GANGA WITH TEMPLE TOUR
DURATION : 04 NIGHTS / 05 DAYS
ALLAHABAD (01 Nights) – VARANASI (02 Night) – BODHGAYA (1 Night )
Day 01:Arrive at Bhubaneswar
arrival Allhabad Railway station drive to Hotel ( Own arrangement ) check in Hotel . Over Night stay at hotel in Allahabad
About Allahabad: The city of Allahabad is among the largest cities of Uttar Pradesh and situated at the confluence of three rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati. The meeting point is known as Triveni and is especially sacred to Hindus. The earlier settlements of the Aryans were established in this city, then known as Prayag” Prayagasya Praveshshu Papam Nashwati Tatkshanam. All sins are cleaned with entry in Prayag ( the ancient name of modern time Allahabad) PRAYAG is one of the historic and mythological cities of India with glorious past and present. It continues to enjoy the distinction of being a place of haunting and lasting memories. It is a city of mixed culture of Hindu, Muslims, Jains and Christians.
Day 2 / ALLAHABAD – VARANASI
After breakfast check out the Hotel visit Holi River Triveni Sangam, Allahabad fort, Hanuman Temple, & Azad Park, drive to Varanasi. Check in Hotel (Own Arrangement) Evening after wash change Visit Ganga Aarti Near Ganga Ghat . Overnight stay at Hotel in Varanasi.
About Varanasi & Sarnath: Varanasi is regarded as an auspicious place of cremation among Hindus. It is a magical city where the most intimate rituals of life and death take place in public on the city’s famous Ghats. In past, the city has been known as Kashi & Benares, but its present name is a restoration of an ancient name meaning the city between two rivers – Varuna and Assi. The site of Sarnath has been one of the most sacred sites of Buddhism since Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining His enlightenment at Bodhgaya.
Day 3 / IN VARANASI
Sunrise visit Ganga Ghat. We Rise before dawn to go for a boat ride ( Own Arrangement ) on the river Ganges. As the boatman starts rowing the boat the daily activities at the Ghats unfolds which can be very interesting for a new visitor. Later we explore the city by foot to get the feel of this ancient city. Visit Lord Vishwanah Temple. Back to the Hotel take Breakfast full day visit Banaras Hindu University, Tulsi Manas temple & Bharat Mata temple and Sarnath Musuem . Back to the Hotel ( Own Arrangement ) Overnight stay at Hotel in Varanasi.
Day 4 / VARANASI – BODHGAYA
After breakfast check out the Hotel then drive to Bodhgaya Check in Hotel . Evening Visit Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Thai Temple, Lord Buddha 80 Feet statue, Bhutan Temple & Japani Temple. Overnight stay at Hotel in Bodhgaya ( Own Arrangement )
About Bodhgaya: Bodhgaya is the place where 2500 years ago in the 6th century BC, Siddhartha attained enlightenment under a banyan tree to become the Buddha. Bodhgaya is also the Spiritual home of the Buddhists. The Mahabodhi temple is located at the place of Lord Buddha’s enlightenment. It is believed to be the same temple which Xuanzang (also known as Hieuen Tsang) visited in 7th Century. The temple has been restored and rebuilt over the centuries. A large circular stone with the Buddha’s footprints is kept in a small shrine on the left. In the same temple complex is the Bodhi Tree, Which is said to be the descendent of the tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment.
Day 4 / DEPARTURE GAYA RAILWAY STATION.
After breakfast check out the Hotel then visit Lord Vishnu Foot Print Temple and Shakti Pith Maa Mangal Gouri Temple. Then departure Transfer Gaya Railway Station board the train your own destinations. Service end.
About Gaya: Gaya is a city of ancient historical and mythological significance. It is one of the major tourist attractions of Bihar. Situated on the banks of the Phalgu River (or Niranjana, as mentioned in Ramayana), it is a place sanctified by the Jain, Hindu, Islam and Buddhist religions. It is surrounded by small rocky hills (Mangla-Gauri, Shringa-Sthan, Ram-Shila and Brahmayoni) Gaya finds mention in the great epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. Rama along with Sita and Lakshmana visited Gaya for offering PIND-DAAN to their father Dasharath. In Mahabharata, the place has been identified as Gayapuri. About the origin of the name ‘Gaya’ as referred to in Vayu Purana is that Gaya was the name of a demon (Asura) whose body was pious after he performed rigid penance and secured blessings from Vishnu. It was said that the Gayasura’s body would continue to be known as Gaya Kshetra.
