Kashi Gaya Prayagraj Tour Package from Vijayawada (5 Days)
5-day Kashi Gaya Prayagraj tour from Vijayawada: Prayagraj, Varanasi, Gaya and Bodh Gaya. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹14,990 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
23° – 31°C
October in Kashi Gaya Prayagraj

Description
5-day Kashi Gaya Prayagraj tour from Vijayawada: Prayagraj, Varanasi, Gaya and Bodh Gaya. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹14,990 per person.
This 5 days 4 nights itinerary covers 14 handpicked stops, including Triveni Sangam, Bade Hanuman Mandir, Anand Bhawan and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 4-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Itsy Hotels Royal Galaxy, Prayagraj. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Kashi Gaya Prayagraj
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 10°C – 39°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Vijayawada to Prayagraj
Reach Prayagraj by train from Vijayawada, where our driver meets you. Check in at your hotel in Prayagraj. Check in at Prayagraj and take a boat out to the Triveni Sangam for the holy dip where the Ganga, Yamuna and the unseen Saraswati meet; boatmen will help with the rituals. Visit the Bade Hanuman Mandir beside the Sangam and Anand Bhawan, the Nehru family home. Overnight stay in Prayagraj.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Vijayawada to Prayagraj
1326 km · ~28h 31m · About 27h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Vijayawada
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 442Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 592Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 742Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 884Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1034Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1184Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PrayagrajPrayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Vijayawada to Prayagraj
1326 km · ~29h 28m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Vijayawada
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Vijayawada. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Vijayawada → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~663 km
~14h 44m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,910
- Change buses at a major city (around km 663)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Prayagraj. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Prayagraj
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~663 km
~14h 44m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,910
- Arrive in Prayagraj
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Vijayawada to Prayagraj
Nearest railway stations: Vijayawada Jn for Vijayawada, Allahabad Jn for Prayagraj.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Triveni Sangam
The meeting point of the Ganga, Yamuna and the unseen Saraswati, reached by boat for the holy dip.
- 2
Bade Hanuman Mandir
The temple of the reclining Hanuman beside the Sangam.
- 3
Anand Bhawan
The Nehru family home, now a museum.
Prayagraj to Varanasi
Today's travel: from Prayagraj to Varanasi (about 121 km, 2 hrs 30 min). Drive to Varanasi, about three hours. Check in and visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple through the new corridor; phones and bags are not allowed inside. In the evening, take your place early at Dashashwamedh Ghat for the Ganga Aarti, or watch it from a boat. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
- 1
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
The Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva, now reached through the wide Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor.
- 2
Dashashwamedh Ghat Ganga Aarti
The evening aarti on the ghat, with lamps, bells and chanting.
Varanasi ghats and Sarnath
Be on the river at sunrise for a boat ride past the ghats. After breakfast, visit Kaal Bhairav and the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, then drive to Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon; see the Dhamek Stupa and the museum with the Lion Capital (closed on Fridays). Overnight stay in Varanasi.
- 1
Sunrise boat ride
An early boat along the ghats, past Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghats.
- 2
Kaal Bhairav Temple
The temple of the guardian deity of Kashi.
- 3
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
The Hanuman temple founded by Tulsidas.
- 4
Sarnath
Where the Buddha gave his first sermon; the Dhamek Stupa and the museum with the Lion Capital.
Varanasi to Gaya and Bodh Gaya
Today's travel: from Varanasi to Gaya (about 241 km, 4 hrs 45 min) and from Gaya to Bodh Gaya (about 16 km, 15 min). Drive to Gaya, about five and a half hours. Pilgrims perform pind daan for their ancestors at the Vishnupad Temple and on the Phalgu ghats; a local priest can arrange the rituals. Continue to Bodh Gaya and visit the Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree in the calm of the evening. Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.
- 1
Vishnupad Temple, Gaya
The temple built over the footprint of Lord Vishnu, where pind daan is offered.
- 2
Phalgu river ghats
The ghats where the pind daan rituals are performed.
- 3
Mahabodhi Temple
The UNESCO-listed temple beside the Bodhi Tree, best in the quiet of the evening.
