Varanasi also known as Banaras orKashi is a city on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh,India. A major religious hub in India, it is the holiest of the seven sacredcities (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism and Jainism, and played an important role inthe development of Buddhism and Ravidassias, Allahabad lies close to TriveniSangam, the “three-river confluence” of the Ganges, Yamuna and Sarasvatirivers. It plays a central role in Hindu scriptures. The city finds itsearliest reference as one of the world’s oldest known cities in Hindu mythologicaltexts and has been venerated as the holy city of Prayagraj in the ancient Vedas.The city is identified by some with the legendary city of Ayodhya, and as such,as being the birthplace of Lord Rama and setting of the epic Ramayana. Theaccuracy of this identification is central to the Ayodhya dispute: modernscholars variously believe that the present-day Ayodhya is same as thelegendary Ayodhya, or that the legendary city is a mythical place that came tobe identified with the present-day Ayodhya only during the Gupta period aroundthe 4th–5th century. The name “Nepal” is first recorded in texts from the Vedicperiod of the Indian subcontinent, the era in ancient India when Hinduism wasfounded and the predominant religion of the country. In the middle of the firstmillennium BCE, Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born in Lumbini insouthern Nepal. The centrally located Kathmandu Valley is intertwined with theculture of Indo-Aryans, and was the seat of the prosperous newer confederacyknown as Nepal Mandala.
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Varanasi also known as Banaras orKashi is a city on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh,India. A major religious hub in India, it is the holiest of the seven sacredcities (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism and Jainism, and played an important role inthe development of Buddhism and Ravidassias, Allahabad lies close to TriveniSangam, the “three-river confluence” of the Ganges, Yamuna and Sarasvatirivers. It plays a central role in Hindu scriptures. The city finds itsearliest reference as one of the world’s oldest known cities in Hindu mythologicaltexts and has been venerated as the holy city of Prayagraj in the ancient Vedas.The city is identified by some with the legendary city of Ayodhya, and as such,as being the birthplace of Lord Rama and setting of the epic Ramayana. Theaccuracy of this identification is central to the Ayodhya dispute: modernscholars variously believe that the present-day Ayodhya is same as thelegendary Ayodhya, or that the legendary city is a mythical place that came tobe identified with the present-day Ayodhya only during the Gupta period aroundthe 4th–5th century. The name “Nepal” is first recorded in texts from the Vedicperiod of the Indian subcontinent, the era in ancient India when Hinduism wasfounded and the predominant religion of the country. In the middle of the firstmillennium BCE, Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born in Lumbini insouthern Nepal. The centrally located Kathmandu Valley is intertwined with theculture of Indo-Aryans, and was the seat of the prosperous newer confederacy known as Nepal Mandala.
Arrival at Varanasi Airport/Railway Station, check-into Hotel Afternoon Covering City Temple Tour New Kashi Vishwanath Temple (BHU) also known as Birla Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Durga Temple and Tulsi Manas Mandir. In the evening experience the Ganga Aarti, it refers to the songs sung to praise the deity by offering the lamps. Hindus in India worship the river Ganges as goddess.Every evening in Varanasi, Aarti is performed at Dashashwamedh Ghat. We canwatch it from the Ghat or from the waterside in a boat. It is a beautiful, resonant,and majestic spectacle with a very precise choreography involving rituals performed by several priests with the sound of bells, drums, cymbals, and Sanskrit mantras & boating (at Own Cost) on the River Ganga. Overnight Stay in Varanasi.
Early morning at 06:00 AM visit Old Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Temple and Vishalakshi Temple & Kal Bhairav Temple then back to hotel & take breakfast, after that Visit Ramnagar Fort & Sarnath –the city of Lord Buddha where he came to preach his first Sermon after he achieved Enlightenment at Bodhgaya, It contains the most impressive remains, as well as a Modern Temple; visit the Mulagandha kuti Vihara (Main Temple), Archeological Museum, Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamekh Stupa, Dharmarajika Stupa and various Monasteries & Shopping in Varanasi Silk Market .Overnight Stay in Varanasi.
After Breakfast check out from Hotel & drive to Prayagraj en route visit Vindhyachal Temple & Sitamarhi Temple after reachcheck in to Hotel & overnight Stay in Prayagraj.
In the Morning after breakfast drive to Chitrakoot,it is known as “Teerth of Teerth”. It is considered to be one of the holiestcities in India. Chitrakoot are having spiritual sites mostly. On reachingChitrakoot visit, Ram Ghat, on the banks of the Mandakini River. With this,temples are a sight to definitely visit. Sati Anusuya Ashram is a popularreligious place of interest. For visiting natural beauty, visit DharkundiAshram. Janaki Kund believed to be the bathing place of Sita on the MandakiniRiver has clear blue water. Sphatik Shila is another prominent touristattractions as they are believed to be the places where Lord Ram and his wife,Sita stayed. There is a cavern known as Gupt Godavari where the Godavari Riverflows over rocks set deep inside the cave and the river disappears insideanother cave. Bharat Milap, Hanuman Dhara etc. After sightseeing return to Prayagraj& Overnight Stay in Prayagraj.
