About This Tour
Varanasi also Benares, Banaras or Kashi is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Located on the Ganges river, it has a central place in the traditions of pilgrimage, death, and mourning in the Hindu world. The city has a syncretic tradition of Islamic artisanship that underpins its religious tourism.Located in the middle-Ganges valley in the southeastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi lies on the left bank of the river.
It is 692 kilometres to the southeast of India's capital New Delhi and 320 kilometres to the southeast of the state capital, Lucknow. It lies 121 kilometres downstream of Prayagraj, where the confluence with the Yamuna river is another major Hindu pilgrimage site.
Highlights
- Discover ancient ruins and medieval castles steeped in history.
- Immerse yourself in breathtaking natural landscapes, from majestic mountains to pristine beaches.
- Engage in authentic cultural experiences, from traditional cuisine to folk music performances.
- Embark on thrilling adventures like hiking rugged terrain or white-water rafting in wild rivers.
- Uncover hidden gems off the beaten path, from quaint villages to secret viewpoints offering panoramic vistas.
- Discover ancient ruins and medieval castles steeped in history.
- Immerse yourself in breathtaking natural landscapes, from majestic mountains to pristine beaches.
- Engage in authentic cultural experiences, from traditional cuisine to folk music performances.
- Embark on thrilling adventures like hiking rugged terrain or white-water rafting in wild rivers.
- Uncover hidden gems off the beaten path, from quaint villages to secret viewpoints offering panoramic vistas.
What’s Included
- Accommodation On Dbl/Twin Sharing Basis
- Assistance At Airport Arrival And Departure
- All Transfer And Sightseeing By 01 Private Vehicles As Per The Tour Itinerary.
- Escort Service In Varanasi Only.
- Meals: Daily Breakfast (Expect On Day1)
- Escorted Temple Visit In Varanasi.
- Boating On River Ganges (Varanasi) Once During The Stay By Hand Boat.
- (If Weather/Water Level/Water Flow Permits)
What’s Excluded
- Any Airfare/Rail Fare
- Supplementary Charges For Travel During Long Weekend, Peak Periods And Festive Dates
- Supplementary Charges Applicable For Gala Dinner During Christmas & New Year Period
- Any Entrance/Monuments Fees/Mobile/ Camera/Video Tickets.
- Meals Other Than Mentioned.
- Anything Not Mentioned Under ‘inclusions’ Column.
What’s Included
What’s Excluded
- Accommodation On Dbl/Twin Sharing Basis
- Assistance At Airport Arrival And Departure
- All Transfer And Sightseeing By 01 Private Vehicles As Per The Tour Itinerary.
- Escort Service In Varanasi Only.
- Meals: Daily Breakfast (Expect On Day1)
- Escorted Temple Visit In Varanasi.
- Boating On River Ganges (Varanasi) Once During The Stay By Hand Boat.
- (If Weather/Water Level/Water Flow Permits)
- Any Airfare/Rail Fare
- Supplementary Charges For Travel During Long Weekend, Peak Periods And Festive Dates
- Supplementary Charges Applicable For Gala Dinner During Christmas & New Year Period
- Any Entrance/Monuments Fees/Mobile/ Camera/Video Tickets.
- Meals Other Than Mentioned.
- Anything Not Mentioned Under ‘inclusions’ Column.
Itinerary
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Welcome To Your ‘shiva & Rama’ Tour. On Arrival, At Varanasi Airport/Station You Will Be Met By Our Representative. Later, Transfer To the Hotel Check Later In the Evening Transfer To the Ganges For Boating And Evening Ganga Aarti On The 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.) Overnight In  Varanasi. (Vehicle Is Available Only For Airport Arrival + Evening Ganga Aarti anboating)
Varanasi
Early Morning Temple Darshan (Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna Mandir, Kala Bhairov Mandir) Followed By Sankat Mochan Mandir, Durga Mandir, Tulsi Manas Mandir & Banaras Hindu University (Bhu). After Breakfast, Move To Sarnath (Sarnath Is The Place Where Gautam Buddha After Attaining 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. Overnight In Varanasi.
Prayagraj
After Early Breakfast Check Out And Transfer To Allahabad. (The City's Original Name – Prayag, Or "Place Of Offerings'' – Comes From Its Position At The Sangam (Confluence) Of The Ganga, Yamuna And Saraswati 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. Since then, Allahabad Has Been A Political, Cultural And Administrative Center Of The Doab Region.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.) Overnight In Allahabad.
Ayodhya
After Breakfast Checkout From the Hotel And Transfer To Ayodhya (Ayodhya, Also Known As Saketa, Is An Ancient City Of India, Believed To Be The Birthplace Of Rama And the 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 To Be The Birth Spot Of Rama). Return Hotel Check In And Overnight Stay In Faizabad
Varanasi
After Breakfast Checkout From Hotel And Transfer To Varanasi. Overnight In Varanasi.
Varanasi
After Breakfast, Checkout From The Hotel And Drop At Varanasi Airport For Onward/Return Journey. (Vehicle Is Available Only For Airport Drop)
Terms & Condition
All Prices are in Indian Rupees and subject to change without prior notice.
Price quoted are subject to availablity at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.
Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals & Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit. Booking confirmations are subject to availability.
All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability
We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.
Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable
Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & Route 45 Holidays will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.
Payment policy
Payment Policy | Online Advance as per Website |
Within 45 to 30 days prior to the departure of the tour | 75% of total tour cost or Non Refundable component whichever is higher |
Within 30 days prior to the departure of the tour | 100% of total tour cost |
All Prices are in Indian Rupees and subject to change without prior notice.
In case FIT flight inclusive package, full amount of flight will be payable at the time of booking.
**For Air tickets being issued / blocked on time limit: Full INR component to be collected before issuance,else price will be subject to change.
Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals & Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit. Booking confirmations are subject to availability.
All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability
We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.
Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable
Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & Route 45 Holidays will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.
Price on website //quoted are subject to availability at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy (Per Person) | |
Days before departure: | Cancellation Charge: |
10 days | 100% |
10 to 15 days | 75% + Non Refundable Component |
15 to 30 days | 30% + Non Refundable Component |
Hotel / Air | 100% in case of non-refundable ticket / Hotel Room |
Cruise / Visa | On Actuals |
10 days | 100% |