Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city’s winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

Haridwar: One of the holiest pilgrimages in India, Haridwar, or the ‘gateway to gods’, is located where Ganga, the sacredest of all Indian rivers, enters the Indo-Gangetic plains. Located at the foothills of the Himalayas, Haridwar is a city of temples and ashrams and its pious ambience envelops everyone. Haridwar is one of the four holy Indian cities that host the Kumbh Mela, a pious gathering of millions of Hindu devotees every 12 years. The Ardh Kumbh is organised here every six years. It also hosts the Kanwar mela every year during the rainy season. The ‘Panch Tirth’ or the five pilgrimages located within the periphery of Haridwar, are Gangadwara (Har Ki Pauri), Kushwart (Ghat), Kankhal, Bilwa Tirtha (Mansa Devi Temple) and Neel Parvat (Chandi Devi). Haridwar serves as the gateway to the Char Dham of Uttarakhand as well. 

Mathura (or Brajbhoomi) is famous as the birthplace of Lord Krishna, an important deity in the Hindu religious pantheon. It is an important pilgrim place of the Hindus and one of the seven sacred cities in India. The main pilgrim center in Mathura is the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple.

Vrindavan: is a holy town in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The Hindu deity Krishna is said to have spent his childhood here. It’s home to temples, many dedicated to Krishna and his lover, the deity Radha. At Banke Bihari Temple, the curtain in front of Krishna’s statue is opened and closed every few minutes. At Radha Raman Temple, a gold plate beside Krishna signifies Radha. Prem Mandir is a huge white marble temple.

Agra: Located on the banks of River Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh, Agra is a popular tourist destination as it is home to one of the 7 wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal. It is a sneak peek into the architectural history and legacy of the Mughal Empire with two other UNESCO World Heritage Sites Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. History, architecture, romance all together create the magic of Agra, and hence, makes for a must-visit for anyone living in or visiting India. Apart from its monuments, Agra has some exciting stuff for foodies. It is as famous for its Petha (a sweet made from pumpkin and flavored with rose water and saffron) as it is for the Taj Mahal. Agra is also well known for its marble artifacts which are best bought in the Sadar Bazaar or Kinaari Bazaar area. 

Day 01: Start
Star from your location towards Varanasi.

Day 02: Arrive Varanasi
Reach varanasi early in the morning and check-in to hotel. After lunch local sightseeing of Varanasi.

Day 03: Varanasi to Haridwar
After breakfast start for Haridwar by train .Reach Haridwar in evening and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Haridwar.

Day 04: Haridwar Local Sightseeing
Full day Haridwar local sightseeing, lunch break at hotel. Evening free for individual activities.Overnight stay in Haridwar.

Day 05: Haridwar-Rishikesh-Haridwar
After breakfast drive to Rishikesh for Local sightseeing (Laxmanjhula-Ramjhula etc.). Back hotel at lunch, after lunch visit Mansa Debi and Chandi Debi by Cable Car (At your own cost). Overnight stay in Haridwar.

Day 06: Haridwar to Mathura
Early morning at 06.45 board 18478 (KALINGAUTKAL EXP). Reach Mathura at 14.10 and transfer to hotel. Evening free for individual avtivities. Overnight stay in Mathura.

Day 07: Mathura Sightseeing
After breakfast Local sightseeing of Mathura, Back hotel at lunch. After lunch visit Shri Krishna Janmasthan, Birla Mandir. Overnight stay in Mathura.

Day 08: Mathura – Vrinadavan – Mathura
After breakfast drive to Vrindavan for local sightseeing (Banke Bihari Mandir, Radha Raman Temple, Sri Ranganath Temple, Iscon Temple etc. After lunch enjoy lighting in Prem Mandir. Overnight stay in Mathura.

Day 09: Mathura – Agra
After breakfast with packed lunch start for Agra sightseeing (Fatepur Sikri, Agra Fort, Akbar tomb, Jama Masjid and the famous, one of the seven wounders of the world Taj Mahal. Check-in to the hotel in evening. Overnight stay in Agra.

Day 10: Agra Railway Station
After lunch proceed to Agra railway station for return journey. Board 12320 (AGC-KOAA EXP) at 16.45.

Day 11: Back
Back Home today.
Tour Terminate…..

COST INCLUDES: 

• Deluxe Accommodation.
• Accommodation on Double / Triple Sharing Basis.
• Meal Plan : API (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Vehicle – Exclusive Private vehicle
• All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).

COST EXCLUDES:

• Air Fare / Train fare.
• Any other meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
• Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity. Mineral /soft / hard drinks, rafting, joy ride, Pony Ride, Cable Car.
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
• Room Heater, Local Cab fare, Guide charges & Entrance Fees.
• River cruise, Traditional Dance & Elephant or Jeep Safari.
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc. (to be borne by the client, who is directly payable on the spot).
• Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
• Travel Insurances.
• Anything which is not include in the inclusion.

By Air:

Located just 18 km away from the main city, Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport serves Varanasi. It is the nearest airport to the city, situated in the north-west direction. Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Jet Airways and Vistara are the domestic airlines operating in this city. They directly connect Varanasi with the other Indian cities like Agra, Delhi, Bhubaneshwar, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Goa, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram and Hyderabad. In 2005, the airport was granted international status and since then it is well-connected with few of the international cities like Sharjah, Kathmandu, Colombo and Bangkok. The international lines that operate in this airport are the Air India Express, Buddha Air, Sri Lankan Airlines, Thai Airways and Thai Air Asia.

By Train:

Varanasi Junction, or the Varanasi Cant. Railway Station is the largest railhead in the city that serves almost 360,000 passengers daily. 240 trains pass through the city connecting it with some of the major cities like Surat, New Delhi, Kanpur, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Kolkata and many others.

By Road:

Varanasi is well-connected to other cities via National Highways 2, 7, 29 and 56. The major cities it is linked with via road are Kolkata, Kanpur, Agra, New Delhi, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Jaunpur, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Salem, Madurai, Kanyakumari etc. State-run buses as well as private-run AC buses are available for travelling to Varanasi.

Summer (April – June) 

This season is usually avoided by most tourists as the temperature during the months of April to June could go as high as 45 degree celcius. The intense heat hinders all your travel plans, as you wouldn’t be able to witness the ancient architectural marvels of Agra-Mathura-Vrindavan that are best witnessed during the day. The Yamuna River also dries up in Summers not allowing devotees to take a dip. Hence, summers are best avoided.

Monsoon (July – September) 

The monsoon months from July to September is an ideal time to visit Agra-Mathura-Vrindavan as the temperature is soothingly between 24-degree Celsius to 32-degree Celsius. This time of the year is also an excellent option to plan a trip to this holy city as the weather is agreeable and cold rain showers are a respite from the torrid summer. Clear skies over the Yamuna River with fresh water and serene ambience make Vrindavan beautiful. The entire city during this time of the year adds to the beauty of the ghats.

Winter (October – March) 

The winter months from October to March is another ideal time to visit Agra-Mathura-Vrindavan as the temperature hovers between 5 – 27-degree Celsius. This is the best time to plan your trip since the festival of Holi is celebrated with great pomp. The famous Boat Festival in ISKCON temple, Diwali and Dussehra witnesses a vast crowd during this time. Plunge into the Yamuna river and witness the grand festivity of Vrindavan during Winter.