UP tourism rolls out four-day Dev Deepawali package for Kashi

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) on Wednesday rolled out a four-day, three-night tourism package around Dev Deepawali, linking Varanasi’s illuminated ghats with its temple circuit, heritage walks and the Buddhist site of Sarnath. The package, ‘Dev Deepawali: Divya Kashi Anubhav’, has been developed under the state’s ‘Visit My State’ campaign to encourage visitors to explore Kashi beyond the festival celebrations.

Dev Deepawali will be celebrated on Nov 24 this year. Tourism and culture minister Jaiveer Singh said the initiative would help visitors from India and abroad experience the city’s spiritual and cultural heritage.“Dev Deepawali is a celebration of Kashi’s ancient traditions and cultural splendour.

Our effort is to help visitors experience its spiritual significance while strengthening Kashi’s distinctive identity on the global tourism map,” he said. The itinerary includes airport or railway station transfers, hotel accommodation, evening darshan at Kashi Vishwanath Dham and Ganga Aarti on arrival.

The second day features a morning boat ride on Ganga, visits to Vishalakshi, Annapurna and Kal Bhairav temples, and sightseeing at Sarnath. The third day centres on Dev Deepawali celebrations, with a special boat experience to view the illuminated ghats, along with a heritage walk and cultural activities.

The fourth day is for departure. The package costs Rs 15,999 per person for the Budget category, Rs 21,999 for Deluxe and Rs 31,999 for Premium accommodation, based on twin sharing, with GST extra.

The rates include three nights’ stay, breakfast, air-conditioned transport, a tour representative, boat experiences and sightseeing. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.

Key quotes

• “Dev Deepawali is a celebration of Kashi’s ancient traditions and cultural splendour. Our effort is to help visitors experience its spiritual significance while strengthening Kashi’s distinctive identity on the global tourism map,”