Ayodhya Varanasi North & South India Tour
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Delhi. Visit Akshardham and Lotus Temple
Arrive Delhi, on arrival you will be met and transferred to hotel. Later Visit Swaminarayan Akshardham is a Hindu temple, and spiritual-cultural campus in Delhi, India. The temple is close to the border with Noida. Also referred to as Akshardham Temple or Akshardham Delhi, the complex displays millennia of traditional and modern Hindu culture, spirituality, and architecture. Inspired by Yogiji Maharaj and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it was constructed by BAPS. It is the world's second-largest BAPS Hindu temple, following Akshardham, New Jersey, in the U.S. Also visit Lotus temple. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 2 - Fly to Varanasi. Ganga Aarti
Breakfast at hotel then after drive to Delhi airport to connect flight to Varanasi. On arrival at Varanasi you will be met and drive to hotel and check in to hotel. Evening Enjoy Ganga Aarti at Ghat. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 3 - Morning Boat Cruise + Drive to Ayodhya via Prayagraj (Allahabad)
Early morning proceed to Ganges to relish Boat ride visiting Bathing Ghats. Return hotel for breakfast. Drive to Ayodhya and En route Visit Sangam Tour - The Sangam is one of the most sacred places of the Hindus. Situated around 7 km from Civil Lines, it is the meeting point of three holy rivers—Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Sarasvati. Pandas (priests) can be seen here perched on small platforms performing puja and assisting the devout in their ritual ablutions in the shallow waters. The Sangam becomes a hub of activity after every 12 years when it hosts the Kumbh Meela. After visit continue drive to Ayodhya and check in to hotel. Balance of the day free for your own activities. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 4 - Visit Ram Janambhoomi (Birth Place of Lord Ram) + Fly to Madurai + Sightseeing
Breakfast at hotel Later visit the Ram Janam Bhumi at Ayodhya. Ayodhya was historically known as Saketa. The early Buddhist and Jain canonical texts mention that the religious leaders Gautama Buddha and Mahavira visited and lived in the city. The Jain texts also describe it as the birthplace of five tirthankaras namely, Rishabhanatha, Ajitanatha, Abhinandananatha, Sumatinath and Anantnath, and associate it with the legendary Bharata Chakravarti. From the Gupta period onwards, several sources mention Ayodhya and Saketa as the name of the same city after visit drive to Ayodhya airport to connect flight to Madurai. Arrive Madurai on arrival you will be met and drive to hotel and check in to hotel. . later enjoy the visit of Meenakshi temple, Temple museum, TirumanaiNayak Palace. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 5 – Drive Madurai to Rameshwaram + Sightseeing
After breakfast, Drive to Rameshwaram and check in to hotel later enjoy the visit of Rameshwaram is an island situated in the gulf of manner at the very tip of the Indian Peninsula Ramanatha swamy Temple, Agnitheertham, Ramjharoka Temple. (Overnight at hotel)
DAY 6 – Drive Rameshwaram to Kanya Kumari + Sightseeing
Breakfast at hotel then after drive to Kanya Kumari and check in to hotel. later proceed to visit of Kanyakumari Temple Overlooking the shoreline, Kanyakumari temple is dedicated to Parvati as Devi Kanya. The Hindu Mythology has it that this was the place where the Virgin Godd ess did penance to obtain the hand of Lord Shiva. Devi Kanyakumari is revered as 'the protector of India's shores'. The temple is open for the devotees and tourists early in the morning from 04:30am to 11:30am and again from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. There is one downside about this temple that no one other than Hindus are allowed inside. (overnight at hotel)
Day 7 - Drive Kanya Kumari to Kovalam + Sightseeing
Breakfast at hotel then after drive to Kovalam and check in to hotel. later enjoy the visit of Padmanabha Swamy Temple A blend of Kerala and Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is noted for its mural paintings and stone carvings. One among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India, the presiding deity here is Lord Vishnu reclining on Anantha, the Serpent. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple in prescribed dress code. Puthenmalika (Kuthiramalika) Palace Situated close to the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, this palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma, the King of Travancore who was a renowned poet, musician, social reformer and statesman. The palace museum displays paintings and priceless collections of the royal family. (Monday holiday) Museum, Zoo & Art Gallery – The 19th century Napier Museum built in the Indo-Sarcenic style houses are rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts. Located near to the Museum is the Sree Chithra Art Gallery which displays original paintings of Raja Ravi Varma. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 8 - Drive Kovalam to Trivandrum + fly to Mumbai + Evening enjoy Bollywood House
Breakfast at hotel later drive to Trivandrum and visit temple at Trivandrum after visit drive to airport to connect flight to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai on arrival you will be met and drive to hotel and check in to hotel. Evening enjoy Bollywood star bungalow at Mumbai. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 9 - Morning City Tour + Evening Visit Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir
Later visit Mumbai Fort: The area north of Colaba is known as Mumbai Fort, since the old British fort was once located here. There are a lot of impressive buildings from Mumbai's golden period here. St. John's church, dedicated to the soldiers, who laid down their lives in the Sindh campaign of 1838, and the first Afghan war of 1843, is also worth a visit. Gateway of India: Mumbai's principal landmark, the Gateway of India is a huge archway on the water's edge at Apollo Bunder. It is the starting point for most tourists who want to explore the city. This famous monument was built to commemorate the visit of the first ever British Monarch, King George V and Queen Mary in 1911.Mumbai High court: An attractive building in early English Gothic style, situated next to the Oval Ground is well worth a visit for its impressive architecture. Rajabai Clock tower: Rajabai Clock tower, situated at the gardens of the Bombay University building rises above the portion of the library section. Later visit The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was originally built by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil on 19 November 1801. It is one of the richest temples in India. The temple has a small mandap with the shrine for Siddhi Vinayak ("Ganesha who grants your wish") (Overnight at hotel)
Day 10 - Depart Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel then after drive to Mumbai airport to connect flight to back home.
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