Day 01 : Gaya
On arrival at Gaya,check into the hotel.After freshening up proceed to visit the Vishnupada temple.Later a tour of Bodhgaya.Return to the hotel.

Gaya is a sacred pilgrim centre for the Hindus.Hindus after ablution make offerings at the Vishnupada temple for salvation of their dead parents and forefathers.

Vishnupada Temple in Gaya is one of the greatest Vaishnavaite Temples and is the most sacred site of offerings for the ancestors. Vishnu’s footprint stamped on a rock called Dharmasila is the object of worship here. The footprint lies in a silver trough. The temple was reconstructed in 1787 by Queen Ahilya of Indore.

Bodhgaya is where Lord Buddha attained salvation and became the enlightened one. The Mahabodhi comples is a World Heritage site.

Overnight stay at Gaya or Bodhgaya

Day 02 : Gaya – Varanasi
Morning departure to Varanasi and on arrival check into the hotel. Rest of the day is free or an option to go by cycle rickshaw to the ghats to see the evening aarthi.

Varanasi is known by three name i.e Kashi (the city of light),Benaras and now as Varanasi.It is the oldest living city in the world and is situated on the west bank of the Ganges River. In ancient times, it was a great centre of knowledge and learning. Amid thousands of temples,the Kashi Vishwanath temple is supreme along with the river Ganges.For the devout Hindu the city has a special place besides being a pilgrimage centre, it is considered especially auspicious to die here, ensuring an instant route to heaven.

The Ganges river which runs through Varanasi, is worshiped by Hindus and is personified as the goddess. Hindu belief holds that bathing in the river results in the forgiveness of sins and helps attain salvation. People travel from distant places to immerse the ashes of their family / kin in the waters of the Ganga; this immersion also is believed to send the departed soul to heaven. The ancient scriptures mention that the water of Ganges carries the blessings of Lord Vishnu's feet; hence Mother Ganges is also known as Vishnupadi, which means "Emanating from the Lotus feet of Supreme Lord Sri Vishnu".

For more than 6 kms,”Ghats” line the west bank of the Ganges at Varanasi. Lined with temples,they reverberate with endless chants of Hindu religious prayers. People throng these Ghats to offer their morning prayers to the rising sun.

The evening ‘Ganga aarthi’ on the banks of the river Ganges with lighted lamps is a mesmerizing sight.

Overnight stay at Varanasi

Day 03 : Varanasi
Early morning proceed for a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the sunrise and the cremation ghats to witness the living tradition of one of the world's oldest religions.

Later, a half day sightseeing of Varanasi, a visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple,Sarnath,Benaras Hindu University and other temples.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one the 12 jyothirlings temples. It is also known as the Golden Temple. More than the Ghats and even the Ganga, the Shivalinga installed in the temple remains the devotional focus of Varanasi. Varanasi is said to be the point at which the first jyotirlinga, the fiery pillar of light by which Shiva manifested his supremacy over other gods, broke through the earth’s crust and flared towards the heavens. Sarnath is located 13 kms from Varanasi and is the place where Buddha gave his first sermon. Benaras Hindu University is the oldest university in north India and was established by Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya

Overnight stay at Varanasi

Day 04 : Varanasi – Allahabad ( Prayag ) - Varanasi
Morning depart to Allahabad for a full day excursion. After the visit to the Sangam return to Varanasi.

Allahabad or Prayag located at the confluence ( Sangam ) of three rivers – the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati. A dip in the Sangam is a coveted experience of a devout Hindu. The famous Kumbh mela is held here every twelve years.

Overnight stay at Varanasi

Day 05 : Varanasi
Drop to the airport/railway station.