Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh itinerary (6 Days / 5 Nights) covering Agra, Varanasi, Sarnath, and Kushinagar starting from Delhi—perfect for a cultural, spiritual, and heritage tour.

Uttar Pradesh Itinerary – Agra, Varanasi, Sarnath & Kushinagar from Delhi

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Themes: Heritage, Spirituality, Buddhist Circuit, Culture

Trip Route:

Delhi → Agra → Varanasi → Sarnath → Kushinagar → Delhi

Day 1: Delhi to Agra – The City of Eternal Love

Morning pick-up from Delhi (by private cab or train)
Reach Agra (~4 hrs drive) & check-in
Visit the Taj Mahal – symbol of eternal love
Explore Agra Fort – royal Mughal architecture
Visit Mehtab Bagh for sunset view of the Taj
Overnight stay in Agra

Day 2: Agra to Varanasi (Train or Flight)

Morning at leisure or optional visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb
Transfer to Agra railway station/airport
Travel to Varanasi (overnight train or flight)
Arrive & transfer to hotel
Optional evening walk by Ganga Ghats
Overnight stay in Varanasi

Day 3: Varanasi – The Spiritual Capital

Early morning boat ride on the Ganges (sunrise)
Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Mandir, Tulsi Manas Mandir
Explore Banaras Hindu University (BHU) & Bharat Kala Bhawan
Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat – a soul-stirring experience
Overnight stay in Varanasi

Day 4: Varanasi to Sarnath – Buddhist Trail

Breakfast & short drive to Sarnath (~30 mins)
Visit Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Sarnath Museum, and Mulagandha Kuti Vihara
Return to Varanasi for leisure/shopping in local markets
Overnight stay in Varanasi

Day 5: Varanasi to Kushinagar – Final Steps of Buddha

Early morning drive to Kushinagar (~6 hrs)
Visit sacred Buddhist sites:
- Mahaparinirvana Temple
- Ramabhar Stupa (cremation site of Buddha)
- Wat Thai Temple and international monasteries
Explore Kushinagar Museum (optional)
Overnight stay in Kushinagar