After Breakfast check out form Hotel & visitTriveni Sangam (Prayag) for a Holy dips, Allahabad Fort, Patalpuri HanumanTemple, Anand Bhawan, Alopi Devi Temple & drive to Naimisharanya, after reach check into Hotel & Overnight Stay in Naimisharanya.
After Breakfast check out from Hotel visit ChakraTheerth, Suth Gaddi, Lalitha Devi, Hanuman Gaddi and Pandav Kila, Vyas Gaddi,Swayambhu Manu and Sathroopa, Dadheechi Kund. After that drive to Ayodhya afterreach check in to Hotel & Overnight Stay in Ayodhya.
After Breakfast check out from Hotel & visit toSaryu River, Hanuman Garhi, Ram Janam Bhumi, Kanak Bhawan, Treta Ke Thakur andthen drive to Lumbini after reach check in to Hotel & Overnight Stay inLumbini.
After breakfast visit thebirthplace of Lord Buddha and a place of holy pilgrimage. Then we go walkingthrough the Sacred Lumbini Garden. This remarkable place is the Buddha’sbirthplace and converges on the Ashoka pillar. Here we will visit the Maya DeviTemple with its bas-relief sculpture. Then drive to Chitwan after reach checkin to Hotel & Evening Cultural Tour (To Visit Tharu Village), RiversideSunset view, Tharu stick dance (at your own cost) back to Hotel .Overnight stayat Chitwan.
After Early Morning breakfastdrive to enjoy Canoeing Ride and Elephant Breeding Centre Visit Elephant safarigetting on the back of an elephant, you will go on a Jungle safari. Then, youwill see the elephants bathe with their trunks full of water. When you arriveat the elephant breeding center, you will have the chance to witness the lovebetween the baby and the mother elephant. Inside the park, you have theopportunity to see animals such as the one-horned rhino, the Bengal tigers, thegalleries etc. then drive to Pokhara upon arrival at Pokhara we transfer you tothe hotel, check-in to Hotel & Overnight Stay at Pokhara.
Early in the morning, youwill head to Sarangkot to enjoy a spectacular sunrise over the Annapurna range.You will arrive in Sarangkot after about half an hour by car to enjoy a closeup the panoramic view of the mountain peaks of the Annapurna mountain range.When the sun rises and pours its rays into the mountains, they lookoverwhelming. Half day Pokhara City tour including Seti Gandaki River, Davi’sfall, Mahindra Cave and Barahi temple with boating at Phewa Lake. Aftercompleting sightseeing back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Pokhara.
After Breakfast go to visitSeti Beni which place world’s oldest Shalimar (Lord Vishnu) evening return backto Pokhara. Overnight Stay in Pokhara.
After Breakfast Checkout fromHotel & Drive towards Kathmandu On the way you have an option of doingriver rafting or visit the Manakamna Temple “Goddess of Fulfilling Wishes” TheManakamna Temple situated in the Gorkha district of Nepal is the sacred placeof the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. The name Manakamnaoriginates from two words, “mana” meaning heart and “kamana” meaning wish whereyou are taken by a cable ride of 9 mins. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
After breakfast, you begin atour of Kathmandu’s most historical and spiritual attractions. You will get aprivate vehicle you will visit including World Heritage sites like below The Hindu Sacred Temple of Pashupatinath,Kathmandu Durbar Square , Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa(Buddha Nath)& Jal Narayana Temple (Budhanilkantha) After visiting these places, back to the hotel Overnight Stay inKathmandu.
Morning visit Nagarkot to seethe Sun Rise then back to Hotel & take Breakfast check out from Hotel &drive to Janakpur after reach check in to Hotel & Visit Janki Mandir, JanakMahal & other sightseeing & Overnight Stay in Janakpur.
After Early Breakfast checkout from Hotel & drive to Bodhgaya after reach check in to Hotel & visitNiranjana River, Sujata Temple & Sujata Kheerdan Stahal ,Mahabodhi Temple,Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, and Monastery, return back to Hotel. Overnightstay in Bodhgaya.
Morning Perform the Ritual Pind Dan Puja & VisitMangla Gauri Temple & Vishnupad Temple. Check out from Hotel & drive toVaranasi, after reach check in to Hotel & Overnight Stay in Varanasi.
Morning 05:00 AM go to Visit Assi Ghat for Sun Rise& Walking on Ghats then back to Hotel check out from there & drop atVaranasi Airport/Railway Station for your Return/Onward Journey.
