Shri Vinayak Travels

Arrive in Delhi by flight or train. Our representative meets you and transfers you in an AC vehicle to Haridwar (~4–5 hrs drive). Check-in to hotel and freshen up. In the evening, witness the magnificent Ganga Aarti at Har-ki-Pauri — one of India's most iconic spiritual spectacles with oil lamps, flowers, and chanting on the ghats. Take a stroll along the illuminated riverbank.

Morning visit to Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple (cable car ride available). Take a holy dip at Har-ki-Pauri before departing. Drive to Rishikesh (~1–2 hrs). Visit the iconic Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula suspension bridges over the Ganga, along with various ashrams. Evening: attend the divine Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan — a serene ceremony set against Himalayan foothills.

Full day in the Yoga Capital of the World. Morning sunrise yoga or meditation class at a riverside ashram (optional). Visit Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (Lord Shiva), Triveni Ghat, and the famous Beatles Ashram (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram). Afternoon free for exploring local cafes, spiritual bookshops, or a gentle Ganga walk. Evening second Ganga Aarti experience at Triveni Ghat.

Transfer to Haridwar or Dehradun station/airport and travel to Varanasi (the ancient city of Kashi). Check-in to hotel and light rest. Evening visit to Assi Ghat for a gentle riverside experience before the main Aarti. Short guided walk along the ghats to absorb the timeless atmosphere of Varanasi — the city that never sleeps.

Pre-dawn boat ride on the Ganga — watch the city slowly awaken to a golden sunrise, witnessing devotees bathing, priests performing rituals, and the eternal smoke rising from Manikarnika Ghat. Morning visit: Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Lord Shiva), Annapurna Temple, Kal Bhairav Temple, and Sankat Mochan. Afternoon: excursion to Sarnath — the Buddhist heritage site where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Evening: the grand Dashashwamedh Ganga Aarti, the most spectacular of all Aarti ceremonies in India.

Drive to Ayodhya (~5–6 hrs), the birthplace of Lord Ram and one of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism. Visit the magnificent new Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Hanuman Garhi (the guardian temple of Ayodhya), and other sacred shrines like Kanak Bhawan and Nageshwarnath Temple. Evening prayers at Saryu Ghat with the beautiful Aarti on the holy Saryu river. The spiritual atmosphere of Ayodhya at dusk is unforgettable.

Drive to Prayagraj (~4–5 hrs), the holy city at the confluence of three rivers. Visit the Triveni Sangam — the sacred meeting point of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati — by boat. Take a holy dip and participate in a puja at the water. Also visit Anand Bhawan (heritage museum), the Hanuman Temple, and view the historic Allahabad Fort from outside. Evening leisure along the ghats.

After breakfast, transfer to Prayagraj Junction or airport for your return journey to Delhi or directly to your home city. The circuit concludes, carrying with it the blessings of the sacred Ganga and memories of India's most spiritually vibrant cities. Our team sees you off with warm wishes for your onward journey.