An unforgettable journey awaits
Citibond Tours' North India Temples – 14 Days is a soul-stirring Hindu pilgrimage tracing the most sacred shrines of the Ganges plain and the Himalayan foothills. Beginning in Delhi, the journey carries pilgrims to the eternal city of Varanasi for a boat tour on the Ganges and darshan at Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna Devi and the spectacular Ganga Aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat. The yatra then weaves through the Sangam city of Allahabad, the Ramayana shrines of Chitrakoot, the holy birthplace of Lord Rama at Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi, and the forest tirthas of Naimisharanya, before ascending to the sacred riverside cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh for the evening aarti on the banks of the Ganges. The tour concludes in Delhi with a visit to the magnificent Akshardham Temple. Comfortable 4-star accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner, all internal flights and private air-conditioned transfers are included throughout this carefully crafted spiritual circuit.
Tour Highlights
- Sacred boat tour on the River Ganges visiting the bathing ghats of Varanasi
- Witness the evening Ganga Aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi and Har-ki-Pauri in Haridwar
- Darshan at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Kanak Bhawan and Hanuman Garhi in holy Ayodhya
- Pilgrimage to the Ramayana sites of Chitrakoot including Kamadgiri and Hanuman Dhara
- Visit the sacred Sangam city of Allahabad and the forest shrines of Naimisharanya
- Spiritual visits to Rishikesh's Triveni Ghat and Delhi's Akshardham Temple
Sacred sites you'll visit
Golden Temple (Old Vishwanath Temple)
80mVaranasi
One of the most sacred Shiva temples in Varanasi, visited along the narrow lanes after the boat tour on the Ganges.
Annapurna Devi Temple
80mVaranasi
Sacred temple dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, the deity of food and nourishment, visited in Varanasi's old city.
Vishalakshi Temple
80mVaranasi
One of the Shakti Peethas, dedicated to Goddess Vishalakshi.
Bhairav Nath Temple
80mVaranasi
Sacred temple of Kaal Bhairav, the guardian deity of Varanasi; visited for rituals and Pind Daan for ancestors.
Bharat Mata Mandir
80mVaranasi
Unique temple dedicated to Mother India, featuring a marble relief map of undivided India.
Durga Temple
80mVaranasi
Historic temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, known for its red ochre colour.
Tulsi Manas Mandir
80mVaranasi
Temple marking the place where Tulsidas composed the Ramcharitmanas.
Sankat Mochan Temple
80mVaranasi
Famous Hanuman temple founded by Tulsidas, revered for relieving devotees of troubles.
New Vishwanath Temple
80mVaranasi (BHU)
Modern Shiva temple located on the campus of Banaras Hindu University.
Dasaswamedh Ghat
80mVaranasi
The principal ghat on the Ganges in Varanasi, famed for its spectacular evening Ganga Aarti.
Hanuman Temple
98mAllahabad (Prayagraj)
Famous temple at the Sangam featuring a reclining idol of Lord Hanuman.
Ram Ghat
200mChitrakoot
Sacred ghat on the Mandakini River associated with Lord Rama's exile.
Hanuman Dhara
350mChitrakoot
Hilltop shrine where a natural stream of water falls on Lord Hanuman's idol, said to have cooled him after burning Lanka.
Sita Kund
200mChitrakoot
Sacred pond associated with Goddess Sita during her stay in Chitrakoot.
Sati Ansuiya Ashram
300mChitrakoot
Ashram of sage Atri and his wife Anusuya, an important site in the Ramayana tradition.
Kamadgiri
300mChitrakoot
The forested hill considered the original embodiment of Lord Rama, circumambulated by pilgrims.
Ram Ki Paidi
93mAyodhya
A series of ghats on the banks of the Sarayu River, beautifully lit in the evenings.
Treta Ke Thakur
93mAyodhya
Ancient temple marking the place where Lord Rama performed the Ashvamedha Yagya.
Ram Janmabhoomi Temple
93mAyodhya
The grand temple at the birthplace of Lord Rama, one of Hinduism's most revered pilgrimage sites.
Kanak Bhawan
93mAyodhya
Temple believed to have been gifted by Queen Kaikeyi to Sita, housing golden-crowned idols of Ram and Sita.
Hanuman Garhi
100mAyodhya
Hilltop temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the guardian deity of Ayodhya.
Sita Rasoi
93mAyodhya
Symbolic kitchen of Goddess Sita preserved as a sacred shrine.
Chakra Tirth
150mNaimisharanya
Sacred pond believed to have been created by Lord Vishnu's Sudarshan Chakra, the spiritual centre of Naimisharanya.
Lalita Devi Temple
150mNaimisharanya
One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, dedicated to Goddess Lalita.
Hanuman Gadi
150mNaimisharanya
Revered Hanuman shrine within the sacred forest of Naimisharanya.
Har Ki Pauri Ghat
314mHaridwar
The most sacred ghat in Haridwar where pilgrims take a holy dip in the Ganges and witness the famed evening Ganga Aarti.
Triveni Ghat
372mRishikesh
The largest bathing ghat in Rishikesh, believed to be the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and legendary Saraswati, with daily Ganga Aarti at dusk.
Shani Mandir
372mRishikesh
Small temple dedicated to Lord Shani located near Triveni Ghat.
Akshardham Temple
216mDelhi
Magnificent modern Hindu temple complex showcasing India's spiritual heritage and architecture.
