6 Nights 7 Days Chitrakoot Prayagraj Varanasi Ayodhya Chhapiya Tour Package

6 Nights 7 Days Chitrakoot Prayagraj Varanasi Ayodhya Chhapiya Tour Package — Chitrakoot Tour Package Overview

Embark on one of the most spiritually rich pilgrimage circuits of North India with our 6 Nights 7 Days Chitrakoot Prayagraj Varanasi Ayodhya Chhapiya Tour Package — a sacred journey spanning the divine geography of Uttar Pradesh across five extraordinary destinations. Begin at Chitrakoot, the hallowed hill where Lord Ram spent 11.5 years of his exile, for Kamadgiri Parikrama and Gupt Godavari Caves. Seek the blessings of the Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj and the immortal Akshaya Vat. Experience two transformative nights in Varanasi — the eternal city of Lord Shiva — for a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga darshan, Sarnath, and the grand Dashashwamedh Ganga Aarti. Visit Ayodhya for darshan at the iconic Ram Mandir and a sacred Saryu Snan. Conclude the journey at Chhapiya (Chapiya) — the sacred birthplace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan (Ghanshyam Maharaj), born on 3 April 1781 in this small village in Gonda district, now home to the magnificent Swaminarayan Janmabhoomi temple complex revered by millions of Swaminarayan devotees worldwide. This 7-day pilgrimage weaves together the Ramayana heritage of Chitrakoot, the Vedic sanctity of Prayagraj and Kashi, and the Vaishnava devotion of Ayodhya and Chhapiya — a truly comprehensive sacred journey through the spiritual heartland of India.

Package Highlights

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Tour Highlights — Key Experiences in This Package

Kamadgiri Parikrama — the wish-fulfilling 5 km sacred walk around Lord Ram's hill

Gupt Godavari Caves — underground royal court of Ram, with an inner water cave

Hanuman Dhara — the miraculous hilltop spring that appeared for Lord Hanuman

Triveni Sangam Snan — the supreme holy dip at the meeting of three sacred rivers

Akshaya Vat — the immortal banyan tree inside Allahabad Fort

Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges at Varanasi — India's most iconic spiritual dawn

Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga darshan & grand Vishwanath Corridor

Sarnath — Dhamek Stupa & Ashoka's Lion Capital (India's national emblem)

Grand Dashashwamedh Ganga Aarti at Varanasi

Ram Mandir darshan & Saryu Snan at Ayodhya — the birthplace of Lord Ram

Swaminarayan Janmabhoomi at Chhapiya — birthplace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan

Expert pilgrimage guide covering all five sacred destinations

Day-by-Day Itinerary — 6 Nights 7 Days Chitrakoot Prayagraj Varanasi Ayodhya Chhapiya Tour Package

6 Nights / 7 Days · Chitrakoot · Timings adjustable to your arrival

Day 1

Arrival in Chitrakoot — Kamadgiri Parikrama & Ram Ghat Aarti

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Arrive at Chitrakoot by road or train (Chitrakoot Dham Karwi Railway Station, 8 km from the main temple area). Meet your dedicated pilgrimage guide and check in to hotel. After freshen-up, begin the most sacred act at Chitrakoot — the Kamadgiri Parikrama. This 5 km barefoot circumambulation of the Kamadgiri hill is described in the Valmiki Ramayana and several Puranas as bestowing merit equal to a hundred Ashwamedha Yagnas. The paved forest path winds through ancient temples: Bharat Milap Mandir (the emotionally charged site where Bharat fell at Ram's feet and begged him to return to Ayodhya), Matangi Devi Temple, and the central Kamadgiri shrine. Lord Ram is believed to dwell within this hill in his subtle presence, and circumambulating it with sincere devotion is said to fulfill all worldly and spiritual wishes. Evening: Ram Ghat on the Mandakini River — the very ghat where Mother Sita bathed during the exile. Attend the gentle evening Aarti as oil diyas drift on the Mandakini in the soft glow of dusk. Dinner and overnight in Chitrakoot.

