A Journey Through Varanasi: Temples, Forts, and Spiritual Bliss

Abhinav Joshi

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a captivating 3-day adventure in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Explore ancient temples, visit a majestic fort, and immerse yourself in the spiritual aura of this sacred city.

Trip to Varanasi

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Day 1

$ 1

Manikarnika Ghat - Manikarnika Mahashamshan Ghat

One of the city's oldest ghats, this iconic site is a storied spot for traditional Hindu cremations.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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28 - 34 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 2

$12

$ 1

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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27 - 33 min

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Bustling riverside steps down to the Ganges River, used for religious rituals daily.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 3

$10

$ 1

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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25 - 30 min

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Landmark riverside temple to Shiva, known for its 18th-century gold-plated spire and sacred well.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Budget breakdown: $27 In total

Activities & Food:$27

Transport:$1