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5 Days in Varanasi: Unveiling the Spiritual Capital of India

RASHMI THAKUR

RASHMI THAKUR

5 Dec 2023

Embark on a soul-stirring journey through the ancient city of Varanasi, where spirituality and culture intertwine. Immerse yourself in the mystical aura of sacred temples, witness mesmerizing rituals on the ghats, and savor delectable local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Uttar Pradesh!

Trip to Varanasi

Day 1Heritage Delights and Artistic Wonders
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$96

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$ 5

Hotel City Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Baati Chokha
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
26 - 32 min

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Ashoka Pillar
Glass enclosure containing sandstone remains of an ancient column built by Emperor Ashoka.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$4
29 - 35 min

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Nepali Temple
Commissioned by an exiled 19th-century Nepalese king, this terracotta temple is dedicated to Shiva.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
23 - 28 min

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Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
University museum focused on art & archeology, with sculptures, paintings, jewelry, textiles & more.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$15
23 - 28 min

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Keshari Ruchikar Byanjan
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$27
14 - 17 min

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Vegan and Raw
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$27
Day 2Gastronomic Delights and Riverside Serenity
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$88

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$ 3

Hotel City Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Chandan Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
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
47 - 57 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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$4
12 - 17 min

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Sri Annapurna
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$27
11 - 14 min

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Raga Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 3Tantalizing Tandoori and Majestic Forts
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$88

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$ 3

Hotel City Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Tandoori villa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
22 - 27 min

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Chaukhandi Stupa
This historical Buddhist stupa features a sizable mound with a brick base & octagonal tower.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
38 - 46 min

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Ramnagar Fort
Sandstone fort & royal residence with a museum that has vintage cars, costumes, an armory & more.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
14 - 17 min

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Vegan and Raw
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$27
8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 4Spiritual Awakening and Cultural Immersion
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$92

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$ 2

Hotel City Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Brown Bread Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
3 - 4 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
4 - 6 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$8
7 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$33
2 - 3 min

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New Star Hotel
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 5Culinary Extravaganza and Enlightening Temples
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$99

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$ 3

Hotel City Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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The Great Kebab Factory
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
24 - 29 min

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Garden of Spiritual Wisdom
Picturesque gardens offering tranquil pathways amid lush surrounds & spiritual sculptures.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
13 - 20 min

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Sarnath Buddhist Temple
Expansive Buddhist temple complex with a museum, multiple shrines & an archaeological excavation.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$6
8 - 12 min

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Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath
Circular stone 43m-tall Buddhist shrine with bird & script carvings, dating back to 500 CE.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$11
4 - 6 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$33
29 - 35 min

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Raga Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30

Budget breakdown: $476 In total

Activities & Food:$462
Transport:$15