Day 2

Chitrakoot Deep Darshan — Gupt Godavari, Hanuman Dhara, Janaki Kund → Drive to Prayagraj

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Rise early for a Mandakini Snan (holy bath) at Ram Ghat at sunrise. After breakfast, complete the comprehensive Chitrakoot sacred circuit: Gupt Godavari Caves — the twin caves where Lord Ram held his royal court in forest exile; the outer cave is large and accessible, while the inner cave requires wading 40–50 metres through ankle-deep underground Godavari waters — a unique spiritual adventure. Janaki Kund — the serene riverside ghat where Sita bathed daily. Hanuman Dhara — climb 360 stone steps to this perpetual spring on the hillside that appeared miraculously when Hanuman asked for something to cool his burned body after Lanka; the vantage point offers a panoramic view of the entire Chitrakoot valley. Sati Anusuiya Ashram — where Sage Atri's wife blessed Sita with immortal sindoor, the Akshaya Patra, and eternal youth. Post-lunch check out and drive to Prayagraj (approx. 130 km, 3 hrs). Check in to hotel. Evening: sunset boat ride at the Triveni Sangam — the sacred point where Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati merge in shimmering golden light. Overnight in Prayagraj.

Day 3

Prayagraj — Sangam Snan, Akshaya Vat, Anand Bhawan, Ganga Aarti → Drive to Varanasi

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Wake before sunrise for the supreme pilgrimage act of Prayagraj — Sangam Snan at the Triveni Confluence. A single dawn bath at the meeting of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati is believed by the Puranas to wash away the sins of all past lives. After the snan, visit the Allahabad Fort (1583 CE) for darshan at the Akshaya Vat — the immortal banyan tree described in the Mahabharata as indestructible even during cosmic dissolution (Pralaya), also mentioned by Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang in 644 CE. Visit Saraswati Koop and underground Patalpuri Temple. Bade Hanuman Ji — the extraordinary reclining Hanuman idol submerged under Ganga floods every monsoon, always resurfaces. Afternoon: Anand Bhawan — the ancestral Nehru-Gandhi family mansion, now a national museum. Evening: Ganga Aarti at Sangam ghat. Post-aarti, check out and drive to Varanasi (approx. 200 km, 3.5 hrs). Check in to hotel. Overnight in Varanasi.

Day 4

Varanasi — Sunrise Boat Ride, Kashi Vishwanath Corridor & Grand Ganga Aarti

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Pre-dawn: board a traditional wooden rowing boat on the Ganges for the iconic Varanasi sunrise experience — one of the most spiritually charged moments available to any traveler on earth. Float past all 84 ghats as the city gradually awakens: priests perform Surya Puja, sadhus sit in deep Samadhi on the stone steps, devotees chant and take holy dips, and the eternal fires of Manikarnika Ghat — which have burned continuously for 3,500 years — cast a golden glow on the water. After breakfast, explore the magnificent Kashi Vishwanath Corridor — the grand temple precinct built around the Jyotirlinga with Annapurna Devi Temple, Avimukteshwar Mandir, and the historically celebrated Vishwanath Lane. Afternoon: Durga Kund Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir (built at the exact spot where Tulsidas composed the Ramcharitmanas in 1574 CE), and Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple (founded by Tulsidas himself). Evening: Dashashwamedh Ghat Ganga Aarti — 7 head priests perform a synchronized 45-minute fire ritual with 21-tier wands, conch shells, and Sanskrit chants before thousands of awestruck devotees. Overnight in Varanasi.

Day 5

Sarnath — Buddha's First Sermon Site → Drive to Ayodhya — Ram Mandir & Saryu Aarti

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After breakfast, drive to Sarnath (10 km) — the deer park where the newly Enlightened Buddha gave his first sermon (Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta) to his five disciples in 528 BCE, turning the Wheel of Dharma for the first time. Visit the Dhamek Stupa (5th century CE) marking the exact spot of the first sermon, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihara, and the priceless Sarnath Museum — home to the Lion Capital of Ashoka (the national emblem of India, carved in 250 BCE) and a beautifully carved Dharmachakra. Return to Varanasi for check-out. Drive to Ayodhya (approx. 200 km, 3.5–4 hrs). Arrive by late afternoon. Check in to hotel. Proceed for the most eagerly awaited darshan — Ram Mandir, the grand temple built on the exact birthplace of Lord Ram, consecrated on 22 January 2024. The 161-foot Nagara shikhara, white Rajasthani marble, and pink sandstone carvings are extraordinary. Visit Hanumangarhi — the fort-temple of Sankat Mochan Hanuman perched 76 feet above the city. Evening: the enchanting Saryu Aarti at Ram Ki Paidi ghats — priests perform the sacred fire ritual as lamps drift down the holy Saryu. Overnight in Ayodhya.

