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6 Days in Varanasi: A Journey of Spiritual Awakening

Manav Singh

Manav Singh

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the ancient city of Varanasi, where spirituality and culture intertwine. Immerse yourself in the sacred temples, witness mesmerizing rituals on the ghats, and explore the hidden gems of this mystical destination.

Trip to Varanasi

Day 1Unveiling the Divine: Shri Satyanarayan Tulsi Manas Mandir & Ramnagar Fort
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$32

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$ 2

Shri Satyanarayan Tulsi Manas Mandir
Stately Hindu temple with white marble construction, landscaped gardens & numerous engravings.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$18
15 - 18 min

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Ramnagar Fort
Sandstone fort & royal residence with a museum that has vintage cars, costumes, an armory & more.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$14
Day 2A Glimpse of Varanasi's Soul: Dashashwamedh Ghat & Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
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$35

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$ 2

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
28 - 34 min

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Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
University museum focused on art & archeology, with sculptures, paintings, jewelry, textiles & more.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$35
Day 3The Spiritual Haven: Baba Keenaram Ashram & Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
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$18

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$ 2

Baba Keenaram Ashram - Varanasi
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$18
12 - 15 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
Day 4Where History Meets Devotion: Alamgir Masjid & Manikarnika Ghat
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$27

Alamgir Masjid
Mughal-style, 17th-century mosque with 3 huge domes & steps nearby for ritual bathing in the Ganges.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$9
8 - 11 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.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$18
Day 5Journey to Enlightenment: Garden of Spiritual Wisdom, Chaukhandi Stupa, Sarnath Buddhist Temple & Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
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$49

Garden of Spiritual Wisdom
Picturesque gardens offering tranquil pathways amid lush surrounds & spiritual sculptures.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$9
2 - 3 min

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Chaukhandi Stupa
This historical Buddhist stupa features a sizable mound with a brick base & octagonal tower.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$9
12 - 18 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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$14
1 - 2 min

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Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$18
Day 6Traversing Sacred Grounds: Dhamekh Stupa, Gyanvapi Mosque & Nepali Temple
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$53

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$ 4

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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$26
26 - 32 min

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Gyanvapi Mosque
Venerable mosque on a historic site featuring traditional architecture with columns & domes.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$9
13 - 16 min

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Nepali Temple
Commissioned by an exiled 19th-century Nepalese king, this terracotta temple is dedicated to Shiva.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $221 In total

Activities & Food:$212
Transport:$9