Seek Divine Blessings At Varanasi, Gaya & Allahabad

5 Places to Visit in Varanasi Gaya Allahabad

1. Ganga Aarti

Fee: Free

Timings: Starts right before the sunset

Distance from city center: 5 kms

Watching the Ganga Aarti is one of the best experiences of visiting Varanasi, and it is a truly mesmerizing sight to behold. With hundreds of oil lamps being lit and being lifted and lowered in tandem by the high priests of the temple is sure to spellbind you. You can check out the aarti from the ghats or hire a boat that will bring you closer to the entire process.

2. Sankat Mochan Temple

Fee: Free

Timings: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Distance from city center: 8 kms

Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanasi is a popular pilgrimage spot for those of the Hindu faith. Located on the banks of the Assi River, the temple was established by Sri Goswami Tulsidas, who was a preacher, poet and saint, towards the late 16th century. It is one of the oldest temples in the city.

3. Chinese temple

Fee: Free

Timings: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Distance from city center: 15 kms

The Buddhist monks built the Chinese Temple. This includes magnificent Chinese artwork inside the sanctum with a bust of Lord Buddha.

4. Root Institute for Wisdom Culture

Fee: Free

Timings: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1:15 pm to 5:00 pm

Distance from city center: 15 kms

Root Institute of Culture of Wisdom is a Buddhist Centre that educates and encourages a culture of wisdom through programs and social services. It works according to Tibetan tradition and is often known as a religious retreat that provides a calm environment for learning and observing culture in its true form.

5. The Mahabodhi Temple

Fee: Free

Timings: 5:00 am to 12:00 pm, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Distance from city center: 16 kms

As a part of Varanasi Gaya Allahabad package you will be visiting Mahabodhi Temple which is a Buddhist temple that represents the location where it is said that the Lord Buddha has achieved enlightenment. Lord Buddha holds a very important place in India's religious history as it is believed that he was Lord Vishnu's 9th and most recent incarnation to walk the earth. It is likely to see many monks and devotees doing endless prostrations on the tree. It is a purifying ritual, and it is estimated that some monks at one time perform up to 1,00,000 prostrations. The temple's architecture and its quiet and harmonious atmosphere will certainly thrill you when you explore it.

Is This Trip Right For Me?

This trip is right for you, if you:

• Want to check out the rich cultural heritage of these three holy cities



• Are seeking divine blessings



• Need to explore a feeling of serenity that you won’t find anywhere else