Varanasi · Ayodhya · 4 nights / 5 days · pilgrimage
Varanasi–Ayodhya 4N Spiritual Circuit
The Ganga Aarti from a private boat, Kashi Vishwanath's corridor, Sarnath's stillness — then the new Ayodhya: Ram Mandir darshan and Saryu's evening lamps. India's spiritual axis in one unhurried circuit.
Highlights
- Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh from a reserved boat
- Kashi Vishwanath corridor darshan with assistance
- Sunrise boat ride past the ghats
- Sarnath — where the Buddha first taught
- Ram Mandir darshan & Saryu Aarti in Ayodhya
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Varanasi arrival
Check in near the ghats, evening Ganga Aarti watched from a private boat — the sound of a thousand bells across the water.
Day 2 — Kashi at dawn
Sunrise boat past the waking ghats, Kashi Vishwanath corridor darshan, and the old city's lanes with a guide who knows the shortcuts and the stories.
Day 3 — Sarnath & to Ayodhya
Morning at Sarnath's stupa and museum, then the road to Ayodhya (~4 hours). Evening Saryu Aarti at Ram ki Paidi.
Day 4 — Ayodhya darshan
Ram Mandir darshan with timing guidance, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan, and the ghats at golden hour.
Day 5 — Departure
Drop at Ayodhya Dham/Lucknow airport or Varanasi as your flights prefer.
Included
- 4 nights (2N Varanasi, 2N Ayodhya) with breakfast
- Private AC vehicle for the full circuit including intercity transfer
- Reserved boat for evening Aarti + sunrise boat ride
- Local guide in Varanasi (day 2)
- Darshan assistance and timing guidance at both temple complexes
Not included
- Flights/trains to Varanasi and from Ayodhya/Lucknow
- Lunches and dinners
- VIP/sugam darshan tickets where applicable (paid at counters)
- Personal offerings and donations
- Anything not listed in inclusions
Best time to go: October to March is ideal; Dev Deepawali (Kartik Purnima) is Varanasi's most magical, most crowded night — book months ahead.
Things to carry
- · Modest, comfortable clothing; footwear that slips off easily
- · Small cloth bag for temple queues (phones/leather restricted at some shrines — lockers available)
- · Government photo ID
- · Early-morning layer in winter
Cancellation policy
30+ days before departure: full refund minus ₹2,500 per person processing fee.
15–29 days: 50% of the package cost is retained.
7–14 days: 75% is retained.
Under 7 days or no-show: non-refundable.
Hotel and airline penalties during peak or festival dates may be higher and are advised at booking. Wherever we can recover more on your behalf, we pass it back.
More questions, answered
Can elderly parents manage this circuit?
Yes — it's built for families. Boats board with assistance, the vehicle stays close, and darshan routes are planned for minimal standing. Tell us mobility needs at booking and we adjust.
How does Ram Mandir darshan work?
General darshan is free with queues that move well; timings shift with season and festival calendars. We brief you on the current system for your dates rather than promise a fixed slot no agent controls.