6 Nights 7 Days Varanasi Prayagraj Chitrakoot Ayodhya Chhapiya Package — Varanasi Tour Package Overview
Begin in Kashi (Varanasi) — the eternal city of Lord Shiva — for 2 full days of ghats, temples, Ganga Aarti and the sunrise boat ride. Then move to Prayagraj for the holy Triveni Sangam dip, before heading to Chitrakoot — the sacred forest where Lord Ram spent 11.5 years of exile. Continue to Ayodhya — the birthplace of Lord Ram — for 2 dedicated days of darshan. Finally, visit Chhapiya — the birthplace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan — before your departure.
Note: Itinerary is fully customized according to your arrival and departure time. Our team will share the finalized daily schedule 24 hours before your trip begins.
This package is ideal for families, devotees, and pilgrims seeking a complete Ram-circuit and Swaminarayan yatra in one carefully planned trip.
Package Highlights
5 Sacred Cities
Varanasi · Prayagraj · Chitrakoot · Ayodhya · Chhapiya
AC Cab & Guide
Dedicated cab + licensed guide for all 7 days
6 Nights Hotel
2N Varanasi + 1N Chitrakoot + 2N Ayodhya + 1N Chhapiya/Ayodhya
Two Boat Rides
Sunrise Ganga ride + Triveni Sangam boat ride
Chitrakoot Parikrama
Kamadgiri 5km sacred circumambulation
Flexible Drop
Final drop at Ayodhya, Lucknow or Varanasi — your choice
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Tour Highlights — Key Experiences in This Package
Day-by-Day Itinerary — 6 Nights 7 Days Varanasi Prayagraj Chitrakoot Ayodhya Chhapiya Package
6 Nights 7 Days · Varanasi · Timings adjustable to your arrival
Arrival in Varanasi — Temple Darshan & Ganga Aarti
Timing adjusted to your train / flight arrival
Afternoon / evening sightseeing:
• Kashi Vishwanath Temple — one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva; priority entry arranged
• Annapurna Temple, Kal Bhairav Temple & Vishwanath Gali
• Manikarnika Ghat & Harishchandra Ghat
Evening: Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat — seven priests, fire lamps, conch shells and thousands of devotees.
Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Varanasi — Sunrise Boat Ride, Ghats & Sarnath
Full day in Kashi — ghats, temples & Buddhist heritage
After breakfast, full-day sightseeing:
• Tulsi Manas Temple — where Goswami Tulsidas composed the Ramcharitmanas
• Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple & Durga Temple
• Assi Ghat stroll
• Afternoon: Sarnath (approx. 10 km) — Dhamek Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, Mulagandhakuti Vihara & Sarnath Museum (where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon)
Evening: Free for shopping at Vishwanath Gali — Banarasi sarees, brassware & sweets.
Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Varanasi → Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam) → Chitrakoot Night Stay
Morning check-out — Prayagraj enroute — overnight Chitrakoot
Prayagraj darshan:
• Triveni Sangam — sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati; boat ride & holy dip
• Akshayavat & Patalpuri Temple inside Allahabad Fort
• Alopi Devi Shakti Peeth & Mankameshwar Temple
Post lunch (own expense), depart for Chitrakoot (approx. 130 km, 3 hrs).
Evening arrival in Chitrakoot — hotel check-in.
Evening: Ramghat Aarti on the banks of the Mandakini River.
Overnight stay in Chitrakoot.
Chitrakoot Local Sightseeing → Ayodhya Night Stay
Full morning Chitrakoot darshan — afternoon drive to Ayodhya
Chitrakoot darshan:
• Kamadgiri Parikrama — 5 km sacred circumambulation of the holy hill (believed to fulfill all wishes)
• Sphatik Shila — rock where Lord Ram sat with Mata Sita
• Janki Kund — where Mata Sita bathed in the Mandakini
• Gupt Godavari — twin caves where Ram & Lakshmana held court
• Hanuman Dhara — waterfall temple of Lord Hanuman atop a hill
• Ramghat — holy dip in the Mandakini River
Post lunch, depart for Ayodhya (approx. 200 km, 4 hrs).
Evening arrival in Ayodhya — check-in, freshen up.
Evening: Ram Ki Paidi Ghat for the serene Saryu Aarti.
Overnight stay in Ayodhya.
Ayodhya — Complete Local Sightseeing (Day 1)
Full day dedicated to Ayodhya — Ram Janmabhoomi & major temples
Morning darshan:
• Ram Janmabhoomi & Shri Ram Mandir — the newly consecrated grand temple
• Hanuman Garhi — 76-step fort temple of Lord Hanuman
• Kanak Bhawan — the golden palace gifted to Sita-Ram by Kaikeyi
• Nageshwarnath Temple — established by Kush, son of Lord Ram
Afternoon darshan:
• Treta Ke Thakur Temple — ancient black stone idols of Ram, Sita & Lakshmana
• Sita Ki Rasoi — where Mata Sita is believed to have cooked
• Dashrath Mahal — palace of King Dasharatha
• Mani Parbat & Sugriva Parbat — ancient hillocks with panoramic Ayodhya views
Evening: Saryu Aarti at Ram Ki Paidi Ghat.
Overnight stay in Ayodhya.
Ayodhya → Chhapiya — Swaminarayan Janmabhoomi & Night Stay
Morning remaining Ayodhya darshan — afternoon Chhapiya
• Birla Temple (Naya Ghat area)
• Gulab Bari — the garden mausoleum of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula
• Guptar Ghat — where Lord Ram is believed to have taken Jal Samadhi
Post breakfast and check-out, depart for Chhapiya (approx. 100 km, 2 hrs) — the birthplace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan (Sahajanand Swami), revered by millions of Swaminarayan devotees worldwide.
