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Divine Varanasi & Ayodhya

  • Boat ride on the Ganges

  • City tour of Varanasi

  • Ganga Aarti

  • Ayodhya & Lucknow Sightseeing

Sacred, soulful, spectacular - Varanasi

Varanasi, also known as Kashi is one of the oldest living cities in the world. The land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus for ages. Varanasi is associated with promotion of spiritualism, mysticism, Sanskrit, yoga and Hindi language. Visit the Holy Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj and proceed to Ayodhya. Ayodhya is regarded as one of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus. With Ayodhya being the birth city of Lord Rama, it has been considered one of the most important tourist destinations for Hindu devotees. We will continue our journey to Lucknow. Lucknow is popularly known as the The City of nawabs. Heritage, food, shopping whatever reason you travel for it has them all. On the last day, enjoy a Kathak Dance - smooth and graceful movements performed with precision and delicacy. WOW has organized the trip two days after Dev Diwali to avoid peak rush at the divine destination.

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The Plan

  • Day 1 Welcome to Varanasi
  • Day 2 Discover Varanasi
  • Day 3 Varanasi-Prayagraj-Ayodhya
  • Day 4 Ayodhya-Lucknow
  • Day 5 Welcome to the lands of Nawabs
  • Day 6 Departure
  • Day 1

    Welcome to Varanasi

    On arrival at the Varanasi Airport, meet and transfer (group transfers only) to the Hotel to freshen up. Varanasi mentioned in the scriptures as Kashi, is less of a city and more of a dreamy experience. It is among the Sapta Puris, meaning seven sacred cities of Ancient India. After check-in visit Birla Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Durga Temple and Tulsi Manas Mandir. Later in the evening witness Ganga Aarti while on the boat. Dinner followed by Pink Evening with Tabla and flute. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    4*
  • Day 2

    Discover Varanasi

    Early morning (06 Am) proceed to visit Kashi Vishwanath temple and visit Kalabhairava temple- The temple is dedicated to one of the fiercest forms of Lord Shiva and wears a garland of skulls and carries a club of peacock feathers. Transfer back to the hotel to have breakfast. Post lunch (at your own expense) we will proceed for excursion to Sarnath. Sarnath is a famous place in Varanasi and is the destination for cultures like Hindu, Buddha and Jain. Transfer to the hotel and have dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel.

    4*
  • Day 3

    Varanasi-Prayagraj-Ayodhya

    After an early breakfast proceed towards Prayagraj (3 hours). After reaching Prayagraj we will start our sightseeing. We will be visiting Holy Triveni Sangam, Hanuman Temple & Alopi Devi Temple. After sightseeing, have lunch (at our own expense). Later drive towards Ayodhya (4.5 hours). Check - in to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Ayodhya.

    4*
  • Day 4

    Ayodhya-Lucknow

    After a leisurely breakfast , Proceed for Ayodhya sightseeing. Ayodhya is regarded as one of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus, revered because of its association in the great Indian epic poem Ramayana with the birth of Rama and with the rule of his father, Dasharatha. Explore the city of lord Rama visit Saryu River, Hanuman Garhi, Ram Janam Bhumi and Kanak. Afterwards sightseeing drive towards lucknow (3 hr). Check-in to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Lucknow.

    4*
  • Day 5

    Welcome to the lands of Nawabs

    Lucknow the capital of Uttar Pradesh is a cultural hotspot in northern India for many centuries. Heritage, food, shopping whatever reason you travel for it has them all. If you’re a history lover, you are going to love Lucknow. If you’re a food lover, you are going to love Lucknow even more. Post breakfast, begin with your morning Heritage Walk and discover places like Chota Imambara, Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Ambedkar Park, Gomti Riverfront and Janeshwar Mishra park is designed on the pattern of London's Hyde Park and is vast and very green. There are excellent walking, jogging and cycling tracks inside. There are many water bodies too, and a grand statue of Janeshwar Mishra. The best park in Lucknow undoubtedly. In the evening, go for shopping. Enjoy Kathak Dance in Lucknow Gharana - smooth and graceful movements performed with precision and delicacy. Dinner and overnight stay at Lucknow.

