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7 Days in Varanasi: A Journey of Mystique and Enlightenment

Kajal Bharti

Kajal Bharti

14 Jan 2024

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the ancient city of Varanasi, where spirituality meets vibrant culture. Discover hidden alleys, majestic ghats, and mouthwatering cuisine as you immerse yourself in the rich history and traditions of this sacred destination.

Trip to Varanasi

Day 1Culinary Delights and Riverside Serenity
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$22

Kachaudi Gali
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
8 - 12 min

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Bhonsale Ghat
Palatial ghat made from stone in 1780 by the Bhosale family during the rule of the Maratha Empire.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
4 - 6 min

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Alamgir Masjid
Mughal-style, 17th-century mosque with 3 huge domes & steps nearby for ritual bathing in the Ganges.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
11 - 16 min

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Mishra Rooftop Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
8 - 11 min

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Fagin's Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
Day 2Cafes, Forts, and Lassi Bliss
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$25

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$ 1

Filo Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
2 - 3 min

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Ahilyabai Ghat
These riverfront steps named for Queen Ahilyabai are a destination for religious bathing rituals.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
24 - 29 min

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Ramnagar Fort
Sandstone fort & royal residence with a museum that has vintage cars, costumes, an armory & more.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$4
7 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
12 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 3Gastronomic Exploration and Artistic Wonders
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$30

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$ 1

Chandan Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
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
28 - 34 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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$10
8 - 11 min

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Nescafe
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
9 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 4Temples, Observatories, and Street Food Extravaganza
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$29

Dolphin Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Man Singh Observatory
Historic 1700s observatory attached to a palace, offering views of the Ganges River from its roof.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Street Bite
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
7 - 10 min

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Megu Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 5Spiritual Encounters and Cultural Fusion
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$20

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$ 1

Sri Annapurna
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
12 - 17 min

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Gyanvapi Mosque
Venerable mosque on a historic site featuring traditional architecture with columns & domes.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
13 - 16 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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Fagin's Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
4 - 5 min

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Ganpanti Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 6Authentic Flavors, Stupas, and Tranquility
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$34

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$ 1

Baati Chokha
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
26 - 32 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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$3
2 - 3 min

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Chaukhandi Stupa
This historical Buddhist stupa features a sizable mound with a brick base & octagonal tower.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
9 - 14 min

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Dharmarajika Stupa
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$3
7 - 10 min

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Vaishali Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Sarnath Buddhist Temple
Expansive Buddhist temple complex with a museum, multiple shrines & an archaeological excavation.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$4
7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Day 7Tandoori Temptations and Sacred Stupas
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$29

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$ 1

Tandoori villa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
26 - 32 min

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Vishwa Shanti Stupa
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
13 - 20 min

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Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath
Circular stone 43m-tall Buddhist shrine with bird & script carvings, dating back to 500 CE.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
9 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6

Budget breakdown: $191 In total

Activities & Food:$187
Transport:$4