Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, where fire and devotion dance along the river.
- Overnight: Varanasi.
- Morning: Take a sunrise boat ride on the Ganga, drifting past Manikarnika Ghat, Harishchandra Ghat, and the early-morning rituals of locals and sadhus.
- Midday: Visit Durga Kund Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, and Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple.
- Afternoon: Time for silk shopping in Lahurabir or a heritage walk in the old city.
- Evening: Enjoy a local Banarasi thali dinner or attend a classical music recital (optional).
- Overnight: Varanasi.
- Morning: Early drive to Bodhgaya, the land of Buddha’s enlightenment. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, and nearby Thai, Japanese, and Tibetan monasteries.
- Midday: Proceed to Gaya and visit the revered Vishnupad Temple, associated with Lord Vishnu’s footprint.
- Afternoon: Option to perform Pind Daan or offer prayers by the Phalgu River, a sacred act for honouring ancestors.
- Evening: Quiet time to reflect at your hotel or walk the peaceful lanes of the temple town.
- Overnight: Gaya or Bodhgaya.
- Morning: Optional visit to Dungeshwari Caves, where Buddha meditated before attaining enlightenment.
- Midday: Depart to Gaya Railway Station / Airport or return drive to Varanasi (if flying out from there).
- Tour Ends, but the blessings continue.
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