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Sacred Serenity: A Spiritual Journey through Varanasi

Vallabh Parakhe

Vallabh Parakhe

11 Dec 2023

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the ancient city of Varanasi, where spirituality and tranquility converge. Discover hidden gems like the Buddha Fountain and Garden of Spiritual Wisdom, explore the grandeur of Ramnagar Fort, and immerse yourself in the divine aura of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Join us on this 5-day pilgrimage to Varanasi, where enlightenment awaits.

Trip to Varanasi

Day 1Unveiling the Spiritual Treasures of Sarnath
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$14

BUDDHA FOUNTAIN
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$3
8 - 12 min

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Garden of Spiritual Wisdom
Picturesque gardens offering tranquil pathways amid lush surrounds & spiritual sculptures.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$3
2 - 3 min

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Chaukhandi Stupa
This historical Buddhist stupa features a sizable mound with a brick base & octagonal tower.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
8 - 11 min

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Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$3
6 - 9 min

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Sarnath Buddhist Temple
Expansive Buddhist temple complex with a museum, multiple shrines & an archaeological excavation.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$4
Day 2Embracing Harmony at Gyanvapi Mosque and Vishwa Shanti Stupa
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$20

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$ 1

Gyanvapi Mosque
Venerable mosque on a historic site featuring traditional architecture with columns & domes.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$3
26 - 32 min

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Vishwa Shanti Stupa
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
8 - 11 min

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Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
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.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$8
Day 3A Glimpse into Varanasi's Rich Heritage at Ramnagar Fort
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$19

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$ 1

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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$4
19 - 23 min

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TARA TOURS
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
7 - 9 min

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Shree Kashi Vishwanath Mahadev temple
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13
Day 4Delving into Art and Devotion at Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
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$20

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$ 1

Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
University museum focused on art & archeology, with sculptures, paintings, jewelry, textiles & more.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$10
24 - 29 min

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Dashashwamedh Ghat
Bustling riverside steps down to the Ganges River, used for religious rituals daily.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Nepali Temple
Commissioned by an exiled 19th-century Nepalese king, this terracotta temple is dedicated to Shiva.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$5
6 - 9 min

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Sri Kashi Karvat Mandir
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$5
Day 5Exploring the Sacred Temples of Varanasi
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$5

Manmandir Sri Someshwara Swamy Temple
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$3
5 - 8 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.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Alamgir Masjid
Mughal-style, 17th-century mosque with 3 huge domes & steps nearby for ritual bathing in the Ganges.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$3

Budget breakdown: $80 In total

Activities & Food:$78
Transport:$2