About this yatra
The three-city ancestor-rite pilgrimage codified in Narayana Bhatta's 16th-century Tristhalisetu: shraddha at Prayag, then Kashi, then Gaya. The order shown is the typical one, not a rule; Indian Railways' tourism arm runs an eight-day version.
The stops, in the usual order
The order is typical, not mandatory.
- 1Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj
Sankalp and shraddha at the sangam
- 2
- 3Punpun riverOptional
Customarily the first pind daan before reaching Gaya
- 4
- 5Akshayavat, Gaya
Where the Gaya rites traditionally end
Route notes
- Most common during Pitru Paksha, and especially among South Indian families.
- Within Gaya, a full multi-vedi rite traditionally takes several days.
Common questions
- How many days does the Tristhali pitra yatra: Prayag, Kashi and Gaya take?
- Usually 6 to 8 days, based at Prayagraj.
- What are the stops on the Tristhali pitra yatra: Prayag, Kashi and Gaya?
- In the usual order: Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj → Pishach Mochan Kund, Varanasi → Vishnupad Mandir and the Phalgu, Gaya → Akshayavat, Gaya. The order is typical, not mandatory.
- What is the Tristhali pitra yatra: Prayag, Kashi and Gaya done for?
- Traditionally, for Pitra dosha.
Facts checked on 1 Nov 2026 against temple-trust, state endowments and tourism department pages.
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