Exotic Uttar Pradesh (06N/07D)

Upon arrival, meet and greet at Varanasi Airport/Railway Station and transfer to the Bodhgaya.
Bodh Gaya is famous for the Mahabodhi Temple. It was here, under the Bodhi tree, that Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment.
It is now one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a lot of foreign countries, including Japan and China,have helped the Indian government build facilities for the Buddhist pilgrims. Throughout the year, pilgrims from India and abroad come to pay their respects in monasteries, temples, and remnants of the Bodhi Tree.
Upon Arrival, Check-in at hotel. Overnight Stay at Bodhgaya Hotel.

In Morning, Have Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, Check-out & Proceed for the Bodhgaya Sightseeing:-
Mahabodhi Temple: The Mahabodhi Temple serves as the main and most important attraction in
Bodh Gaya. It was built in the 7th century, surrounding the Bodhi Tree that Buddha sat under while he attained enlightenment.

Great Buddha Statue: This statue of Lord Buddha is the tallest in India and was installed by the
XIV Dalai Lama in 1989. It is a meditating Buddha resting on a giant lotus, constructed using
intricately carved sandstone and red granite.

Bodhi Tree: The Bodhi Tree is the tree that Lord Buddha meditated under before he could attain
enlightenment. The original Bodhi tree may have been destroyed by many kings, but its direct
descendants flourish even today, standing tall at 80 feet.

Sujata Kuti: Sujata Kuti is a stupa built in the honor of a tribal woman named Sujata, who saved
Gautam Buddha’s life by offering him rice pudding after he had starved himself for years in the
process of attaining Nirvana and renounced every luxury he had, including food. Sujata Kuti is thus considered religiously important in Buddhist culture.
After sightseeing, proceed to Varanasi.
Varanasi, or Banaras (also known as Kashi, is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s
prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed. The Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals.
Upon Arrival, Check-in at hotel. Overnight Stay Varanasi hotel.

Early morning boat ride tour will give you the real view of holy Varanasi, where you will see the morning rituals, special features of the various Ghats that you will pass along the way and a burning ghat where the dead are cremated. (Boat Ride at Own Cost)

Early Morning, Have Breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast, proceed for the Ayodhya Sightseeing.

Ramjanma Bhoomi: Ramjanma Bhoomi is believed to have been the birthplace of the Hindu deity, Lord Ram. According to the Indian epic Ramayan, Ram, Lord Vishnu’s seventh manifestation, is said to have grown up along Ayodhya’s river Sarayu. It is a highly revered site for Hindu devotees.

Hanuman Garhi: Located in Sai Nagar, Hanuman Garhi is a 10th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Hanuman. It is one of the most important temples in Ayodhya, as it is customary to visit Hanuman Garhi before visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. It is believed that Lord Hanuman lived at the temple site, guarding Ayodhya.

Kanak Bhawan: The Kanak Bhawan is established towards the north-eastern corner of the Ram
Janmabhoomi in Tulsi Nagar. Constructed in 1891, this temple is also known as Sone-ka-Ghar. It is a holy site dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Rama and his wife, Goddess Sita.

Sita Ki Rasoi: Sita Ki Rasoi is believed to be an ancient kitchen used by the goddess Sita herself. Built quite close to the Ram Janmabhoomi, this sacred site is now a temple housing some exhibit vessels.
After Sightseeing, proceed for the Prayagraj.
Upon arrival, Check-in at hotel. Overnight Stay at Prayagraj Hotel.

Early Morning, Have Breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast, proceed for the Chitrakoot Day Trip.
Chitrakoot, a small town situated in the north Vindhya range, is located over the districts of Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh and Satna in Madhya Pradesh. It holds great importance according to Hindu mythology and the epic Ramayana. Legends have it that Chitrakoot was the place where Lord Rama, his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana stayed for eleven and half of their fourteen years of exile making it a revered site among pilgrims.

Upon Arrival, Proceed for the Chitrakoot Sightseeing:-

Ram Ghat: Ram Ghat is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chitrakoot. The serene ghat lining the Mandakini River is where Lord Ram, Sita, and Lakshman appeared in front of the famous poet Tulsidas, who used to sit on the riverside and write Ram Charit Manas.

Bharat Milap Temple: Bharat Milap Temple is thought to be the location of the meeting of four
brothers during Lord Rama’s exile. Bharat Milaap Temple is an important temple in Chitrakoot.

Janki Kund: Janki Kund is situated along the banks of the Mandakini River, and it is believed that this is where goddess Sita used to bathe during the period of exile.

Kamadgiri – a forested hill with multiple Hindu temples on all sides that is considered the heart
of Chitrakoot. The name is derived from Kamadnath Ji, another name for Lord Rama, and it meant “fulfiller of all wishes.”
After Sightseeing, proceed for the Prayagraj. Overnight Stay at Prayagraj hotel.