Day-wise plan
Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.
1Day 1 - Trip begins at Bodh Gaya - Arrive Patna, drive to Bodh Gaya via Gaya
- Arrival at Patna airport and meeting with the tour team.
- Stop at Gaya to see the Vishnupad Temple, linked with the footprints of Lord Vishnu.
- Continue to Bodh Gaya and visit the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO listed site marking the spot of the Buddha's enlightenment.
- Overnight in Bodh Gaya.
2Day 2 - Bodh Gaya sightseeing
- See the Great Buddha Statue and the Thai Monastery.
- Visit the Bodhi Tree, the sacred tree associated with the Buddha's meditation.
- Visit Sujata Kuti, tied to the story of the kheer offered to Siddhartha.
- Overnight in Bodh Gaya.
3Day 3 - Bodh Gaya to Varanasi
- Road journey to Varanasi, one of the world's oldest continuously lived-in cities.
- On arrival, visit Swarved Mahamandir, a very large meditation complex.
- Overnight in Varanasi.
4Day 4 - Varanasi temples, boat ride and Ganga Aarti
- Visit Kaal Bhairav Temple, one of the city's oldest Shiva shrines.
- Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas; a priority darshan is arranged but a queue still applies and it can be withdrawn during VIP movements or ceremonies.
- Drive through Banaras Hindu University and visit Birla Mandir.
- Boat ride at Dashashwamedh Ghat followed by the evening Ganga Aarti, weather permitting.
- Overnight in Varanasi.
5Day 5 - Sunrise at Assi Ghat and a day at Sarnath
- Early morning visit to Assi Ghat for sunrise.
- Drive to Sarnath, where the Buddha delivered his first sermon.
- See the Dhamek Stupa and the Sarnath Archaeological Museum, home to the four-headed lion capital.
- Visit Sarai Mohana, the weaving village known for handwoven Banarasi silk.
- Overnight in Varanasi.
6Day 6 - Varanasi to Prayagraj
- Drive to Prayagraj at the meeting of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati.
- Visit Anand Bhavan, the Nehru family home.
- Visit the Lete Hanuman Temple with its large reclining idol.
- Boat ride at Triveni Sangam.
- Overnight in Prayagraj.
7Day 7 - Prayagraj to Ayodhya
- Drive to Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram.
- Free time to settle in and take in the atmosphere of the town.
- Evening fountain and light show at Surya Kund, subject to it running.
- Overnight in Ayodhya.
8Day 8 - Ayodhya temple day
- Darshan at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir.
- Visit Hanuman Garhi, a 10th century Hanuman temple.
- Visit Dashrath Mahal, the residence associated with King Dashrath.
- Visit Kanak Bhavan, said to have been gifted to Devi Sita after her wedding, and Sita Rasoi.
- Overnight in Ayodhya.
9Day 9 - Ayodhya to Lucknow
- Drive to Lucknow, the city of the Nawabs.
- See Rumi Darwaza and the Clock Tower, the tallest in India.
- Visit Chota Imambara and Bada Imambara with its famous maze.
- Visit the British Residency ruins from 1857 and Ambedkar Park.
- Overnight in Lucknow.
10Day 10 - Trip ends at Lucknow - Departure from Lucknow
- Breakfast, then transfer to Lucknow airport as per your flight.
- Guests travelling on their own arrangements make their own way once the group programme ends.
- Tour ends.
About this plan
From the Bodhi tree to the Saryu, ten days across two states. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.
Private car and driverHandpicked staysLong drives planned around you24x7 WhatsApp desk
What's in, what's not
No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.
Included in 10D / 9N
- on-ground team with the group from the day one meeting point to the final drop-off
- Road travel in air conditioned or non air conditioned cars, tempo travellers, mini buses or coaches depending on group size
- Hotel stay on twin, triple or single sharing basis
- All meals as per the itinerary: breakfast, lunch and dinner on a set menu
- Entry fees and permits for the sightseeing places entered from inside
- Local guide services wherever required
- Tips for guides, drivers, hotels and restaurants
- One litre of drinking water per person per day
Not included
- GST of 5 percent, payable over and above the tour price
- Air tickets and airport transfers on the land only rate; return economy airfare ex Mumbai applies only to the with-flights rate
- Travel insurance on the land only rate
- Any rise in airfare, airport tax, fuel surcharge or newly introduced government taxes
- Any upgrade of airline class, vehicle, hotel or room category
- Hotel nights before or after the tour
- Extra costs from unavoidable changes such as airline reschedules, route changes or date changes
- Personal spends such as porterage, laundry, phone calls, shopping, alcohol, extra bottled water and food outside the set group menu
- Costs arising from illness, accident, hospitalisation or personal emergency
- Any optional activity or service outside the group programme
- Anything not listed under what the tour price includes
Sightseeing on this plan
01Mahabodhi Temple02Great Buddha Statue03Kashi Vishwanath Temple04Triveni Sangam05Ram Janmabhoomi TempleBada Imambara
