If you love exploring spiritual destinations in India, the newly launched Ganga Gaya Sangam Yatra by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is just for you. This curated tour will take place from September 2 to September 8, allowing you to explore some of the most revered spiritual sites across Gaya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Lucknow, and Naimisharanya.
What Is The Itinerary For The Ganga Gaya Sangam Yatra
The Ganga Gaya Sangam Yatra spans over seven days, offering a diverse and enriching experience. The journey will begin in Hyderabad, departing early in the morning for Gaya, where you will check into your hotel and visit the renowned Maha Bodhi Temple along with surrounding Buddhist sites. Your first stay will be in Gaya, where you will enjoy dinner after a fulfilling day.
On the second day, you’ll visit significant spiritual locations like the Vishnu Padam Temple and Mangala Gowri Shaktipeeth, before heading to Varanasi, India’s spiritual capital. After checking into your hotel in Varanasi, you will have the evening to explore local ghats and partake in the spiritual Ganga Aarti ceremony.
You will spend days three and four in Varanasi and visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Sarnath, among other important landmarks. On days three and four, you will also get enough time to go shopping, ensuring a balance of guided tours and independent experiences.
On day five, you will travel to Prayagraj to visit the Alopi Devi Temple and Triveni Sangam. In the evening, your journey will take you to Ayodhya, famed for its deep religious significance. The sixth day will involve a visit to the Ayodhya Temple before heading to Lucknow, where you will stay for two nights.
Lastly, on the seventh day, you will visit Naimisharanya for a full-day excursion before returning to Lucknow. Your spiritual exploration ends on the eighth day, when you will visit the historic Bara Imambara before catching your flight back to Hyderabad.
Package Pricing And Inclusions For Ganga Gaya Sangam Yatra
The pricing for this yatra is based on occupancy. For example, single occupancy starts at ₹54,800, while double occupancy is priced at ₹41,000 per person.
The package includes round-trip air tickets from Hyderabad, accommodations for 6 nights, daily breakfast and dinner, and a guided AC bus for sightseeing as per the itinerary. Additional perks include travel insurance, all applicable taxes, and an IRCTC tour escort for seamless navigation throughout your journey.
What’s Not Included
While the package covers a lot of services, things such as entrance fees to sightseeing locations, lunch, local transport charges, and personal expenses (like laundry and tips) are not included.
You can book your tour now on IRCTC’s website.
Summing Up
The IRCTC Ganga Gaya Sangam Yatra is a 7-day spiritual tour (September 2–8) that takes travelers through some of India’s most sacred destinations – Gaya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Lucknow, and Naimisharanya. Starting from Hyderabad, the package includes round-trip flights, 6 nights’ accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner, AC sightseeing transport, travel insurance, taxes, and an IRCTC tour guide.