Chhapiya darshan:
• Swaminarayan Janmabhoomi Temple — the exact birthplace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan (born 1781 AD); grand temple complex with beautiful architecture
• Swaminarayan Gadi — the ancestral home of the Swaminarayan family
• Ghansyam Maharaj Temple — idol installed by Swaminarayan himself
• Swaminarayan Museum & Exhibit (life story of Bhagwan Swaminarayan)
• Local devotional atmosphere — bhajans, prasad & serene surroundings
Overnight stay in Chhapiya (guesthouse / dharamshala) or Ayodhya (hotel, approx. 100 km return — based on preference).
Chhapiya / Ayodhya & Drop — Airport / Railway Station
Timing adjusted to your departure schedule
After darshan and breakfast (own expense), depart for your drop point:
Option A — Ayodhya Drop:
• Ayodhya Railway Station / Ayodhya Dham Junction
• Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya
Option B — Lucknow Drop:
• Lucknow Railway Station — approx. 130 km from Ayodhya, 2.5 hrs
• Lucknow Airport (Chaudhary Charan Singh International) — approx. 130 km, 2.5 hrs
Option C — Varanasi Drop:
• Varanasi Railway Station — approx. 200 km from Ayodhya, 4 hrs
• Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi — approx. 200 km, 4 hrs
Note: Drop point and timing are confirmed at the time of booking based on your outbound journey.
What's Included & What's Not Included
Inclusions
- 6 nights hotel (2N Varanasi + 1N Chitrakoot + 2N Ayodhya + 1N Chhapiya/Ayodhya, 3-star)
- Daily breakfast at hotel
- AC cab for all 7 days — all intercity and local transfers
- Expert government-licensed guide (Varanasi + Ayodhya)
- Arrival transfer from Varanasi station / airport
- Sunrise boat ride along 84 ghats of Varanasi
- Boat ride at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj
- All toll taxes, parking fees & driver allowance
- Final drop at Ayodhya, Lucknow or Varanasi station / airport
- 24x7 VisitKashi trip coordinator support
Exclusions
- Train / flight / bus tickets to Varanasi and from drop point
- Lunch & dinner (own expense throughout)
- Entry fees at monuments, Sarnath Museum & Gupt Godavari
- Hanuman Dhara ropeway charges at Chitrakoot (if applicable)
- Personal shopping & expenses
- Camera fees inside temples
- Tips & gratuities for guide / driver
- Travel insurance
- Ram Janmabhoomi special VIP darshan passes (if applicable)
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions above
Good to Know
Itinerary Customization
All timings and activity sequences are adjusted based on your actual arrival and departure schedule. Please share train/flight details at least 24 hours before the trip for the finalized plan.
Chhapiya Accommodation
Chhapiya has dharamshalas and Swaminarayan Sampraday guesthouses. For hotel-quality stay, we recommend overnighting in Ayodhya and visiting Chhapiya as a day trip on Day 6. Please confirm your preference at booking.
Chitrakoot Roads
Roads to and within Chitrakoot can be narrow. The Kamadgiri Parikrama is a 5 km walking path — wear comfortable footwear. Hanuman Dhara involves a steep climb; optional for those with mobility concerns.
Hotel Check-in / Check-out
Standard check-in: 12:00 noon, check-out: 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out on request, subject to availability.
Dress Code
Modest clothing required at all temples across all cities. Remove shoes before entering — carry a shoe bag. At Swaminarayan temples, strictly no leather items inside the premises.
Pricing
Prices are per person on twin-sharing basis. Solo and triple-sharing options available. Children below 5 years travel free; 5-12 years get 25% discount.
Frequently Asked Questions — 6 Nights 7 Days Varanasi Prayagraj Chitrakoot Ayodhya Chhapiya Package
What is Chhapiya and why is it significant?
▼Chhapiya (also spelled Chhapaiya) is a small town in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, and is the birthplace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan (Sahajanand Swami), born on April 3, 1781. It is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for millions of Swaminarayan devotees worldwide. The Janmabhoomi Temple complex is beautifully maintained and spiritually very powerful.
Can the itinerary be customized for our arrival and departure time?
▼Yes, absolutely. The entire schedule is built around your actual travel timings. Share your train/flight details at booking and our team will send the finalized day-wise plan 24 hours before your arrival.
Where will the final drop be on Day 7?
▼You can choose your preferred drop point — Ayodhya station/airport, Lucknow station/airport, or Varanasi station/airport. All three options are included in the package. Please confirm at the time of booking.
Is accommodation available at Chhapiya?
▼There are dharamshalas and Swaminarayan Sampraday guesthouses near the Janmabhoomi Temple at Chhapiya. For more comfortable hotel stay, we can arrange accommodation in Ayodhya (approx. 100 km) and do Chhapiya as a day trip. Please mention your preference at booking.
Is this package suitable for senior citizens?
▼Yes. We can adjust the pace for senior travellers, arrange ground-floor hotel rooms, easy-boarding vehicles, and priority entry at temples. Please mention any specific needs at the time of booking.
Can we add Naimisharanya or Bodhgaya to this circuit?
▼Yes! Naimisharanya (near Lucknow, approx. 80 km) can be added as a Day 7 stop before the Lucknow drop. Bodhgaya requires a separate extension. Contact us on WhatsApp to customize your complete yatra.
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