5 Days, Varanasi & Ayodhya. The Sacred Ganges and the Birthplace of Rama.
Two of the holiest cities of the north in one journey. Varanasi's ghats and Ganga Aarti, and Ayodhya's Ram Mandir and Sarayu river. A deep spiritual circuit through the heart of sacred India.
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5 Days / 4 Nights
5 Days Best of Varanasi + Ayodhya: The Full Picture
This 5 day spiritual circuit links the two great sacred cities of the north. Varanasi, the oldest living city, where the ghats and the Ganga Aarti embody the cycle of life and death on the Ganges. And Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, where the grand new Ram Mandir has drawn pilgrims from across the world.
Arranged privately from Malaysia, the trip comes with a professional guide and a private vehicle linking the two cities. You experience the sunrise boats and aarti of Varanasi and the temples and Sarayu river of Ayodhya, a profound journey through the spiritual heart of India.
Package Includes
- ✓Hotel Stay (4 nights)
- ✓Daily Breakfast
- ✓Private Vehicle & Professional Guide
- ✓Sunrise Boat Ride
- ✓Return Airport Transfers
Not Included
- ×International Flights
- ×India Visa Fee (30-day e-Visa applies)
- ×ETIQA Travel Insurance (1-5 Days) RM41
- ×Entrance Fees (unless stated)
- ×Lunches and dinners (unless stated)
- ×Personal Expenses
- ×Optional tour tips
Why Travellers from Malaysia Love This Trip
Varanasi's Ghats & Ganga Aarti
The sunrise boat ride along the ghats and the spectacular evening Ganga Aarti, the essential experiences of the spiritual capital.
Ayodhya's Ram Mandir
The magnificent new Ram Janmabhoomi temple, built on the believed birthplace of Lord Rama, the spiritual heart of resurgent Ayodhya.
Sarayu River & Sacred Sites
Hanuman Garhi, the serene Guptar Ghat and the Sarayu river aarti at Ayodhya, alongside Sarnath near Varanasi, deepen the pilgrimage.
Your 5 Days Itinerary
Arrive Varanasi
No meals
Met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Evening Ganga Aarti from a boat.
Suggested activities
- Evening Ganga Aarti from a boat
- Old city lanes
- First Banarasi meal
Sunrise Boat, Temples & Sarnath
Breakfast
Sunrise boat ride, temples and Sarnath.
Suggested activities
- Sunrise boat ride
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Sarnath excursion
- Optional Pind Daan prayers
Varanasi to Ayodhya
Breakfast
Drive to Ayodhya, with an evening Sarayu river aarti.
Suggested activities
- Drive to Ayodhya
- Sarayu river evening aarti
- Settle in
Ayodhya Sightseeing
Breakfast
A full day at the sacred sites of Ayodhya with your guide.
Suggested activities
- Ram Janmabhoomi temple
- Hanuman Garhi
- Kanak Bhawan
- Guptar Ghat
Depart
Breakfast
A final darshan before your transfer to the airport.
Suggested activities
- Final darshan
- Prasad and offerings
- Airport transfer
Choose Your Comfort Level
Centrally located hotels with easy access to the main sights. Pick the tier that suits your style.
3 Star
Budget Friendly
3-star hotels or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1588 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1538 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1488 per person
From RM1588
per person
4 Star
Value Plus Comfort
4-star hotels or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1888 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1848 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1808 per person
From RM1888
per person
5 Star
Premium Value Stay
5-star hotels or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM2288 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM2258 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM2228 per person
From RM2288
per person
Two Sacred Cities, One Guided Journey
Linking Varanasi and Ayodhya takes good routing and a guide who understands both traditions. We handle the boats, the timings and the temples. Dhesu has arranged spiritual India journeys since 1988.
MATTA & IATA Registered
Fully licensed Malaysian travel agency. We guide you through India e-Visa documentation with every booking.
Private Tours, Daily Departures
No minimum group to wait for. Your trip runs on your dates, your pace, your own vehicle and guide.
A Real Team to Call
Reachable throughout your trip. Flight delayed, your guide waits. Plans change, we adapt on the ground.
Group & Custom Pricing
Travelling as a family or group lowers the per-person cost. Ask us for a tailored quote.
Varanasi & Ayodhya Tour from Malaysia
This 5 day spiritual circuit links the two great sacred cities of the north: Varanasi on the Ganges and Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama.
With a professional guide and a private vehicle, you experience the sunrise boats and aarti of Varanasi and the Ram Mandir and Sarayu river of Ayodhya, a profound and well-paced pilgrimage.
For the full circuit including Prayagraj, see our 6 day Sacred Triangle package.
A Deeper Spiritual Circuit
Varanasi and Ayodhya together form one of the most meaningful pilgrimages in North India. Varanasi embodies the eternal cycle of life and death on the Ganges; Ayodhya celebrates the divine through the story of Lord Rama.
Visiting both, with the new Ram Mandir as a highlight, gives a rich sense of the spiritual landscape of the Ganges plains.
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