Day 6

Ayodhya Full Darshan — Saryu Snan, Kanak Bhawan, Guptar Ghat → Drive to Chhapiya — Swaminarayan Janmabhoomi

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Wake before sunrise for a Saryu Snan at Ram Ki Paidi — the most sacred bath in Ayodhya, believed to confer liberation. After the snan, complete the Ayodhya circuit: Kanak Bhawan (the golden palace gifted to Sita by Queen Kaikeyi, housing resplendent golden idols), Sita Ki Rasoi (the original palace kitchen of Ayodhya), Nageshwarnath Temple (established by Luv and Kush, one of the oldest temples in Ayodhya), Treta Ke Thakur at Tulsi Ghat, Mani Parvat, and Guptar Ghat — the solemn site on the Saryu where Lord Ram took Jal Samadhi at the conclusion of his earthly avatar. Post-lunch, check out and drive to Chhapiya (Chapiya), Gonda district (approx. 100 km, 2 hrs). Arrive at the sacred birthplace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan — born here as Ghanshyam Maharaj on 3 April 1781 (Chaitra Shukla Navami, Ram Navami day) to Dharmadev and Bhaktimata. Visit the Swaminarayan Janmabhoomi temple complex — the grand shrine built at the exact house where Swaminarayan was born, maintained by the Swaminarayan Sampraday. Evening prayers and darshan at the Janmabhoomi mandir. Dinner and overnight in Chhapiya / Gonda.

Day 7

Chhapiya — Swaminarayan Temple Darshan & Departure

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Rise early for the morning aarti and darshan at the Swaminarayan Janmabhoomi temple in Chhapiya — the sacred site where Bhagwan Swaminarayan spent his early childhood before beginning his spiritual journey across India. Explore the complete temple complex: the main Janmabhoomi Mandir marking the birth house, the childhood swing (hindola) of Ghanshyam Maharaj, the temple of Dharmadev and Bhaktimata, and the beautiful garden complex maintained by the Swaminarayan Sampraday. The temple is revered by all branches of the Swaminarayan faith worldwide — BAPS, Vadtal, and the original Sampraday. Learn about the extraordinary life of Swaminarayan, who walked 12,000 km barefoot across India at age 11 before founding one of the world's largest Vaishnava movements. After a blessed morning, depart from Gonda Railway Station or drive to Lucknow (90 km, 1.5 hrs) for your onward journey by rail or air. Tour concludes with the complete blessings of Chitrakoot, Prayagraj, Kashi, Ayodhya, and Chhapiya.

What's Included & What's Not Included

Inclusions

6 nights accommodation (1N Chitrakoot + 1N Prayagraj + 2N Varanasi + 1N Ayodhya + 1N Chhapiya/Gonda)
Daily breakfast and dinner as per itinerary (7 Breakfasts + 6 Dinners)
Private AC vehicle for all transfers throughout the 7-day circuit
Full route: Chitrakoot → Prayagraj → Varanasi → Sarnath → Ayodhya → Chhapiya → Lucknow/Gonda departure
Dedicated English/Hindi-speaking pilgrimage guide at all five destinations
Sunset boat ride at Triveni Sangam Prayagraj
Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges at Varanasi
Mandakini River boat ride at Ram Ghat Chitrakoot
Kamadgiri Parikrama guidance and briefing
All toll taxes, driver allowance, parking, and fuel charges
Arrival pick-up at Chitrakoot (station or bus stand)
Departure drop at Gonda station or Lucknow Airport/Station
24/7 on-call support throughout the 7-day journey

Exclusions

Train, bus, or flight tickets to Chitrakoot (start) or from Gonda/Lucknow (end)
Lunches and beverages not listed in the itinerary
Personal puja samagri, prasad, temple donations, and offerings
Allahabad Fort entry ticket (Akshaya Vat darshan)
Sarnath ASI site entry and museum fees (approx. ₹40 for Indians)
Any personal expenses — shopping, laundry, beverages, phone calls
Travel insurance (strongly recommended for senior travelers)
Medical or emergency expenses
Tips and gratuities for guide and driver
Any services not explicitly mentioned under inclusions

Good to Know

Dress modestly at all pilgrimage sites — cover shoulders and knees; remove footwear before all temple and ghat entrances.

