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🌅 Sacred Journey: 4 Days in Varanasi 🙏

Gaurav Ghadage

9 Jan 2024

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Embark on a spiritual adventure in the heart of Varanasi, where ancient marvels and divine experiences await. Discover the serenity of Sarnath, savor delectable local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this holy city. Join us on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Varanasi

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Day 1Culinary Delights and Sacred Stupas

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$59

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$ 1

Baati Chokha

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$9

26 - 32 min

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Garden of Spiritual Wisdom

Picturesque gardens offering tranquil pathways amid lush surrounds & spiritual sculptures.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$4

2 - 3 min

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Chaukhandi Stupa

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$4

11 - 16 min

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Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$11

4 - 6 min

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Green Hut Restaurant

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$9

3 - 4 min

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Ashoka Pillar

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

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$4

8 - 11 min

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Vaishali Restaurant

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

Day 2Art, Spirituality, and Gastronomic Bliss

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$57

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$ 3

Capsicum

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

10 - 12 min

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Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum

University museum focused on art & archeology, with sculptures, paintings, jewelry, textiles & more.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

29 - 35 min

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Gyanvapi Mosque

Venerable mosque on a historic site featuring traditional architecture with columns & domes.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$4

25 - 30 min

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Sarnath Buddhist Temple

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$6

3 - 4 min

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Vaishali Restaurant

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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Mulagandha Kuti Vihar

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$8

9 - 11 min

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Hotel Sarnath

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$3

Day 3Ganges Ghat, Royal Heritage, and Sweet Treats

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$44

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$ 2

Ganpanti Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

3 - 4 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.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$8

24 - 29 min

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Ramnagar Fort

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$6

7 - 10 min

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Kaju Lassi Bandar

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

12 - 15 min

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Varista Bakery

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$6

Day 4Temples, Tranquility, and International Flavors

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$44

Brown Bread Bakery

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$9

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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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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$8

1 - 2 min

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Fagin's Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$9

4 - 6 min

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Varanasi Cafe and Bakery Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Budget breakdown: $207 In total

Activities & Food:$202

Transport:$6