Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Kashi and the Gaya Pind Daan.
An escorted group tour — train up from Pune, a flight home from Gaya, a tour manager throughout, and all entry fees, hotels and coach transport included.
- Duration
- 8 Nights / 9 Days
- Route
- Prayagraj → Ayodhya → Varanasi → Gaya
- Tour type
- Escorted group tour · Pilgrimage
- Ideal for
- Pilgrims and families travelling from Pune
7 Nights / 8 Days
- Twin sharing
- ₹36,000
- Single sharing
- ₹48,600
- Child 5–11, with bed
- ₹25,000
- Child 5–11, no bed
- ₹20,000
Per person, for the tour as described. Child rates apply to ages 5–11; under 5 and 12 and over are quoted on enquiry. Seats are confirmed on receipt of the booking amount.
- Triveni Sangam — the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati
- Holy dip at the Sangam
- Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya
- Hanuman Garhi and the Saryu river
- Kashi Vishwanath darshan
- Tulsi Manas Mandir
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Kal Bhairav Mandir
- Pind Daan at Gaya
- All entry fees included
8 nights, 9 days, planned hour by hour — open any day to see where you go, what you see and where you sleep.
Board the train at Pune or Daund for the journey north. Meals on the train are not included in the package.
- Meals
- No meals included
- Overnight
- On the train
Included in the tour
- Comfortable hotels throughout
- Eight nights across Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Varanasi and Gaya
- Two meals plus breakfast daily
- Tea or coffee three times daily, and 2 litres of mineral water per person per day
This is a fixed-departure group tour, so hotels are arranged in advance rather than chosen per booking.
Included in the package
- Eight nights' hotel accommodation
- All transfers and sightseeing by 2x2 push-back air-conditioned coach
- Two meals and one breakfast daily
- Tea or coffee three times daily, and 2 litres of mineral water per person per day
- All entry fees
- Tour manager throughout
Not included
- Train fare, air fare, and onboard tea, breakfast and meals
- GST at 5%
- Travel insurance
- Pandit and ritual charges for the Pind Daan
- Personal expenses
- Anything not specifically listed under inclusions
Pitru Paksha, the fortnight when Pind Daan is traditionally performed, brings very large crowds to Gaya — tell us if you want to travel in that window and we'll plan for it.
- October – March
- The comfortable season across the whole circuit.
- April – June
- Very hot on the plains — difficult for older travellers.
- July – September
- Monsoon. River levels rise and ghat access can be restricted.
Important travel notes
- Carry valid government-issued photo identification for the train and flight.
- Pind Daan is conducted by local pandas at Gaya and their charges are paid directly — they are not part of the package.
- Mobile phones, cameras and leather items are not permitted inside Kashi Vishwanath; cloakrooms are available at the gates.
- Queues at Kashi Vishwanath and Ram Janmabhoomi can be long, and security checks are strict at both.
- Carry a change of clothes for the holy dip at the Sangam.
- Boat services at the Sangam depend on river levels and the weather.
- Elderly travellers should carry regular medicines and prescriptions; several temples involve steps and long walks.
Optional experiences
These can be added to the package at an additional cost.
- Special darshan tickets where available
- Sarnath excursion from Varanasi
- Sunrise boat ride on the Ganga
- Additional nights at Varanasi
- Travel insurance
This package can be customised around
- Choice of group departure date
- Room occupancy
- Meal preferences
- Additional destinations such as Sarnath or Bodh Gaya
- Train or flight preference
Personalised tour planning
Every itinerary is planned around the group size, the children's ages, the seniors' comfort, your travel dates and your budget.
Carefully selected hotels
We recommend hotels on cleanliness, location, food quality, safety and comfort — the things you notice at 11pm, not the things in a brochure.
Private, comfortable transport
A private vehicle for the whole tour, so the family travels together at its own pace and stops where it likes.
Assistance before you travel
Flight booking guidance, hotel selection, packing and weather advice, sightseeing planning, travel documents, and child and senior-citizen requirements.
Support during the journey
Our team stays reachable on WhatsApp and phone for the length of the tour — and we already know your itinerary when you call.
Transparent pricing
Every inclusion and exclusion is explained before you book, and any optional charge is told to you in advance, not on the day.
Why families book with us
- Experienced travel planning team
- Personalised family holidays
- Carefully selected hotels
- Comfortable private transfers
- Transparent package details
- Flexible itinerary options
- Assistance from booking to return journey
- Reliable local coordination
- Support during emergencies
- Domestic and international travel expertise
Dhruv Tours plans fully managed Varanasi tour packages from Pune & Baramati — customised itineraries for families, couples, seniors and corporate groups. Flights or coach, verified hotels, meals, transfers, permits and an experienced tour manager are all handled by one team, at one price, with 24×7 support while you travel.
Ways to travel here
The places people picture when they think of Varanasi — every one of them on our itineraries, with the time to actually stand there.
01
Dashashwamedh Ghat
The great aarti, every evening, without fail.
02
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
The golden jyotirlinga at the city's heart.
03
Sarnath
Where the Buddha preached his first sermon.
04
Manikarnika Ghat
The burning ghat, and what the city teaches.
05
Assi Ghat
Morning yoga and the day's first boats.
06
Ramnagar Fort
The Maharaja's fort across the river.
07
Banaras Hindu University
And its serene Vishwanath temple.
08
Dhamek Stupa
The great stupa at Sarnath.
09
Ganges boat ride
Dawn on the water, the ghats waking up.
10
Sankat Mochan Temple
Tulsidas's Hanuman temple, always busy.
Tell us how many are travelling and roughly when. We'll send you the open departure dates, what the yatra covers, and the best quotation we can put together.
Please note
This itinerary is a suggested tour plan and may be modified depending on weather, road conditions, river levels, local regulations, hotel availability, train and flight timings and operational requirements. Darshan timings are controlled by the temple authorities and cannot be guaranteed.