    4*
  • Day 6

    Departure

    After Breakfast check-out from the hotel. Drive to back to Lucknow for our return flight back home.

  • "

    Dev Deepawali in Benares is an experience worth remembering for me, personally. I always wanted to visit, internalize the spiritual magic and it happened. Thanks to WOW for making my dream come true. It was absolutely the way I had dreamt it would be! During this celestial demonstration, every nook and corner of the city came alive with bright colours and glowing diyas/lamps. It looked as though the stars had come to unite with the Earth, making the city all the more alluring! People in Banaras believe that on the day of Dev Deepawali, the Gods descended to Benares to bathe in the Ganga. The Ganga aarti of Benares is performed on the banks of the river in the evening, a breathtaking sight and an incredible exposure!!! Thank you WOW for the great itinerary and the group for the cooperation and affectionate bonding. Riti was an amazing and extra special buddy, she was omnipresent to give the girls a helping hand and shepherd us safely through all events.
    If Dev Diwali is on your mind...just do it with WOW ... Women On Wanderlust!!

    "

    Meenal Katre

    Homemaker

  • From a welcome on the boat, to relishing some local snacks! Wow wanderers enjoying Dev Diwali Festival with new and old friends on the boat and immersing their senses in the energy of Banaras. Dev Diwali is a festival celebrated in the holy city of Varanasi 2 weeks after the real Diwali 'The festival of lights`.
  • Wow Wanderers at Dasaswamedh Ghat to witness the holy sunrise on a boat up to Kedar Ghat which is one of the most visited religious ghats of Varanasi, as it adjoins the Branch Math of Kedar Math and Manikarnika Ghat the burning ghat, which is the most auspicious place for a Hindu to be cremated.

Bookings Closed

Inclusions

  • Twin sharing accommodation as specified in program
  • Transfer by AC Tempo Traveller
  • Meals as per itinerary – Breakfast - 5 and Dinner - 5
  • All sightseeing as per itinerary
  • 01 Boat Ride at Ganges and Monument Entry fee as per the itinerary
  • Tips for Guides and Drivers
  • Inclusive of GST
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Boat Ride in Prayagraj
  • Lucknow – Kathak Dance Performance

Exclusions

  • Airfare/ Train Fare
  • Everyday Lunch
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as roadblocks, accidents & any medical evacuations. Any train delays, or re-scheduling etc.
  • Meals and all other services not mentioned in inclusions
  • Early check in or late check out
  • Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered, laundry, phone calls and medical expenses
  • Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation or arriving by flight that does not match with the majority of the group
  • Optional excursions and activities
  • Individual Transfers
  • Porter fees in Hotels and Airports

Enquiry

  • What does twin share price mean?

    Twin share price is the price mentioned against a package and it refers to the cost per head for a double sharing accommodation. If you'd like to upgrade to Single Occupancy, please select this at the time of checkout
  • Regarding the hotels, what does OR SIMILAR refer to?

    OR SIMILAR means that the hotel booked might be different from the hotel mentioned in the itinerary. 90% of the time we book the hotel that’s mentioned, but under few situations it might differ due to on-the-ground factors. So we pick an alternate hotel, but always in the same class and area of the city.
  • What size can my suitcase be?

    Generally, check in bag should have dimensions not exceeding 30″x 21″x11″ and weight not exceeding 22 kg. Carry-on luggage should not exceed the dimensions of 12″x11″ x6″ and weight not exceeding 7 kg. Though, because of differing terms of various airlines you must check your ticket copy and baggage allowance once your ticket is booked.
  • Can WOW book the flights for us?

    Definitely! We routinely book and manage flights for our Wanderers. We recommend that travelers get their flights booked through us as this comes in handy when there are issues to do with cancellations or re-routings.
  • How safe is to travel with The WOW Club?

    Your safety is our number one priority. We've designed our itineraries since 2005, keeping this in mind. We always ensure access to emergency contacts throughout the trip.

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