Kashi, Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Braj. The state of India's oldest pilgrim cities: Varanasi on the Ganga, the Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj, Lord Rama's Ayodhya and Krishna's Mathura and Vrindavan. The Taj Mahal in Agra is a short drive from Braj.
Best time to visit: October – March
Ideal trip length: 3 – 6 days
Popular places: Varanasi, Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Mathura, Vrindavan, Agra