The Rama Temple Tour-India

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive in Delhi (No Meals)

On arrival at Delhi airport meet and greet by our representative and will be transferred to hotel.

Delhi: is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Having been the capital of several empires in ancient India, Delhi was a major city in the old trade routes from northwest India to the Gangetic Plains. As the seat of the Government of India, New Delhi houses important offices of the federal government, including the Parliament of India.

Over Night at the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing

Breakfast at the hotel.

After Breakfast, A morning departure to Old Delhi will start your full-day sightseeing. You will first visit the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Go through the Chandni Chowk on a Rick Shaw for observation of local like. Drive past Red Fort and then proceed to visit RAJ GHAT.

In the afternoon, Lunch at a local Restaurant.

After Lunch, drive along the city landmarks including India Gate, President's House, Parliament House & Government Secretariat Buildings. Today's last stop will be the Laxmi Narayan Temple housing the idols of the goddess Lakshmi.

Dinner and overnight at a hotel.

Day 03: Delhi – Agra (205 Kms (Approx.)/05 Hrs – Drive) (B/L/D)

Post Breakfast 0800 Hrs: Check out from the hotel and drive to AGRA, enroute to visit Mathura and Vrindavan.

Lunch will be served in Vrindavan at a local Hotel/Restaurant.

After the visit, proceed to Agra.

Upon arrival in Agra check in at the hotel.

Dinner and overnight at a hotel.

Day 04: Agra – Lucknow (330 km, 5 Hrs. one way)

Early morning visit TAJ Mahal.

Return to hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and visit Red Fort.

(Friday TAJ MAHAL remains closed)

The Taj Mahal, the monument of love and affection, is everything that has been said about it and more. Taking 22 years and 20,000 men to build, the white marble was quarried 200 miles away and was transported to the site by a fleet of 1000 elephants

Return to hotel for Lunch.

Agra Fort - the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations

Agra is known for its fabulous marble handicrafts and soft stone inlaywork. The Mughals were great patrons of Arts and Crafts. Evening free for shopping cum leisure activities.

The visit is followed by the Marble art factory cum showroom for shopping some Marble artifices, as Agra is famous for such products.

After Lunch proceed to Lucknow.

Lucknow: is a place famous for city tours, visiting landmarks such as Bada Imamabad, Chota Imamabad, Rumi Darwaza, Hazratganj Market, Dr. Ambedkar Park, and Husain Abad Clock Tower. In the evening, you're free to explore the SEWA Chikankari market.

Upon arrival at Lucknow, check in at the hotel.

Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 05: Lucknow – Ayodhya (140 km, 3-4 Hrs. one way)

After breakfast, proceed to visit AYODHYA.

This ancient city is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama and the setting of the epic Ramayana. Ayodhya was the capital of the ancient Kosala Kingdom and holds immense importance for Hindus.

It is one of the seven holiest cities of India. This small, quiet town attracts pilgrims from all over the country. Hindu pilgrims visiting Ayodhya during festivals and important religious functions consider a holy dip in the sacred Saryu River very auspicious.

Upon arrival check in at the hotel.

Lunch will be served in the hotel of you are staying. After Lunch, proceed to visit Temple.

You will visit Ram Janma Bhoomi. Also visit Hanuman Temple, Seetha Temple, and other places.

Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 06: Ayodhya -Paryagraj (Allahabad) (180 km, 4 Hrs. one way)

After an early breakfast, you'll check out and head to Allahabad.

Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Lunch will be served in the hotel of your stay.

This city holds historical and religious significance, situated at the Sangam (confluence) of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Sarasvati rivers. You'll have the opportunity to take a holy dip in Sangam, visit Bada Hanuman Mandir, see the Akshayvat Tree, and explore Anand Bhawan, the birthplace of India's first Prime Minister, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. You'll spend the night in Allahabad.

Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 07: Paryagraj – Varanasi (130 km, 3 Hrs. one way)

After breakfast, you'll check out and head to Allahabad.

Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Lunch will be served in the hotel of your stay.

After Lunch, visit Varanasi, Silk Market as Varanasi is famous for Silk Sarees, Boat ride and then participate in the famous River Ganges prayer.

In the evening witness the Aarti ceremony at river Ganges – an experience of life. The GANGA Aarti is a spectacular sight. Hundreds throng to the Ghats to participate in this ceremony. Offerings of lamps and flowers are made to the river immediately following this ceremony and it is a moving sight to watch hundreds of miniature lamps float along the river.

Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 08: VARANASI (Sightseeing)

Early in the morning, you'll embark on a temple darshan.

You would be taking a boat cruise on the river Ganges around all the ghats and stopping at the important ones. The riverfront, as seen from a boat, early in the morning, is a spiritually uplifting sight, you de-board the boat at Manikarnika Ghats and walk down towards the narrow lanes experiencing the daily lifestyle of people and visit Golden Temple (Kashi Vishwanath temple), the Bharat Mata temple, BHU, Monkey temple.

Return to hotel to have breakfast visiting Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna Mandir, and Kala Bhairov Mandir. Following this, you'll explore Sankat Mochan Mandir, Durga Mandir, Tulsi Manas Mandir, and Benaras Hindu University (BHU).

After a hearty breakfast, you'll proceed to Sarnath, where Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon to five followers. Your Sarnath visit will include the Sarnath Museum, showcasing our National Emblem excavated from Sarnath, ancient ruins, and the Mahabodhi society Temple.

The evening is free for your leisure. You'll spend the night in Varanasi.

Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 09: VARANASI -Delhi (Flight)

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast, time free for shopping.

1200 Hrs: Check out and proceed for Lunch. After Lunch proceed to the Airport to connect flight to Delhi and then further connection to an overseas destination.

TOUR ENDS