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Sacred Serenity: A Spiritual Journey through Varanasi

Black & Blood

15 Jan 2024

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Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the ancient city of Varanasi, where spirituality and culture intertwine. Discover hidden temples, witness mesmerizing rituals, and immerse yourself in the divine energy that permeates every corner. Join us on this transformative journey and experience the magic of Varanasi.

Trip to Varanasi

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Day 1Unveiling the Divine: Temples and Tales

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$25

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$ 1

Shri Satyanarayan Tulsi Manas Mandir

Stately Hindu temple with white marble construction, landscaped gardens & numerous engravings.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$5

9 - 11 min

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TARA TOURS

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$3

8 - 10 min

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Shree Kashi Vishwanath Mahadev temple

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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Nepali Temple

Commissioned by an exiled 19th-century Nepalese king, this terracotta temple is dedicated to Shiva.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$5

Day 2A Glimpse into History: Forts and Museums

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$14

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$ 1

Ramnagar Fort

Sandstone fort & royal residence with a museum that has vintage cars, costumes, an armory & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$4

14 - 17 min

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Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum

University museum focused on art & archeology, with sculptures, paintings, jewelry, textiles & more.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

23 - 28 min

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Dashashwamedh Ghat

Bustling riverside steps down to the Ganges River, used for religious rituals daily.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Stargazing and Riverside Revelry

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$18

Man Singh Observatory

Historic 1700s observatory attached to a palace, offering views of the Ganges River from its roof.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$5

4 - 6 min

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Rana Mahal Ghat

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

60 - 89 min

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Tent City Varanasi

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$8

Day 4Sacred Shrines and Eternal Flames

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$8

Manmandir Sri Someshwara Swamy Temple

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$3

4 - 6 min

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Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Landmark riverside temple to Shiva, known for its 18th-century gold-plated spire and sacred well.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Manikarnika Ghat - Manikarnika Mahashamshan Ghat

One of the city's oldest ghats, this iconic site is a storied spot for traditional Hindu cremations.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$5

Day 5Enlightenment and Serenity: A Buddhist Trail

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$19

Garden of Spiritual Wisdom

Picturesque gardens offering tranquil pathways amid lush surrounds & spiritual sculptures.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$3

2 - 3 min

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Chaukhandi Stupa

This historical Buddhist stupa features a sizable mound with a brick base & octagonal tower.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$3

8 - 11 min

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Tibetan Buddhist Monastery

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$3

6 - 9 min

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Sarnath Buddhist Temple

Expansive Buddhist temple complex with a museum, multiple shrines & an archaeological excavation.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$4

1 - 2 min

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Mulagandha Kuti Vihar

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$5

8 - 11 min

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Dharmarajika Stupa

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$3

Day 6Diverse Faiths and Architectural Wonders

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$18

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$ 1

Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath

Circular stone 43m-tall Buddhist shrine with bird & script carvings, dating back to 500 CE.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$8

13 - 20 min

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Vishwa Shanti Stupa

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

26 - 32 min

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Gyanvapi Mosque

Venerable mosque on a historic site featuring traditional architecture with columns & domes.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$3

9 - 11 min

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Alamgir Masjid

Mughal-style, 17th-century mosque with 3 huge domes & steps nearby for ritual bathing in the Ganges.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$3

Budget breakdown: $104 In total

Activities & Food:$101

Transport:$3