Day: 1
o Check – in by 12 noon at your stay and have scrumptuous brunch.
o We would start our journey with the blessings of Kaal Bhairav, followed with Shri Gopal Mandir & other incredible architectural sights.
o Then stop for a hot cup of chai and makkhan toast.
o Now, you will enter the Vishwanath Gali after taking blessing of Lord Ganesh at Dandapani Temple, and Gulp in paan while exploring tiny shops in the vibrant and colorful market breathing in the narrow lanes of Kashi.
o Head towards, Vishalakshi Temple and descend towards Lalita Ghat for Nepali Mandir.
o Afterwards, attend Ganga Aarti at Dashaswamedh Ghat at around 6:15 PM.
o From 6:30 – 7:30 PM sink in the river of spirituality by watching Ganga Aarti at Dashaswamedh Ghat.
o Now, for a relaxing vibe you will visit a cute rooftop ganga view Café and enjoy authentic pizzas and cold coffee.
o After cafe, it’s time to explore another iconic gali of Kashi and head towards a local restaurant at Godowlia for a delicious dinner and call the day off.
Day: 2
o The soul of benaras can be seen when locals begins there morning. And to closely watch the lives of locals you will start your day with divine morning Ganga Aarti at 5:30 AM of Subah-e-Benaras.
o Then board on motor boat from Assi Ghat to Panchganga Ghat.
o Head towards Bindu Madhav Temple & Alamgir Mosque before having your morning tea and mathri at our special teashop.
o Nestled beautifully in the lanes of Banaras you will explore all major temples of Kashi Khand and have kachori jalebi at our another special shop.
o Now, you will head towards Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple for VIP Darshan and then seek blessings at Maa Annapurna Devi before having lunch at the Bhandara of Annapurna Kshetra Trust.
o After lunch, you will meet the weavers of Banarasi Saree in their colony and understand the dying handicraft of Varanasi.
o Finally, we would reach our stay for relaxation and spend the evening the way we want at our own pace and call the day off.
Day: 3
o Start your day with scrumptious breakfast at your stay itself and head towards Ramnagar Fort at around 9:30 AM.
o Visit the historic Fort of Varanasi on the other side of river Ganga and find the royal and timeless museum of Kashi Naresh.
o Now, you will visit the Buddhist Pilgrimage at Sarnath and know about the life and teachings of Gautam Buddha.
o You will halt for the authentic lunch of Banaras and enjoy the delicious Baati Chokha.
o After lunch, you will head back to our stay for rest before kickstarting evening adventure.
o Start your evening with Sankat Mochan Temple, Durga Mandir, Manas Mandir & Gauri Kedareshwar.
o Head towards a local restaurant and then call the day off.
Day: 4
o Wake up at 7 AM and have breakfast at your stay before packing up.
o Now, leave for your train/bus for Ayodhya and farewell to Varanasi and all the beautiful memories created in last three days.
o Check-In your ashram stay in Ayodhya and have lunch at stay itself.
o You will start exploring ancient temples like Kanak Bhawan, Raj Dwar and Dashrath Bhawan and then head towards Ram Lalla darshan.
o Saryu River aarti at Saryu Ghat and the seek blessings at Nageshwarnath Mandir and Kaale Ram Mandir.
o While returning you will watch the light show at Ram ki Paidi.
o Now, you will visit Ram Path and enjoy local market and culture before having dinner.
o Post dinner, we will visit Surya Stambh and Lata Mangeshkar Chowk and spend generous time strolling by the beautiful roads and trees lit with bamboo lights.
o At around 11 PM, you will return back to our ashram and call the day off.
Day: 5
o Wake Up at 4 AM for darshan at Hanuman Garhi, and then visit Mani Parbat, Valmiki Bhavan, Choti Chawni to embrace the gigantic architecture and sanyasi culture of Ayodhya.
o After all the darshan, it’s time to get back to our ashram for rest and have brunch before bidding farewell to your spiritual trip of Varanasi-Ayodhya.
