After breakfast proceed to Ayodhya, also called Oudh or Awadh, lies on the Ghaghara River. It is an ancient town, regarded as one of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus, revered because of its association in the great Indian epic poem Ramayana with the birth of Rama and with the rule of his father, Dasharatha. Later visit some interesting places in Ayodhya like, Rama Janam Bhumi Lord Rama, the legend of the epic Hindu story, Ramayana. He was the son of King Dashratha and Rani Kaushalya of Ayodhya. He is considered to be the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. According to the exhibition, Cultural Continuity from Rigveda to Robotics, Lord Ram was born on January 10 at 12.05 hours, 5114 BC.

Kanak Bhavan : It is believed that this Bhawan was gifted to Devi Sita by Kaikei immediately after her marriage to Lord Ram. This is private palace of Devi Sita and Lord Rama. Vikramaditya got it renovated. Later it was rebuilt / renovated by Vrish Bhanu Kunwari which exists even today. The main idols installed in the garbhgrih (sanctum), are of Lord Ram and Devi Sita.

Sita ki Rasoi : There is no dearth of myths about Sita’s kitchen. Some experts believe that Sita ji had cooked food in this kitchen once or twice. Some scholars say that when Sita had come to her In – laws house, she cooked food for her family in this kitchen as an omen. On the other hand, some people say that it was Sita’s kitchen but, Sita never cooked food in the kitchen, rather, she made others to be present in the kitchen. Even today many stories told about the myth of the kitchen. It is said that in true sense it is not a kitchen but a temple. The temple houses the idols od Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughana as well as Sita, Urmoila, Mandavi and Sukriti. In another myth, it is said that Sita fed five sagas in this kitchen, after which Sita came to be known as Annapurna Mata. Even today ‘Sita’s Kitchen’ is written on many walls where people go for a walk.

Hanuman Garhi is a 10Th century temple of Hanuman. It is a custom that before visiting the Ram Mandir, one should first pay a visit to Hanuman Garhi. The temple houses Hanuman's mother, Anjani, with a young Hanuman sitting on her lap.

Tulsi Smarak Bhavan : In the homeland of Lord Rama, Ayodhya, Tulsi Smarak Bhavan Museum is one of the major tourist attractions. Dedicated to Goswami Tulsidas, Tulsi Smarak Bhavan Museum was established in the year 1969. Tulsidas was a great Hindu poet who penned down the Hindu epic, Ramacharitramanas and Hanuman Chalisa. Coming on to this popular museum in Ayodhya, it houses a large repository of Tulsidas literary compositions. Not just this, the museum is also known for hosting devotional concerts, prayer meetings and religious discourses. In the complex of the Tulsi Smarak Bhavan, there is also a research centre known as Ayodhya Shodh Sansthan. Along with that, this must-visit place in Ayodhya also includes a library which features a great exhibition of Ramayana art and craft and recitation of Ram Katha. Apart from all this, one of the major highlights of Tulsi Smarak Bhavan Museum is the year-round enactment of Ram Leela. It is performed daily from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Allahabad . Check-in hotel, visit Triveni Sangam : Triveni-Sangam, is the convergence of three rivers namely the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati in Allahabad. It is also one of the mystical places where Hindu devotees flock in the hope of attaining liberation aka Mukti from the cycle of birth and death. Also, it is the same place where the world-famous Kumbh Mela takes place every twelve years.

Apart from being the holy confluence, it is also considered the place where the drops of nectar had fallen during the Amrit Manthan. Legends also state that just one dip in the holy waters can help a person significantly in improving their Karma and help them attain Moksha. Take holy bath in Sangam and perform puja and perform ritual ablutions in the shallow waters.

Later, we will cover the Local Sightseeing places in Allahabad like Hanuman Temple, Anand Bhawan is the former residence of Nehru family which has now been transformed into a museum showcasing various artefacts and articles of the era of Independence movement in India. The double-storey mansion was personally designed by Motilal Nehru. Swaraj Bhawan -the house where the former Prime Minister of India Mrs. Indira Gandhi was born. Allahabad Museum Situated inside the famous Chandrashekar Azad Park, the Allahabad Museum is one of the national-level museums of India. It gives an insight into the history, culture, heritage and independence movement of India through the amazing displays of artefacts related to the art, history, archaeology, architecture, environment and literature. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

After breakfast check out and drive to Varanasi via Sarnath, where, circa 528 BCE, at 35 years of age, Gautama Buddha taught his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. From then to the 12th century CE – nearly 1,700 years – it remained a center of great learning, a place of pilgrimage and a vihara (monastery) for monks and scholars.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Varanasi follows. Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats (river front) and also visit some temples on the Ghats. Evening Ganga Aarti. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Today you will go on a city tour of Varanasi, covering Kashi Vishwanath Temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The main deity is known by the names Shri Vishwanath and Vishweshwara, literally meaning Lord of the Universe. Varanasi was called Kashi ("shining") in ancient times, and hence the temple is popularly called Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It had been demolished several times by the Muslim rulers, most recently by Aurangzeb who constructed the Gyanvapi Mosque on its site. The current structure was built on an adjacent site by the Maratha ruler, Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore in the year 1780.

Bharat Mata Mandir, Instead of traditional statues of Gods and Goddesses, this temple has a huge map of Undivided India carved in marble. This temple is dedicated to Bharat Mata and claims to be the only one of its kind in the world.

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidas in the early 16th century and is situated on the banks of the Assi river. The deity was named "Sankat Mochan" meaning the "reliever from troubles". In the temple, offerings to Lord Hanuman (called Prasad) are sold like the special sweet "besan ke ladoo", which the devotees relish; the idol is also decked with a pleasant marigold flower garland as well. This temple has the unique distinction of having Lord Hanuman facing his Lord, Rama, whom he worshipped with steadfast and selfless devotion.

Tulsi Manas Mandirhas great historical and cultural importance in Hinduism since the ancient epic Ramcharitmanas was originally written at this place by Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century (c. 1532–1623).

You may also explore the traditional bazaars of Varanasi for some shopping in handicrafts and Banarasi Saris. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Early morning proceed on a boat tour and rituals on River Ganges visiting all the bathing ghats followed by walk through the narrow lanes visiting the Golden Temple (old Vishwanath Temple) and Annapurna Devi Temple. In case you wish to perform some rituals / pinda dana for your ancestors you may perform this morning. Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast proceed to Bodh Gaya.

Varanasi to Gaya - 260 Kms. 5 hrs approx. Evening visit Mahabodhi Temple, marking the location where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment.

The temple complex includes two large straight – sided shikhara towers, the largest over 55 metres (180 feet) high. This is a stylistic feature that has continued in Jain and Hindu Temples to the present day, and influenced Buddhist Architecture in other countries, in forms like the pagoda. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

After taking breakfast proceed for Nalanda / Rajgir, visit Nalanda University.
Vishnupad Temple : The temple was erected during 1787 by Queen Ahilyabai. A beautiful sacred place on the banks of Phalgu river surrounded by rugged rocks on three sides and water on the fourth side. The second largest city of Bihar is that ancient city which has been talked about in Ramayana (where Lord Rama went to Gaya to do pind-daan of his father Dashrath) and Mahabharata. It has also witnessed the enlightenment of Gautama Buddha. Following this, Gaya is a home to the legendary Vishnupad Temple which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Later visit Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Chinese Temple, Royal Bhutan Monastery. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

After breakfast depart for Patna Airport to connect flight for your onwards journey. Tour End.