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7 Days in Varanasi: A Spiritual Journey

Shivam Srivastava

28 Dec 2023

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Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the ancient city of Varanasi, where spirituality and history intertwine. Immerse yourself in the sacred Garden of Spiritual Wisdom and witness the serenity of the Sarnath Buddhist Temple. Uncover the secrets of Mulagandha Kuti Vihar and marvel at the Chaukhandi Stupa. Experience the divine aura of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and pay homage at the Nepali Temple. Explore the mystical Manikarnika Ghat and gaze at the stars in the Man Singh Observatory. Discover the grandeur of Ramnagar Fort and witness the enchanting Dashashwamedh Ghat.

Trip to Varanasi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serenity and Enlightenment

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$4

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$ 1

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Garden of Spiritual Wisdom

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$1

13 - 20 min

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Sarnath Buddhist Temple

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$2

Day 2Unveiling Ancient Treasures

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$5

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$ 1

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Mulagandha Kuti Vihar

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$3

12 - 18 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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$1

22 - 27 min

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Gyanvapi Mosque

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$1

Day 3A Tapestry of Faith

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$5

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$ 1

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Alamgir Masjid

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$1

25 - 30 min

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Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$4

Day 4Divine Encounters

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$3

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$ 1

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

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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$3

Day 5Mystical Moments and Celestial Wonders

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$5

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$ 1

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Manikarnika Ghat - Manikarnika Mahashamshan Ghat

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

6 - 9 min

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Man Singh Observatory

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$3

Day 6Journey to the Past

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$2

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$ 1

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

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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$2

Day 7The Grand Finale

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$0

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$ 1

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Dashashwamedh Ghat

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $27 In total

Activities & Food:$23

Transport:$4