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Sacred Serenity: A Journey through Varanasi

Rakesh Tripurari

26 Nov 2023

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Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the spiritual capital of India. Discover ancient temples, serene ghats, and delectable culinary delights in this 3-day itinerary to Varanasi.

Trip to Varanasi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Gastronomic Delights and Riverside Bliss

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$26

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$ 1

Filo Cafe

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

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

65 - 78 min

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Sarnath Buddhist Temple

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$4

3 - 4 min

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Vaishali Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$6

6 - 9 min

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Green Hut Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 2Mystical Ghats and Majestic Forts

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$25

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$ 1

Ganpanti Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

4 - 5 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.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

27 - 33 min

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Ramnagar Fort

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$4

7 - 10 min

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Kaju Lassi Bandar

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

11 - 14 min

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Varista Bakery

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$2

Day 3Spiritual Awakening and Culinary Exploration

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$28

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$ 1

Baati Chokha

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

27 - 33 min

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Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$8

28 - 34 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.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Street Bite

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$8

3 - 4 min

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Megu Cafe

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Budget breakdown: $81 In total

Activities & Food:$79

Transport:$3