DETAILED ITINERARY:
- Arrival in Delhi: Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to Mathura hotel. Check-in and freshen up.
Sightseeing in Mathura:
- Visit the Banke Bihari Temple, one of the most famous temples in Vrindavan.
- Explore the ISKCON Temple and Prem Mandir to witness the grandeur and beauty of these modern-day marvels.
- Visit the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, the exact spot where Lord Krishna is believed to have been born.
- Explore the Dwarkadhish Temple and take a stroll through the bustling local markets
- Overnight Stay: Mathura.
- Morning Drive to Agra: After breakfast, head towards Agra.
Sightseeing in Agra:
- Taj Mahal: Visit the iconic monument of love and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
- Agra Fort: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this majestic fort served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors.
- Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj): Another exquisite Mughal monument.
- Transfer to Lucknow & Hotel Check-in.
- Overnight Stay: Lucknow.
- Visit the Bara Imambara, known for its unique architectural style and the central hall without any beams.
- Explore the Chota Imambara, another stunning historical site in Lucknow.
- Visit Rumi Darwaza, the iconic gateway of Lucknow.
- Afternoon: Enjoy the famous Awadhi cuisine for lunch.
- Visit the British Residency, a historical site associated with the 1857 uprising.
- Evening Drive to Ayodhya
- Overnight Hotel – Ayodhya
- Visit the Ram Mandir, Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and explore the Hanuman Garhi Temple.
- Visit the Kanak Bhawan Temple, dedicated to Lord Rama and Sita.
- Afternoon: Explore Saryu Ghat and enjoy the peaceful environment by the river.
- Evening Drive to Varanasi
- Overnight Hotel – Varanasi
Day 5 :
Varanasi Sightseeing
- Morning: Take an early morning boat ride on the Ganges River to witness the rituals and life on the ghats.
- Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the most revered Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Explore the narrow lanes of Varanasi, visiting temples like Durga Temple and Tulsi Manas Mandir.
- Explore the Gyanvapi Mosque and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus.
- Afternoon: Visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.
- Explore the Dhamek Stupa and Sarnath Museum.
- Evening: Attend the famous Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Overnight Hotel - Varanasi
Day 6 :
Departure
- Morning at Leisure: Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a leisurely morning or visit any remaining sites.
- Transfer to the Airport/Railway Station: Depart for your onward journey.