Experience the Soul of India: 10-Day Ayodhya, Chitrakoot & Varanasi Expedition
Tour Overview
Embark on a soul-stirring spiritual India tour package with Travel Astu, your premier authority in bespoke, faith-based expeditions. This 10-day "Sacred Heartland & Heritage" circuit by Astu is a masterfully curated North India spiritual itinerary that bridges the ancient birthplace of Lord Rama in Ayodhya and the exile forests of Chitrakoot with the eternal city of Varanasi. Travel Astu Pvt Ltd has designed this comprehensive 10-day pilgrimage program to ensure international travelers experience the most revered sites of the Hindu faith—from the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to the childhood legends of Lord Krishna in Mathura and Vrindavan and the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra.
Your luxury spiritual vacation with Astu Travel is defined by elite logistics, including a flight from Delhi to Ayodhya and a high-speed journey on the Vande Bharat Express from Varanasi to Delhi in AC First Class. Throughout your journey, you will enjoy private AC transportation with onboard Wi-Fi and a professional driver. To ensure a world-class experience, we provide government-approved licensed guides to narrate the deep Vedic history of these lands. A signature highlight of our cultural India tours is an intimate evening at the Family Table India in Delhi, featuring a private cooking demonstration and Hindu family dinner. From sunrise boat rides on the Ganges to the mystical Saryu Aarti in Ayodhya, Astu ensures every detail of your 10-day holy city expedition is executed with 24/7 guest support and absolute precision.
Day to day itinerary
As per your flight or train time, our representative / driver will be there in airport with paging board (pla card) of your name. He will receive you in traditional Hindu way with garlands.
If you are arriving in day time, we will do half day Delhi tour. Visit - Akshardham Temple and Lotus Temple
If you are arriving afternoon or evening, we will transfer you to hotel.
Hotel check-in and relax.
Night in Delhi
After breakfast, start sightseeing of Delhi.
Visit: - Old Delhi Rikshaw ride, Spice & Dry Fruits Market visit, Qutub Minar, India Gate, President House, Parliament Building, War Memorial.
Evening visit local Hindu family house to have local traditional Thali dinner with family. Its unique experience and you will love this.
Night in Delhi.
Breakfast at hotel. As per flight time, transfer to Delhi airport for flight to Ayodhya.
As per time, our driver will be there at airport to receive you and he will transfer you to hotel. Reach Ayodhya, hotel check-in and relax.
Today all your wait to see Ram Mandir going over as today you are having darshan of Shri Ram Janam Bhoomi.
Say/Hail (बोलो) JAI SHRI RAM, JAI SIYA RAM, JAI HANUMAN.
Start Ayodhya Darshan Tour visiting first Shri Hanuman Garhi Mandir, then Kanak Bhawan, Shree Ramjanmbhumi Temple Ayodhya, Dashrath Bhawan, Tulsi Udhyan, Tulsi Smarak.
In the evening we will take you to Saryu Nadi (River) and here you will attend Aarti ceremony.
After finishing tour, you can enjoy in Ayodhya local market. Night in Ayodhya.
Today you can go one more time to Ram Mandir for darshan. If booking available, we will show you morning Aarti of Shri Ram Ji in Ram Janam Bhoomi Mandir. You can also visit Dashrath Mahal, Kanak Bhawan, and Hanuman Garhi one more time.
Then drive to Chitrakoot (275 Km). Hotel check-in and relax. Night in Chitrakoot.
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit - Ramghat, Kamadgiri, Sati Anusuya temple, Shri Kamta Nath Mandir, Janki Kund, Bharat Milap Mandir, Hanuman Dhara, Sphatik Shila, Gupt Godavari.
After finishing Chitrakoot tour, drive to Prayagraj (135 Km). Hotel check-in and night in Prayagraj.
After relax breakfast, visit - Triveni Sangam, Bade Hanuman Ji Mandir, Anand Bhawan, and Museum.
Drive to Varanasi, hotel check-in.
Evening ready to attend world famous Ganga Aarti Ceremony in the ghat of Kashi.
Night in Varanasi.
Early morning 5 AM start Ganga Ghats tour of Kashi. Our driver will receive you from hotel and drive to Ganga Ghats to explore sunrise darshan of mother Ganga.
Enjoy boat-ride and by boat visit all famous ghats of Varanasi. Visit Dashashwamedh Ghat, Assi Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat and all other ghats.
The have darshan of Baba Vishwanath in Kashi Vishwanath Temple which is one of
the Jyotirlingas amongs 12 Jyotirlinga. Then other temples from famous Narrow Street of Kashi.
Back to hotel and have breakfast. Little relax.
