🔱 The Kashi Yatra: A Spiritual Circuit from Prayagraj to Varanasi (Kashi)
The journey from the land of the Triveni Sangam (Prayagraj) to the spiritual heart of India (Varanasi/Kashi) is short, smooth, and typically takes less than three hours.
DAY 1: Prayagraj – The Confluence and Colonial Heritage
The first day is dedicated to the ancient city of
Prayagraj, the "King of Tirthas" (pilgrimage sites), before proceeding to Varanasi.
Detail:
Start your day early at the Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the
Ganga, Yamuna
(visible), and the mythical Saraswati (invisible). Hire a boat to the exact spot
to
witness the distinct colors of the rivers merging.
Visit the nearby Allahabad Fort (built by Akbar), which houses the Patalpuri
Temple, the
famous Akshayavat (Immortal Banyan Tree), and the Bade Hanuman Ji Temple
(known for its
large, reclining idol).
Explore the city's historical side by visiting Anand Bhavan, the ancestral home
of the
Nehru family, now a museum dedicated to the Indian freedom struggle, and the adjacent
Swaraj Bhavan.
DAY 2: Varanasi – The Ghats, Temples, and Spiritual Core
Day 2 is focused entirely on the heart of Varanasi—the old city's
temples, rituals, and iconic river life.
Detail:
Take a Sunrise Boat Ride on the Ganga to witness the ethereal beauty of the ghats
coming
alive as pilgrims perform their morning rituals.
Walk the ghats from Assi Ghat up to Dashashwamedh. Observe the profound
ceremonies at
Manikarnika Ghat, the primary cremation ghat.
Navigate the famous narrow lanes to visit the newly renovated Shri Kashi
Vishwanath
Temple (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas). Also, visit the nearby Maa Annapurna
Mandir
Visit other important city temples: the Kaal Bhairav Temple (the guardian deity
of
Varanasi) and the beautiful Durga Kund Mandir (Durga Temple).
Drive to the expansive Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus to visit the modern
New
Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple), which is an architectural marvel.
PRAYAGRAJ TO VARANASI FARES: YOUR GUIDE TO TRANSPORTATION PRICES
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