Lucknow-Naimisaranay-Ayodhya-Prayagraj-Varanasi-Bodhgaya-Varanasi Tour Ex Lucknow - 9 D / 8 N

Arrival at Lucknow airport/railway station, transfer to pre-booked hotel, later move for city tour of Lucknow (Bada Imambada, Chota Imambada, Rumi Darwaza, Hazratganj Market, Dr. Ambedkar Park, Husainabad Clock tower). Evening is free to visit market of SEWA chikankari place.

After early breakfast day trip to Naimisaranya (Neemsar) is a land steeped with Hindu mythology linking it to Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Sati and Lord Shiva. The place is unique owing to the belief that it is the land where the pantheon of 33 Hindu God & Goddesses reside. It also believed to be the first most sacred of all pilgrim centres for Hindus. The place is located on the banks of River Gomti in Sitapur district at a distance of 94 Km from Lucknow. This place finds mention as a dense forest in several ancient scriptures, including the Mahabharata. Evening return to Lucknow.

After breakfast checkout from hotel and transfer to Ayodhaya (Ayodhya, also known as Saketa, is an ancient city of India, believed to be the birthplace of Rama and setting of the epic Ramayana. It is adjacent to Faizabad city in the central region of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Ayodhya used to be the capital of the ancient Kosala Kingdom. Owing to the belief as the birthplace of Rama, Ayodhya (Awadh) has been regarded as one of the seven most important pilgrimage sites (Saptapuri) for Hindus. It is believed that the birth spot of Rama). Check in to hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Ayodhya Places of Interest: Ram Janam Bhoomi, Kanak Bhawan, Hanuman Garhi, Raj Darbar and Karsevak Sthal.

After early breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Prayagraj. (The city's original name - Prayag, or "place of offerings" - comes from its position at the Sangam (confluence) of the Ganga, Yamuna and Sarasvati rivers. It is the second-oldest city in India, and plays a central role in Hindu scriptures. Allahabad was originally called Kaushambi (now a separate district) by the Kuru rulers of Hastinapur, who developed it as their capital. Mughal emperor Akbar renamed it Ilahabad, which the British changed to Allahabad. In 1833 it became the seat of the Ceded and Conquered Provinces region before its capital was moved to Agra in 1835. Allahabad became the capital of the North-Western Provinces in 1858, and was the capital of India for a day. The city was the capital of the United Provinces from 1902 to 1920 and remained at the forefront of national importance during the struggle for Indian independence. Places of interest HOLY DIP IN SANGAM, Bada Hanuman Mandir, Akshayvat Tree (Akshayavat ("the indestructible banyan tree") is a sacred fig tree mentioned in the Hindu mythology. According to a legend, once the sage Markandeya asked Lord Narayana to show him a specimen of the divine power. Narayana flooded the entire world for a moment, during which only the Akshayavat could be seen above the water level.) & Anand Bhawan (Birthplace of first Prime Minister of Independent India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru).

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Varanasi. Check later in evening transfer to Ganges for Boating & evening Ganga Aarti on famous Dashashwamedh Ghat (Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River. It is located close to Vishwanath temple and is probably the most spectacular ghat. Two Hindu legends are associated with it. According to one, Lord Brahma created it to welcome Lord Shiva. According to another legend, Lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses during Dasa - Ashwamedha yajna performed here).

Early morning Temple darshan (Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna Mandir and Kala Bhairov Mandir) followed with Sankat Mochan Mandir, Durga Mandir, Tulsi Manas Mandir & Benaras Hindu University (BHU). After breakfast move for Sarnath (Sarnath is the place where Gautam Buddha after attain enlightenment delivers his first sermon to 5 followers). Sightseeing of Sarnath including Sarnath Museum (Our National Emblem excavated from Sarnath is on Display built by Samrat Ashoka), Ancient ruins, Mahabodhi society Temple. Evening is free.

After breakfast checkout from hotel and transfer to Bodhgaya (It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have obtained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree). On reaching before check in visit Mahabodhi Temple. Return hotel check in and rest of the day at leisure. Places of Interest: Mahabodhi Temple, Buddhist Temples, Vishnu Pad Temple and Sita Kund.

Afrter breakfast visit Vishnupad Temple for Pind DAAN, Akshayavat. Afternoon checkout from hotel and transfer to Varanasi.

After breakfast, checkout from hotel and drop at Varanasi airport / Railway Station for onward journey.