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8 Days in Varanasi: A Journey of Serenity and Spiritual Awakening

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sagar dohale

2 Dec 2023

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the ancient city of Varanasi, where spirituality meets tranquility. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delectable cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this mystical destination.

Trip to Varanasi

Day 1Vegan Delights and Royal Forts
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$237

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$ 5

Vegan and Raw
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$45
14 - 17 min

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Ramnagar Fort
Sandstone fort & royal residence with a museum that has vintage cars, costumes, an armory & more.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$18
12 - 15 min

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Ruchika Art Gallery
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$11
4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$81
2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$81
Day 2Riverside Feasts and Celestial Observations
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$302

Chandan Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$81
2 - 3 min

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Dashashwamedh Ghat
Bustling riverside steps down to the Ganges River, used for religious rituals daily.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Man Singh Observatory
Historic 1700s observatory attached to a palace, offering views of the Ganges River from its roof.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$23
1 - 2 min

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Dolphin Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$81
2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$117
Day 3Artistic Wonders and Serene Ghats
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$302

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$ 5

Benares
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$72
13 - 16 min

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Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
University museum focused on art & archeology, with sculptures, paintings, jewelry, textiles & more.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$45
20 - 24 min

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Narad Ghat
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$23
1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$81
4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$81
Day 4Culinary Exploration and Sacred Temples
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$297

Ganpanti Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$72
10 - 15 min

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Alamgir Masjid
Mughal-style, 17th-century mosque with 3 huge domes & steps nearby for ritual bathing in the Ganges.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$11
9 - 14 min

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Nepali Temple
Commissioned by an exiled 19th-century Nepalese king, this terracotta temple is dedicated to Shiva.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$23
4 - 6 min

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Sri Varahi Devi Temple
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$11
3 - 4 min

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Jai Shive Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$99
4 - 5 min

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Dosa café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$81
Day 5Traditional Delicacies and Spiritual Retreats
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$266

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$ 3

Baati Chokha
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$45
26 - 32 min

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Garden of Spiritual Wisdom
Picturesque gardens offering tranquil pathways amid lush surrounds & spiritual sculptures.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$11
8 - 12 min

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Wat Thai Sarnath Temple
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$11
9 - 14 min

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Sarnath Buddhist Temple
Expansive Buddhist temple complex with a museum, multiple shrines & an archaeological excavation.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$18
3 - 4 min

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Vaishali Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$99
6 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$81
Day 6Tandoori Temptations and Buddhist Heritage
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$306

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$ 5

Tandoori villa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$81
22 - 27 min

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Chaukhandi Stupa
This historical Buddhist stupa features a sizable mound with a brick base & octagonal tower.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$11
8 - 11 min

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Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$11
6 - 9 min

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Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$23
7 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$81
10 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$99
Day 7Kebab Extravaganza and Historical Marvels
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$365

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$ 7

The Great Kebab Factory
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$81
24 - 29 min

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Sarnath Museum
Archeological museum with many artifacts excavated at Sarnath dating from the 3rd century BCE.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$34
5 - 8 min

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Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath
Circular stone 43m-tall Buddhist shrine with bird & script carvings, dating back to 500 CE.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$34
11 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$99
19 - 23 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$117
Day 8Divine Offerings and Architectural Marvels
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$277

Sri Annapurna
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$54
12 - 17 min

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Gyanvapi Mosque
Venerable mosque on a historic site featuring traditional architecture with columns & domes.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$11
12 - 17 min

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Baba Shree Kaal Bhairav Temple
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$23
5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$117
12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72

Budget breakdown: $2371 In total

Activities & Food:$2349
Transport:$22