Varanasi Ayodhya Tour Package
Two of India's Most Sacred Cities — One Unforgettable Journey
Kashi Vishwanath · Ganga Aarti · Sunrise Boat · Ram Mandir · Saryu Aarti
Route Overview
Varanasi
City of Shiva
~200 km · 4 hrs by cab
Ayodhya
City of Ram
Varanasi Ayodhya Tour Itinerary
3 days covering both sacred cities with a perfectly paced schedule.
Day 1 — Varanasi: Arrival & Evening
Check-in · Ghats · Kashi Vishwanath · Ganga Aarti
Arrival in Varanasi
Cab pickup from Varanasi Airport or Railway Station. Transfer to hotel. Freshen up and get ready for the city.
Ghat Walking Tour
Guided walk along the famous ghats — Assi, Tulsi, Kedar, Harishchandra, and more. Get your first glimpse of life on the Ganges.
Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga
Visit the sacred Kashi Vishwanath temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, in the newly expanded Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.
Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Witness the magnificent Ganga Aarti ceremony with fire, music, and devotion. Option to watch from a private boat.
Day 2 — Sunrise in Varanasi · Drive to Ayodhya
Sunrise Boat · Sarnath · Varanasi → Ayodhya
Sunrise Boat Ride on the Ganges
The most magical Varanasi experience — a 2-hour sunrise boat ride watching the golden light wash over the ghats and morning rituals begin.
Sarnath (Optional)
Quick visit to Sarnath (12 km) — where Buddha gave his first sermon. The Dhamek Stupa and Sarnath Museum are must-visits.
Banarasi Breakfast
Famous kachori-sabji, lassi, and banarasi chai before the road journey.
Drive Varanasi → Ayodhya
4-hour comfortable cab ride to Ayodhya (~200 km). En route rest stops arranged.
Ayodhya Arrival & Hanuman Garhi
Check-in to Ayodhya hotel. Evening visit to Hanuman Garhi — the fortress temple of Lord Hanuman.
Saryu Aarti
Witness the Saryu River Aarti on the banks of the holy Saryu — a serene evening ceremony.
Day 3 — Ram Mandir Darshan & Departure
Ram Mandir · Kanak Bhavan · Ram Ki Paidi · Departure
Ram Mandir Darshan
Early morning darshan at the newly built Ram Mandir — one of the grandest temples in India. Book via official portal to skip queues.
Kanak Bhavan Temple
Visit Kanak Bhavan, a beautiful temple dedicated to Sita and Ram, known for its stunning gold-adorned idols.
Ram Ki Paidi — Saryu River Ghats
Walk the Saryu ghats (Ram Ki Paidi), the main ghat complex of Ayodhya for morning prayers and baths.
Departure from Ayodhya
Cab drop to Ayodhya Railway Station or drive back to Varanasi Airport / Railway Station as per your travel plan.
Package Options
Same itinerary, choose your comfort level.
Budget
- ✓ 2 nights hotel (3-star)
- ✓ Shared cab transfers
- ✓ Shared sunrise boat ride
- ✓ Ganga Aarti (ghat side)
- ✓ Group guide in Varanasi
- ✓ Varanasi to Ayodhya shared cab
Standard
- ✓ 2 nights hotel (4-star)
- ✓ Private cab (Innova Crysta)
- ✓ Private sunrise boat ride
- ✓ Ganga Aarti (boat view)
- ✓ Personal guide both cities
- ✓ Ram Mandir queue-skip assist
Premium
- ✓ 2 nights hotel (5-star)
- ✓ Private Innova + dedicated driver
- ✓ Private luxury boat
- ✓ Ganga Aarti VIP boat
- ✓ Expert guide + photographer
- ✓ Priority Ram Mandir darshan
* Prices per person for 2 adults. Contact us for solo, group & family pricing.
Top Attractions in Varanasi & Ayodhya
🕌 Varanasi Highlights
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
One of 12 Jyotirlingas, newly renovated with grand Vishwanath Corridor
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Most sacred ghat where the grand Ganga Aarti takes place daily
Sunrise Boat Ride
Magical 2-hour experience watching Varanasi wake up from the river
Manikarnika Ghat
The eternal cremation ghat — a profound symbol of moksha
Sarnath
Where Buddha gave his first sermon — 12 km from Varanasi city
🛕 Ayodhya Highlights
Ram Mandir
Grand new temple on the birthplace of Lord Ram — a once-in-a-lifetime darshan
Hanuman Garhi
Fortress temple of Hanuman on a 76-step hilltop — stunning views of Ayodhya
Kanak Bhavan
Exquisite temple with gold-adorned Sita-Ram idols, believed to be a gift from Sita
Saryu Aarti
Evening aarti on the sacred Saryu river — serene and deeply moving
Ram Ki Paidi
Main ghat complex on Saryu river for morning prayers and ritual baths
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