Varanasi–Gaya–Prayagraj Pilgrimage Tour (Pind Daan Tirth Yatra)
Three sacred cities — Varanasi (Kashi), Gaya (Pind Daan rituals at Vishnupad and Phalgu River), and Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam). The classical ancestral-ritual circuit.
This is the ancestral-ritual (shradh / pind daan) circuit referenced in the Garuda Purana. Gaya (specifically Vishnupad Temple and the Phalgu River) is the most powerful pind-daan tirth in Hinduism — said to liberate seven generations of ancestors. Prayagraj's Triveni Sangam is where the asthi-visarjan and tarpan rituals are performed. Varanasi anchors the circuit with Kashi Vishwanath darshan and the Manikarnika cremation ghats. Varanasi On Wheels has coordinated with the Pandas of Gaya for years and can pre-arrange your pind-daan ceremony — the panda will conduct rituals at all 16 vedis at Vishnupad in a single day (otherwise distributed across 17 days).
Tour Highlights
- Kashi Vishwanath darshan, Varanasi
- Manikarnika Ghat — moksha tirth
- Vishnupad Temple, Gaya — pind daan at the footprint of Vishnu
- Phalgu River pind daan and tarpan
- Mangla Gauri Shakti Peetha
- Optional: Bodh Gaya Mahabodhi Temple
- Triveni Sangam asthi-visarjan and tarpan
- Akshayavat (indestructible banyan tree)
Places Covered
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Varanasi — Kashi Vishwanath & Manikarnika
Morning Kashi Vishwanath darshan and ritual at Pishachmochan kund. Afternoon Manikarnika Ghat visit. Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh.
Kashi VishwanathPishachmochanManikarnikaDashashwamedh - 2
Varanasi → Gaya (250 km, 5 hrs)
Morning departure. Arrive Gaya by afternoon. Brief rest. Evening light walk along the Phalgu River. Overnight Gaya.
Gaya - 3
Gaya — Pind Daan at Vishnupad & Phalgu
Early morning (3:30 AM) Phalgu River tarpan with the pre-assigned Panda. Pind daan ritual at Vishnupad (footprint of Vishnu). Mangla Gauri darshan. Lunch. Afternoon at Akshay Vat (the imperishable banyan at Vishnupad) — the panda completes the ritual sankalp. Visit Bodh Gaya (15 km from Gaya) for Mahabodhi Temple if time permits.
Phalgu RiverVishnupadMangla GauriAkshayavat (Gaya)Bodh Gaya - 4
Gaya → Prayagraj (370 km, 8 hrs)
Long drive day. Lunch en route. Arrive Prayagraj by evening. Overnight Prayagraj.
Prayagraj - 5
Prayagraj — Triveni Sangam & departure
Morning boat ride to Sangam — asthi-visarjan and tarpan rituals at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. Visit Akshayavat in Allahabad Fort. Bade Hanuman darshan. Drop at Prayagraj airport or train station, or drive back to Varanasi (125 km, 3 hrs).
Triveni SangamAkshayavat (Prayagraj)Bade Hanuman
What's Included
- Vehicle rental for the entire tour duration
- Experienced Varanasi-based driver familiar with all pilgrimage sites
- Fuel and standard maintenance
- All vehicle-related taxes and standard permits
- Air-conditioning during travel
- Bottled water for first day
- 24×7 support from the Varanasi On Wheels office
- Panda contact and ritual coordination at Gaya
- Boat for Sangam tarpan at Prayagraj
What's Excluded
- Toll taxes and inter-state permits (charged at actuals)
- Driver night allowance for multi-day trips
- Personal expenses, tips, and shopping
- Temple darshan / VIP-darshan tickets
- Hotel / dharamshala accommodation (we can arrange on request)
- Meals at restaurants (we can recommend halal / pure-veg / Jain-friendly options)
- Boat ride charges at Ganga ghats
- 5% GST on the total invoice
- Panda dakshina (₹2,500–₹11,000 depending on ritual complexity)
- Pind daan ritual materials (ata, til, kush — ₹500–₹1,500)
- Asthi-visarjan ritual cost at Sangam (₹800–₹2,500)
Pricing by Vehicle
| Vehicle | Capacity | Price From |
|---|---|---|
| Innova Crysta | 1–6 pax | ₹9,000 / person (5-day) |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 6–12 pax | ₹7,000 / person (5-day) |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 12–17 pax | ₹6,000 / person (5-day) |
| Maharaja Urbania (luxury) | 1–9 pax | ₹15,500 / person (5-day) |
* All prices exclude driver allowance, tolls, parking, and 5% GST. Minimum 250 km/day for outstation trips.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should Pind Daan ideally be performed?
How long does Pind Daan at Gaya take?
Can women perform Pind Daan?
Can we do Asthi-Visarjan at the Sangam in Prayagraj?
Is the Varanasi-Gaya-Prayagraj tour suitable in summer?
Starting From
₹6,000 onwards / person
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Why Book With Us
- Since 1993 — 33 years of experience
- 50+ AC vehicles in fleet
- Drivers know every temple route
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