Carry a government-issued photo ID for each adult traveler (required at Allahabad Fort).

For Gupt Godavari inner cave: wear clothes suitable for wading through ankle-deep water; keep valuables in a waterproof pouch.

Kamadgiri Parikrama is done barefoot — carry a cloth bag for footwear during the 5 km circumambulation.

Photography is strictly prohibited inside the Ram Mandir sanctum (Ayodhya) and the Kashi Vishwanath main shrine (Varanasi).

Sarnath ASI site and museum entry fees are payable on-site (not included in package price, approx. ₹40 for Indian nationals).

Tour starts in Chitrakoot and ends in Chhapiya/Gonda. Pick-up from Chitrakoot Dham station and drop to Gonda station or Lucknow Airport are included.

During Swaminarayan Jayanti / Ram Navami (March–April), Chhapiya and Ayodhya both see huge gatherings — book 8 weeks in advance during this period.

Frequently Asked Questions — 6 Nights 7 Days Chitrakoot Prayagraj Varanasi Ayodhya Chhapiya Tour Package

What is the significance of Chhapiya for Swaminarayan devotees?

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Chhapiya (Chapiya) in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, is the birthplace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan — born as Ghanshyam Maharaj on 3 April 1781 (Ram Navami day) to Dharmadev (a learned Brahmin) and Bhaktimata. It is the most sacred site in the Swaminarayan faith, equivalent to Ayodhya for Ram devotees. The Swaminarayan Janmabhoomi temple complex is maintained by the Swaminarayan Sampraday and is visited by millions of BAPS, Vadtal, and Swaminarayan faith followers from India and across the world.

Is it a coincidence that Swaminarayan was born on Ram Navami day?

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Yes — Bhagwan Swaminarayan was born on Chaitra Shukla Navami (Ram Navami), the same tithi celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ram across the world. Swaminarayan devotees consider this highly significant, as it reflects the divine connection between Swaminarayan and the Ramayana tradition. Visiting Chhapiya after Ayodhya creates a profound spiritual continuity — from Ram's birthplace to Swaminarayan's birthplace, both occurring on the same sacred day of the Hindu calendar.

How far is Chhapiya from Ayodhya? Is it a comfortable drive?

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Chhapiya is approximately 100 km from Ayodhya (1.5–2 hrs via Gonda road). The drive passes through the green Awadh plains and is straightforward on state highways. We schedule the Ayodhya morning darshan (Saryu Snan, Kanak Bhawan, Guptar Ghat) before the post-lunch drive to Chhapiya, arriving by early evening for Swaminarayan Janmabhoomi darshan and evening aarti.

What branches of the Swaminarayan faith visit Chhapiya?

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All branches of the Swaminarayan Sampraday consider Chhapiya sacred — the BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Sanstha), the Vadtal and Ahmedabad dioceses of the original Sampraday, and all Swaminarayan-affiliated organizations worldwide. The Janmabhoomi temple is maintained as a non-sectarian site accessible to all Swaminarayan devotees. It is particularly significant for pilgrims from Gujarat who combine their UP pilgrimage with the birthplace visit.

Can we depart from Lucknow instead of Gonda at the end?

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Yes. After the morning Chhapiya darshan on Day 7, we drive to Lucknow (approx. 90 km, 1.5 hrs from Chhapiya) for departures from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport or Lucknow Junction Railway Station. This is included in the package as an alternative departure point. Lucknow offers significantly more flight and train connectivity than Gonda station for travelers returning to major cities.

What is the best time of year for this complete pilgrimage circuit?

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October to March is ideal across all five destinations. Key festival overlaps: Ram Navami (Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, and Chhapiya all celebrate simultaneously in March–April — Chhapiya's Janmotsav falls on this day), Deepotsav at Ayodhya (November), Dev Deepawali at Varanasi (November), and Magh Mela at Prayagraj (January–February). Chhapiya is especially vibrant during Swaminarayan Jayanti (Ram Navami). Avoid May–June due to extreme heat across UP.

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