Then visit Tulsi Manas Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Nepali Temple, Durga Temple, Bharat Mata Temple.
Then visit Sarnath.
Sarnath is one of the most important, sacred and famous religious as well as pilgrimage place for the Buddhist World and as this is well known that this place is directly associated with the life and teachings of Lord Buddha From this place Lord Buddha has started the journey of Dhamma by giving his first sermon to his 5 students.
Visit Dhamek Stupa, Wat Thai, Sarnath Museum, Budhist Temple.
Night in Varanasi.
Early morning transfer to Varanasi railway station for train to Delhi.
This is one of the best train of Bharat. Your breakfast and lunch included in this train.
Reach Delhi and directly drive to Mathura.
Reach Mathura and relax.
Night in Mathura.
After breakfast, start Mathura and Vrindavan Darshan tour covering Shri Krishn Janam Bhoomi, Prem Mandir, Banke Bihari Temple, Shri Krishna Balaram ISKCON Temple, Dwarkadheesh Temple, Vishram Ghat and Radha Rani temple.
Night in Mathura.
Morning after breakfast, drive to Agra. Start Agra tour. Visit - Taj Mahal, Agra Red Fort and
Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj).
After completing Agra tour back to Delhi.
As per your flight time, we will transfer you to airport. Go back home collecting lifetime incredible memories of this amazing journey through all famous religious and spiritual places from north part of India.
Dhanyavad / Thank you very much. JAI SHRI RAM, JAI SIYA RAM, JAI HANUMAN, JAI SHRI KRISHN, RADHE - RADHE, HAR HAR MAHADEV
TOUR ENDS!!
Trip Highlights
- The Travel Astu Elite Service: Benefit from a dedicated 24/7 Guest Relation Manager, a private AC vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi, and personalized airport/station greetings.
- Global Language Expertise: Explore ancient heritage with professional, licensed guides available in English, Spanish, German, French, Russian, Italian, Tamil, and Hindi.
- The Family Table India Evening: Join a local Hindu family in Delhi for an authentic cooking masterclass and dinner—a perfect immersion into Indian home life.
- Spiritual Awakening in Kashi: Witness the powerful evening Ganga Aarti, enjoy a sunrise boat ride on the river, and savor a traditional lunch in Varanasi.
- Divine Ayodhya & Chitrakoot: Experience the Saryu Ghat Aarti and explore the newly inaugurated Ram Mandir, followed by a journey to the sacred landscapes of Chitrakoot.
- The Path of Lord Krishna: Visit the vibrant temples of Mathura and Vrindavan, the twin spiritual pillars of the Braj region.
- Mughal Grandeur: Witness the ethereal beauty of the Taj Mahal and the historic red sandstone of Agra Fort.
- High-Speed Luxury Rail: Experience modern India with AC First Class Vande Bharat tickets (all meals included) for the Varanasi to Delhi sector.
FAQs about this trip
Yes, because Travel Astu (also known as Astu) uses a "Fast-Track" strategy. By including a flight to Ayodhya and the high-speed Vande Bharat Express back to Delhi, we eliminate nearly 20 hours of road travel. This allows you more time for Sangam Darshan in Prayagraj and exploring the temples of Mathura.
Travel Astu Pvt Ltd includes AC First Class tickets on this modern high-speed train. It is much faster than a standard train or car. You will be served fresh, hygienic meals at your seat, and you can relax in premium air-conditioned comfort while the Indian landscape glides by.
This is a warm, authentic cultural exchange. You are invited into a local Hindu home for a cooking demonstration where you can learn about traditional spices. It is followed by a family dinner, allowing you to ask questions about daily life and traditions in a friendly environment. Explore guest memories on the Family Table India Facebook Page.
We provide government-approved guides who know the best vantage points. In Ayodhya, you will attend the Saryu Aarti, and in Varanasi, your guide will take you to the Ganga Aarti. We also include sunrise boat-ride tickets in Varanasi to see the city's spiritual awakening from the water.
Yes. Your Astu package is all-inclusive regarding transport. This means all toll taxes, city and state taxes, driver’s allowance, food, and fuel are covered. You won't have to worry about any hidden costs while traveling between cities like Chitrakoot and Prayagraj.
Absolutely. Travel Astu provides Wi-Fi in the vehicle for your entire tour. This allows you to share photos of the Taj Mahal or look up information about the Spice Market in Delhi in real-time as you travel.
Every guest is assigned a dedicated Astu Guest Relation Manager available via WhatsApp and Phone 24/7. Whether you need to find a specific souvenir in Mathura or want to adjust your pickup time for the airport, our team is always just one message away.
