Our Kashi-Varanasi-Prayagraj-Ayodhya Tour Packages cover the great pilgrim belt of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Kashi, also called Varanasi or Banaras, sits on the Ganga and is home to the Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga. Prayagraj, about 120 km to the west, has the Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, the Yamuna and the unseen Saraswati are believed to meet. Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, lies on the Sarayu river, roughly 200 to 230 km from Varanasi by road. Right now GoldBox Holidays lists one package in this category: a 6-day train tour from Hyderabad that covers Varanasi, Prayagraj and Sarnath. Tours that also include Ayodhya will be added here when they are ready.
Popular Kashi-Varanasi-Prayagraj-Ayodhya Tour Packages
The current trip suits pilgrims who like to travel by rail as a group.
- Varanasi-Kashi-Prayagraj-Sarnath Tour Package from Hyderabad By Train - 6 days and 5 nights by train from Hyderabad. Good for budget-minded families and elders who are used to long rail journeys.
Ayodhya is not part of this train tour at present. Check this page again for new departures that add Ayodhya.
Places you will visit
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi - one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor now links the temple to the river front.
- Dashashwamedh Ghat - the evening Ganga Aarti here, with big brass lamps and conch shells, draws large crowds every day.
- Sarnath - about 10 km from Varanasi, where the Buddha gave his first sermon. See the Dhamek Stupa and the site museum.
- Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj - pilgrims take a boat to the meeting point of the rivers for a holy dip. The Kumbh Mela and the yearly Magh Mela are held on these sands.
- Ayodhya - the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, consecrated in January 2024, along with Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan and the ghats of the Sarayu.
Best time to go
October to March is the most pleasant season for all four places. Winter mornings in December and January are cold and often foggy, which can delay trains. From April to June the heat is strong, so plan ghat walks at dawn. In the monsoon, from July to September, the rivers rise and boat rides may be limited. The Magh Mela at Prayagraj falls in January and February. Dev Deepawali lights up the Varanasi ghats on Kartik Purnima in November, and Ram Navami brings very large crowds to Ayodhya in March or April.
How to choose the right package
The train tour from Hyderabad is the value choice. The rail journey is long, well over 1,000 km each way, so bring snacks, a light blanket and something to read. Families with small children, or elders who find long train rides hard, may prefer a shorter trip once other packages are listed. Kashi needs a lot of walking, as cars cannot enter the old lanes near the temple. Plan at least one full day each for Varanasi and Prayagraj, and a separate day for Ayodhya. For a longer rail pilgrimage, see our Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train Packages. Pilgrims who also want Lord Jagannath's darshan can look at our Puri-Konark-Bhubaneswar Tour Packages.
Frequently asked questions
Does the current package include Ayodhya?
No. The live train tour covers Kashi, Prayagraj and Sarnath. Please read its itinerary for the exact day plan. Packages with Ayodhya will be listed on this page when ready.
Can I take my phone into Kashi Vishwanath or the Ram Mandir?
Both temples do not allow mobile phones, cameras or smart watches inside. Use the lockers near the entry points and keep a small cloth bag for your ID and offerings.
How far apart are Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya?
Varanasi to Prayagraj is about 3 hours by road. Prayagraj to Ayodhya is around 165 km, and Ayodhya to Varanasi is around 220 km.