Allow about 6 to 8 days for Ayodhya and Varanasi, with Ayodhya first for the Dashrath Mahal and Saryu aarti. Dashrath Mahal is free to enter, with darshan windows in the morning and evening. Plan Varanasi around the Ganga Aarti and a sunrise boat ride. If you are planning a Chennai to Varanasi and Ayodhya tour package, or deciding whether to build the trip yourself, the first question is...