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Varanasi: A Spiritual Journey in 4 Days

Bala Subramanya

18 Oct 2023

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Embark on a soul-stirring adventure in Varanasi, India's spiritual capital. Explore ancient temples, indulge in delicious vegan cuisine, and witness mesmerizing rituals along the sacred Ganges River.

Trip to Varanasi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$77

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$ 1

Vegan and Raw

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

10 - 15 min

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Shri Satyanarayan Tulsi Manas Mandir

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$8

14 - 17 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.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Megu Cafe

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$27

2 - 3 min

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Brown Bread Bakery

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 2

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$104

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$ 3

Raga Cafe

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

15 - 22 min

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Beniya Park

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

9 - 11 min

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Dashashwamedh Ghat

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

41 - 50 min

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Vishwanath Misthan Bhandar

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$27

9 - 11 min

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Namo Ghat / Khidkiya Ghat

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$8

8 - 10 min

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The Ram Bhandaar

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 3

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$92

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$ 2

Ganpanti Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

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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$8

29 - 35 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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$6

7 - 10 min

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Kaju Lassi Bandar

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$27

12 - 15 min

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At Home Service

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 4

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$102

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$ 1

Baati Chokha

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

23 - 28 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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$11

9 - 14 min

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Sarnath Buddhist Temple

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$6

3 - 4 min

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Vaishali Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$33

6 - 9 min

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Green Hut Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Budget breakdown: $379 In total

Activities & Food:$373

Transport:$6