9 Days 8 Nights - With Lucknow - Chitrakoot - Vindhyachal Tour

Ayodhya + Varanasi + Prayagraj 3-city tour with extended 7-9 day options, timings, and practical tips:

Cost Breakdown 2026
Category 5D/4N 7D/6N 9D/8N Hotels
Budget* ₹17,544 ₹24,000 ₹32,000 3-Star
Standard* ₹29,000 ₹38,000 ₹48,000 3-4 Star
Luxury* ₹45,000+ ₹60,000+ ₹75,000+ 4-5 Star heritage

Critical Timings & Rules
Kashi Vishwanath: 4:00 AM-11:00 PM. Mangla Aarti 3 AM needs prior booking. VIP ₹500 cuts 2-3 hr wait
Ram Janmabhoomi: 6:30 AM-9:30 PM. Mobiles/locker banned. Sugam Darshan ₹300 online
Sangam Boat: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM. Sunrise best. Govt rate ₹42, private ₹100-₹300
Saryu Aarti: 6:00-6:30 PM daily at Ram Ki Paidi. Reach 30 min early for seats
Temple dress: No shorts/sleeveless. No leather in Ayodhya temples

Smart Tips for 3-City Circuit
Route efficiency: Fly into Varanasi, exit from Lucknow or Ayodhya. Saves 5 hrs backtracking
Train option: Vande Bharat Varanasi-Prayagraj 1.5 hrs, Prayagraj-Ayodhya 3 hrs if you want to avoid road
Festivals: Ram Navami Mar-Apr in Ayodhya, Dev Deepawali Nov in Varanasi, Magh Mela Jan-Feb Prayagraj = 10x crowds
Food: Varanasi – kachori-sabzi, malaiyo winter only. Prayagraj – Netram kachori. Ayodhya – pure veg only
Shopping: Banarasi silk at Varanasi TFC, religious books/idols Ayodhya, guava Prayagraj
Health: Carry water, ORS. Ghats have steep steps. Pre-book wheelchair if needed

Sample packing: Cotton clothes, shawl for temples, slip-on sandals, small backpack for temples, power bank

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Travel month – to avoid heat/Kumbh crowds
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Must-haves – VIP darshan, heritage hotels, food tours?
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