Accommodation notes
- Day 5 (Allahabad): 3-star hotel accommodation in Allahabad part (rest of the tour is 4-star)
- Day 6 (Allahabad): 3-star hotel accommodation in Allahabad part (rest of the tour is 4-star)
Important information
- •Flight options from Birmingham and Manchester are available at supplement cost
- •Pricing varies by group size — from £3095 (min 2 adults), £2850 (min 4 adults), £2625 (min 6 adults), £2550 (min 8 adults)
- •Accommodation is 4-star throughout except 3-star in Allahabad portion
- •Services of tour manager are NOT included (not an escorted tour)
- •Single room supplement is £675
- •Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat takes place at 5 PM in winter and 6 PM in summer
Single room supplement: £675 per adult.
Your itinerary
London to Delhi
Take flight from London to Delhi.
Delhi
Arrival at Delhi, pickup and transfer to hotel. Check-in at hotel. Overnight stay.
Delhi – Varanasi (by Flight)
After breakfast transfer to airport, connect flight for Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi Airport and directly proceed to your hotel. Check in to hotel and proceed for Boat Tour on River Ganges visiting all the bathing Ghats followed by walk through the narrow lanes visiting the Golden Temple (Old Vishwanath Temple), Annapurna Devi Temple, Vishalakshi Temple. Dinner & Night halt at Varanasi.
Varanasi
After breakfast visit Bhairav Nath Temple; in case you wish to perform some Rituals/Pind Daan for your ancestors, you may perform this morning. Later visit Bharat Mata Mandir (Mother of India), Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Sankat Mochan Temple and New Vishwanath Temple. Evening visit for Ganga Arti at Dasaswamedh Ghat. Dinner & Night halt at Varanasi.
Varanasi – Allahabad
After breakfast drive to Allahabad, a beautiful city situated at the confluence of the River Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, and visit Hanuman Temple, visit Anand Bhawan and night stay at hotel.
Allahabad – Chitrakoot – Allahabad
After breakfast, proceed to Chitrakoot — visit Ram Ghat, Hanuman Dhara, Sita Kund, Sati Ansuiya Ashram, Kamadgiri. Evening back to Allahabad, overnight stay at hotel.
Allahabad – Ayodhya
After breakfast proceed to Ayodhya (a popular Pilgrimage Centre, this town is closely associated with Lord Rama); have lunch and in the evening stroll around Ram Ki Paidi for amazing photography, Treta Ke Thakur where Lord Rama conducted Ashvamedha Yagya. Overnight stay at hotel.
Ayodhya
After breakfast visit again to Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Kanak Bhawan, Hanuman Garhi, Sita Rasoi. Overnight stay at hotel.
Ayodhya – Naimisharanya – Lucknow
After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed for the sightseeing of Naimisharanya that includes Chakra Tirth, Lalita Temple, Hanuman Gadi etc. Evening back to Lucknow, overnight stay at hotel.
Lucknow – Dehradun – Haridwar (By flight)
After breakfast transfer to airport, connect flight for Dehradun. On arrival transfer to hotel, overnight stay.
Haridwar
After breakfast visit Haridwar — the place where people from across India visit for pilgrimage and to take a holy dip into the holy river Ganges. Haridwar City is ancient and is one of the most sacred cities in India. The diverse nature of the Hindu religion has attracted foreign visitors from all around the world. Foreigners are always attracted to Haridwar because here they can closely experience India's complex culture, various Hindu rituals and the ancient civilization. Evening visit Ganga Aarti at the Ghat (Har-ki-Pauri). Overnight stay at Haridwar hotel.
Haridwar – Rishikesh – Haridwar
After breakfast drive to Rishikesh, visit Triveni Ghat — the biggest bathing ghat in Rishikesh. Situated near the main market, this ghat has a mesmerizing view of mountain and river. The reason for the name is that it is believed to be the confluence of three rivers — Ganges, Yamuna and legendary Saraswati. Due to the confluence this ghat is a great place to take a bath. The ghat is a structure of steps where people can access the river for a holy bath. Every day Ganges ceremony (Ganga Aarti) is organized at the ghat in the evening (5 PM in winter and 6 PM in summer). This is a beautiful place to sit right on the bank of the river and view the mountain and river with the company of a cool river breeze. Triveni Ghat is situated just 100 meters from the main market. A small Shani Mandir is also located near Triveni Ghat.
Haridwar – Delhi
After breakfast drive to Delhi. On arrival visit Akshardham Temple, overnight stay at hotel.
Delhi – London
After breakfast, check-out from hotel. Pickup and transfer to airport for onward flight.
What's included
Included
- International Economy Class air ticket (London to Delhi & Return)
- Domestic Economy class air ticket (Delhi to Varanasi / Lucknow to Delhi) – 20kg luggage included
- Accommodation in 4-Star hotel in standard room on twin/double sharing basis (3* hotel in Allahabad part)
- Daily Breakfast and Dinner at hotel
- All sightseeing and intercity transfer as per Itinerary by Private A/c Vehicle basis
Not Included
- Visa Fee
- Travel Insurance
- Lunches / Any meals not mentioned
- Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone bills, drinks etc.
- Any transfers not mentioned
- Any items not mentioned
- Any Monument Entrance Charges not mentioned
- Camera Fees
- Services of tour manager
- Single room supplement: £675
- Pony / Doli / Porter during trekking
- Helicopter services
- Entrance fees and monument charges
- Expenses due to factors beyond the operator's control (delays, roadblocks, weather, political disturbances)
Departure dates & prices
| Departure Date | Price (pp) | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2026 | £2,550 | Available |
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