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A Week in Varanasi: Exploring the Spiritual Capital of India

Prathamesh Sable

Prathamesh Sable

18 Oct 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India. Discover ancient temples, sacred ghats, and historical landmarks as you immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of this enchanting city.

Trip to Varanasi

Day 1
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$1

Zostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Zostel
Plain dorms & private rooms in a funky hostel with hand-painted murals in a cafe & a TV room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Beniya Park
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$1
Zostel
Plain dorms & private rooms in a funky hostel with hand-painted murals in a cafe & a TV room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 1

Zostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Zostel
Plain dorms & private rooms in a funky hostel with hand-painted murals in a cafe & a TV room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
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
Zostel
Plain dorms & private rooms in a funky hostel with hand-painted murals in a cafe & a TV room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$2

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$ 1

Zostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Zostel
Plain dorms & private rooms in a funky hostel with hand-painted murals in a cafe & a TV room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Sarnath Buddhist Temple
Expansive Buddhist temple complex with a museum, multiple shrines & an archaeological excavation.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$2
Zostel
Plain dorms & private rooms in a funky hostel with hand-painted murals in a cafe & a TV room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
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$2

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$ 1

Zostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Zostel
Plain dorms & private rooms in a funky hostel with hand-painted murals in a cafe & a TV room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
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
Zostel
Plain dorms & private rooms in a funky hostel with hand-painted murals in a cafe & a TV room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
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$0

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$ 1

Zostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Zostel
Plain dorms & private rooms in a funky hostel with hand-painted murals in a cafe & a TV room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
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
Zostel
Plain dorms & private rooms in a funky hostel with hand-painted murals in a cafe & a TV room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$4

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$ 1

Zostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Zostel
Plain dorms & private rooms in a funky hostel with hand-painted murals in a cafe & a TV room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath
Circular stone 43m-tall Buddhist shrine with bird & script carvings, dating back to 500 CE.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$4
Zostel
Plain dorms & private rooms in a funky hostel with hand-painted murals in a cafe & a TV room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
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$0

Zostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $12 In total

Activities & Food:$9
Transport:$3