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Experience City of Nawabs - Lucknow and Holy City of Varanasi
Experience City of Nawabs - Lucknow and Holy City of Varanasi
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Highlights: Delhi - Lucknow - Varanasi - Delhi


Deposit £150.00 pp


Note:
- All the national parks of Madhya Pradesh parks will remain closed for Afternoon Safari on all Wednesdays, Holi & Diwali
- Avoid Bright colors during Safari
- Dont's forget to carry the camera


Hotels featured or similar:
Delhi - Lalit Hotel
Lucknow - Lebua
Varanasi - Madin Hotel
Delhi - Pride Plaza Aerocity


Experience the City of Lucknow, popularly known as the city of Nawabs with its rich history, culture, monuments, cuisine & mannerism followed by the Holy city of Varanasi which is a city in Northern India also known as Benares or Kashi. The city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and is not only the spiritual capital of India, but also the holiest of seven sacred cities in Hinduism, and it played a significant role in the development of Buddhism. Here You will witness thousands of pilgrims taking a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges, narrow streets, Temple Bells, religious activities of the pilgrims on the ghats (bathing places), and an early morning boat ride is also included in your tour visiting different ghats and return via narrow streets and the world-famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple.


Itinerary:
3rd Oct’2022 Mon: London Heathrow to Delhi by flight.


4th Oct’22 Tue: Delhi
0820 Hrs: Arrive at Delhi airport. Upon arrival at Delhi airport welcome, meet and assisted by our representative and transfer to Hotel
Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel.


5th Oct’22 Wed: Delhi to Lucknow by train Shatabadi Express:0610-1245 Hrs
Transfer from Hotel to New Delhi railway station in time to board the train for Lucknow. Local snacks, tea/coffee, and Breakfast will be served on board.


1245 Hrs: Arrive at Lucknow railway station. Upon arrival at Lucknow railway station transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at Hotel.

6th Oct’22 Thu: Lucknow
Today after breakfast you will enjoy the city tour visiting Bara Imambara – Bara means big, and an imambara is a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari. It was built in 1784 by the fourth Nawab of Awadh known as Asaf-ud-Daula. The Bara Immambara is among the grandest buildings of Lucknow.


Chattar Manzil or Umbrella Palace was constructed by order of Nawab Ghazi Uddin Haider and completed after his death by his successor. It is one of the imposing structures built by the Nawabs of Lucknow.
Jama Masjid – located in the center of the old city, this congregational mosque was built by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1423 built-in yellow sandstone. It combines the best Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture. Rumi Darwaza - of Lucknow is one of the most impressive architectural structures in India. Clock Tower – The huge tower was constructed by Nawab Nasir-ud-Din haider in the year 1880. Overnight stay at Hotel


7th Oct’22 Fri: Lucknow to Varanasi by train Intercity: 0700-1330 Hrs
Transfer from Hotel to Lucknow railway station in time to board the train for Varanasi


1330 Hrs: Arrive at Varanasi - a famous Hindu holy city situated on the banks of the river Ganges (Ganga). It is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, dating back thousands of years. It is often also referred to as a "city of temples and learning". The culture of Varanasi is deeply associated with the river Ganga and its religious importance. The city has been a cultural and religious center. Varanasi has its own style of classical Hindustani music and has produced prominent musicians, philosophers, poets, and writers in Indian history. It is one of the cities mentioned in the Bible and has been known to the world for its sericulture.


Upon arrival at Varanasi railway station transfer to hotel
Rest of the day at leisure to explore Holy city at your own pace
Overnight stay at Hotel


8th Oct’22 Sat: Varanasi
Early morning you will be taken on a visit to the Ghats witnessing the Hindu pilgrims perform the rituals and following the centuries-old tradition and belief that by dying in Varanasi or by immersing the mortal remains in the holy Ganges, it clears one from the birth circle and you are incarnated to human life in the next birth. You would be taking a boat cruise on the river Ganges around all the ghats and stopping at the important ones. The riverfront, as seen from a boat, early in the morning, is a spiritually uplifting sight, you de-board the boat at Manikarnika Ghats and walk down towards the narrow lanes experiencing the daily lifestyle of people and visit Golden Temple(Kashi Vishwanath temple)


Return to hotel to have breakfast
After breakfast you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city BHU (Banaras Hindu University), Bharat Mata temple – was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1936 and houses one perfect relief map of India carved out of marble. The Temple was gifted by the nationalist Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta (Barat Ratana) and Shri Durga Prasad Khatri, leading numismatists and antiquarians., Drive pass Durga temple- commonly called the ‘Monkey temple’, it was built in the 18th century. There is a pond adjacent to the temple called “Durgakund”.

Evening witness Aarti by boat on the Ganges.
Overnight stay at Hotel


9th Oct’22 Sun: Varanasi
Early in the morning, you will be taken for The program 'Subah-e-Banaras' has begun with a one-hour yoga session at 5 am followed by a two-hour music recital from 6 to 8 am. The program has been named so, with a view to sunrise from the ghats. Besides yoga and music, ancient practices like Yajna would also be added. The program includes Morning Ganga Aarti with Shehnai and 'Mangalacharan' in morning ragas. Breakfast at the hotel


Afternoon excursion to Sarnath the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples. The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha temples, the Dhamekha stupa, Chaukhandi stupa, and the archaeological museum. ( Museum Closed on Friday)
Overnight stay at Hotel

10th Oct’22 Mon: Varanasi to Delhi by train Vande Bharat Exp: 1500-2300 Hrs (Except Mon & Thu)
Morning at leisure. Transfer from Hotel to Varanasi Jn railway station to board the train for Delhi.
2300 Hrs: Arrive New Delhi railway station.
Upon arrival at New Delhi railway station transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.


11th Oct’22 Tue: Delhi to London Heathrow by flight
Transfer from Hotel to Delhi airport in time to board flight for London Heathrow



Offer Includes

  • Return flights from London Heathrow
  • Airport taxes
  • 7 nights accommodation as per Itinerary
  • All transfers, sightseeing & excursion as mentioned in Itinerary by air conditioned car
  • Services of local English speaking guide as per the Itinerary during city tour
  • Entrance Fees to the monument
  • Train fare for the sector Delhi / Lucknow by air conditioned chair car, Lucknow and Varanasi by chair car & Varanasi and Delhi by first class air conditioned
  • Boat ride on river Ganges at Varanasi

Meal Plans

  • Bed & Breakfast