Bodh Gaya to Vijayawada
Visit the 25 m Great Buddha Statue and the Thai, Japanese and Tibetan monasteries of Bodh Gaya before starting home. Drive from Bodh Gaya to Gaya (about 16 km, 15 min). Board the train from Gaya back to Vijayawada (about 1,346 km), and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bodh Gaya to Gaya
16 km · ~19m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bodh Gaya
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
16 km · 19m drive from previous stop
Arrive in GayaGaya, Bihar
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bodh Gaya to Gaya
16 km · ~21m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bodh Gaya
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bodh Gaya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bodh Gaya → Gaya
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~16 km
~21m|Tentative fare ₹20–₹90
- Arrive in Gaya
Gaya, Bihar
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bodh Gaya to Gaya
Nearest railway stations: Gaya Jn for Bodh Gaya, Gaya Jn for Gaya.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Gaya to Vijayawada
1346 km · ~28h 55m · About 27h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Gaya
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 449Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 599Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 749Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 897Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1047Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1197Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Arrive in VijayawadaVijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Gaya to Vijayawada
1346 km · ~29h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Gaya
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gaya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gaya → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~673 km
~14h 57m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930
- Change buses at a major city (around km 673)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vijayawada. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Vijayawada
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~673 km
~14h 57m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930
- Arrive in Vijayawada
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Gaya to Vijayawada
Nearest railway stations: Gaya Jn for Gaya, Vijayawada Jn for Vijayawada.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 25h 20m in total
Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 2h 9m wait
1 change · 25h 38m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 27h 18m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 1h 1m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Great Buddha Statue
The 25 m stone statue of the seated Buddha.
- 2
Monasteries of Bodh Gaya
Thai, Japanese and Tibetan monasteries along the main road.
Tour Overview
Prayagraj, Kashi and Gaya are the three tirthas of the classic Tristhali yatra: a dip at the Triveni Sangam, darshan at Kashi Vishwanath on the Ganga, and pind daan for the ancestors at the Vishnupad Temple in Gaya, with Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment, a few kilometres away.
This 5-day, 4-night package starts and ends in Vijayawada. The route runs Vijayawada → Prayagraj → Varanasi → Gaya → Bodh Gaya → Gaya → Vijayawada, about 3,066 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Kashi Gaya Prayagraj Tour from Vijayawada
- Triveni Sangam
- Bade Hanuman Mandir
- Anand Bhawan
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Dashashwamedh Ghat Ganga Aarti
- Sunrise boat ride
- Kaal Bhairav Temple
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
Inclusions in the Kashi Gaya Prayagraj Tour Package
- 4 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Vijayawada for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Kashi Gaya Prayagraj Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Kashi Gaya Prayagraj Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Vijayawada → Prayagraj → Varanasi → Gaya → Bodh Gaya → Gaya → Vijayawada (about 3,066 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Prayagraj and back from Gaya; the train journey is in addition to the 5 days.
Hotels: Itsy Hotels Royal Galaxy, Prayagraj; Treebo Little Budhha, Varanasi; 3-star hotel in Bodh Gaya, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Vijayawada. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹49,570 | ₹23,130 | ₹20,340 |
| 33 Persons | ₹40,730 | ₹21,710 | ₹18,920 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹36,090 | ₹19,540 | ₹16,750 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹33,390 | ₹18,690 | ₹15,900 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹28,650 | ₹17,780 | ₹14,990 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Vijayawada the drive is about 1,326 km each way, so the cab option adds about 2 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Prayagraj and back from Gaya; the train journey is in addition to the 5 days.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Triveni Sangam
- Bade Hanuman Mandir
- Anand Bhawan
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Dashashwamedh Ghat Ganga Aarti
- Sunrise boat ride
- Kaal Bhairav Temple
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Sarnath
- Vishnupad Temple, Gaya
- Phalgu river ghats
- Mahabodhi Temple
- Great Buddha Statue
- Monasteries of Bodh Gaya
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 4 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Vijayawada for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Vijayawada → Prayagraj → Varanasi → Gaya → Bodh Gaya → Gaya → Vijayawada (about 3,066 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Prayagraj and back from Gaya; the train journey is in addition to the 5 days.
Hotels: Itsy Hotels Royal Galaxy, Prayagraj; Treebo Little Budhha, Varanasi; 3-star hotel in Bodh Gaya, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
5 days and 4 nights. It starts from Vijayawada on day 1 and you are back in Vijayawada on day 5. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Vijayawada → Prayagraj → Varanasi → Gaya → Bodh Gaya → Gaya → Vijayawada. That is about 3,066 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹20,340 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹14,990 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Vijayawada and back. By cab from Vijayawada the drive is about 1,326 km each way, so the cab option adds about 2 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Prayagraj and back from Gaya; the train journey is in addition to the 5 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–March.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to
