Day 1: Arrival in the Spiritual Capital
- Arrive in Varanasi. Transfer to your hotel.
- Evening Ganga Aarti at the Ghats.
- Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 2: Varanasi Pilgrimage
- Early morning temple circuit: Kashi Vishwanath, Sankat Mochan, and Durga Kund.
- Afternoon visit to Ramnagar Fort and the silk-weaving villages to see artisans at work.
- Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 3: Journey to Enlightenment – Bodhgaya
- After breakfast, drive to Bodhgaya (approx. 5-6 hours).
- Check-in to the hotel.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Mahabodhi Temple and the sacred Bodhi Tree where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.
- Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
Day 4: Rituals in Gaya
- Morning drive to Gaya (approx. 15 km from Bodhgaya).
- Visit the Vishnupad Temple on the banks of the Falgu River (ideal time for families wishing to perform Pind Daan/ancestral rites).
- Drive back to Varanasi in the afternoon/evening.
- Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 5: Sarnath & Free Time
- Morning visit to Sarnath for a peaceful retreat into Buddhist history.
- The rest of the day is at your leisure for shopping, exploring local cafes, or taking a sunset boat ride.
- Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 6: Departure
- Breakfast and timely transfer to the Airport/Railway Station.
