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🌅 Mystical Varanasi: A Journey of Spiritual Awakening

Utkal Sahu

27 Dec 2023

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Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the ancient city of Varanasi, where spirituality meets history. Discover hidden treasures, witness sacred rituals, and immerse yourself in the divine aura of this holy place. Join me on this three-day escapade and experience the magic of Varanasi!

Trip to Varanasi

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Day 1Unveiling the Secrets of Ashoka Pillar, Ramnagar Fort, and Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum

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$9

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$ 1

Sandhya Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Ashoka Pillar

Glass enclosure containing sandstone remains of an ancient column built by Emperor Ashoka.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$1

39 - 47 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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$2

14 - 17 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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$5

Day 2A Spiritual Sojourn to Sarnath Buddhist Temple, Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and Dashashwamedh Ghat

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$2

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$ 1

Sandhya Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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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

27 - 33 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

5 - 8 min

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Dashashwamedh Ghat

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Exploring the Mystique of Manikarnika Ghat, Dhamekh Stupa, and Sarnath Museum

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$10

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$ 1

Sandhya Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 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.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

27 - 33 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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$4

6 - 9 min

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Sarnath Museum

Archeological museum with many artifacts excavated at Sarnath dating from the 3rd century BCE.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$4

Budget breakdown: $23 In total

Activities & Food:$21

Transport:$3