Varanasi, Chitrakoot and Lucknow Tour

Arrive at Varanasi Airport and transfer to your designated hotel. Once checked in, begin exploring the sacred river city with a visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, located near the riverbank. Walk through the narrow alleys and explore points of interest including Banaras Hindu University, Durga Temple, and the Kashi Vishwanath corridor. In the evening, set off on a guided food tour through the old streets to taste kachori, puri sabzi, chaat, jalebi, lassi, and sweets like rabri and malaiyo while observing traditional preparations. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Have breakfast at your hotel before taking a short 10-kilometre drive out to Sarnath. Explore the site where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon, taking in Dhamek Stupa, the Sarnath Museum, and surrounding archaeological monuments. Later in the afternoon, return to Varanasi for a scenic sunset boat ride along the Ganges. Glide past 84 ghats, enjoying complimentary vegetarian evening snacks on the water, before pulling up to witness the evening Ganga Aarti ceremonies from the river. Afterwards, return to your hotel for your second night in Varanasi.

Eat breakfast and begin the 250-kilometre drive from Varanasi to Chitrakoot, an ancient pilgrimage town associated with the exile of Lord Rama. After checking in to your Chitrakoot hotel, head out to Hanuman Dhara, ascending the hillside temple via ropeway for broad countryside views. Later, make your way to Ramghat along the riverbank. Embark on a relaxing boat ride where Lord Rama and Sita are said to have stayed, and observe the evening Ganga Aarti followed by the local Laser and Sound Show. Settle in for an overnight stay in Chitrakoot.

Check out from your Chitrakoot hotel in the morning and stop for a local breakfast on the road. Before leaving the area, visit Ram Darshan, a museum dedicated to the life and ideals of Lord Rama. Continue to Gupt Godavari, exploring the natural stream-fed caverns containing natural rock formations believed to be ancient throne sites. Depart on the 260-kilometre journey to Lucknow, checking in to your hotel on arrival. If time permits, take a walk along the landscaped Gomti Riverfront before returning to your hotel for an overnight rest.

Have breakfast at your hotel and dedicate your day to the monumental heritage of Lucknow. Visit Bada Imambara to inspect its expansive, beam-free central chamber, then head to Chota Imambara to see its ornate decorations and architectural layout. Stop by the towering seventeenth-century Rumi Darwaja gateway, followed by a quiet stroll in Hathi Park. In the evening, set out on a street food tour across Lucknow to taste authentic Awadhi specialities, including famous kebabs and fragrant biryanis. Return to your hotel for your final night.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Depending on the schedule of your onward transport, you may spend morning hours shopping for local crafts and souvenirs in Lucknow's markets. Check out by the standard time of 11:00 AM and make your own way to the railway station or airport for your onward journey, marking the end of the trip.