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Circuits / Pilgrimage / Sapta Puri Northern TrailSapta Puri Northern Trail
Six of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism
10 daysSuggested6 stopsOn the routeModeratePaceONDJFBest window
1Day 12
Day 2–33
Day 44
Day 5–65
Day 76
Day 8–10
Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh
Birthplace of Lord Rama
Mathura & Vrindavan
Uttar Pradesh
Krishna's Birthplace
Haridwar
Uttarakhand
Gateway to the Gods
Rishikesh
Uttarakhand
Yoga Capital of the World
Prayagraj (Allahabad)
Uttar Pradesh
Triveni Sangam — Confluence of Three Rivers
Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh
The Eternal City
About this circuit
The seven Sapta Puris are Moksha-granting cities — places where liberation is said to be assured. This circuit covers the six accessible northern ones: Ayodhya, Mathura, Haridwar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Vrindavan.
Why it matters
Each city has cosmic significance — Ayodhya birthplace of Rama, Mathura of Krishna, Haridwar gateway of the Ganga, Varanasi the eternal city of Shiva, Prayagraj the Triveni Sangam, Vrindavan where Krishna danced. Pilgrims who visit all seven are said to attain Moksha.
What it costs
Priced live in the planner
Standard stays, train-first transport, for 2 travelling together — the full working is shown when you plan it.
When to go
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Winter (Oct–Feb) is comfortable; avoid May–Aug
Make it yours
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Good to know
- ·Ayodhya: Ram Mandir requires advance booking via online portal
- ·Varanasi: Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat at sunset is unmissable
- ·Prayagraj Sangam is most powerful at Magh Mela (Jan–Feb)
- ·Mathura-Vrindavan: visit during Janmashtami (Aug) for the full experience