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4 Days in Varanasi: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Cuisine

Vaibhavi Bartakke

10 Jan 2024

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Join me on a thrilling journey through the spiritual capital of India, Varanasi. Discover the hidden gems, indulge in delicious vegan and raw food, and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of this enchanting city.

Trip to Varanasi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Vegan Delights and Royal Forts

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$75

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$ 3

Vegan and Raw

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

13 - 16 min

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Ramnagar Fort

Sandstone fort & royal residence with a museum that has vintage cars, costumes, an armory & more.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$6

26 - 32 min

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Keshari Ruchikar Byanjan

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$27

12 - 15 min

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Govinda's

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 2Culinary Delights and Sacred Ghats

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$85

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$ 2

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

52 - 63 min

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Chaukhandi Stupa

This historical Buddhist stupa features a sizable mound with a brick base & octagonal tower.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$4

8 - 11 min

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Green Hut Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$27

26 - 32 min

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Sri Annapurna

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$27

Day 3Authentic Flavors and Buddhist Heritage

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$96

·

$ 3

Baati Chokha

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

26 - 32 min

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Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$11

9 - 14 min

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Sarnath Buddhist Temple

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$6

27 - 33 min

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Sri Annapurna

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$27

10 - 12 min

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Raga Cafe

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 4Bakery Treats and Sacred Temples

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$84

Brown Bread Bakery

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

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

4 - 6 min

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New Star Hotel

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$33

2 - 3 min

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Madhur Milan Cafe

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Budget breakdown: $345 In total

Activities & Food:$339

Transport:$6