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Sacred Serenity: A Spiritual Journey Through Varanasi

Deepanshu Maheshwari

Deepanshu Maheshwari

14 Jan 2024

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the spiritual capital of India. Immerse yourself in the divine aura of Varanasi as you explore ancient temples, indulge in delectable cuisine, and witness mesmerizing rituals along the sacred Ganges River.

Trip to Varanasi

Day 1Divine Delights: Temples and Treats
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$48

Brown Bread Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Beniya Park
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$2
8 - 11 min

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Saffron Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
12 - 17 min

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Raga Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 2Riverside Reverie: Ghats and Enlightenment
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$66

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$ 1

Chandan Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
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
61 - 74 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
7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
26 - 32 min

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Sri Annapurna
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 3Historical Havens: Forts and Culinary Delights
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$61

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$ 2

Ganpanti Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
3 - 4 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
28 - 34 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
26 - 32 min

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Keshari Ruchikar Byanjan
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
14 - 17 min

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Vegan and Raw
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $178 In total

Activities & Food:$175
Transport:$3