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Discover the Spiritual Wonders of Varanasi: A 6-Day Itinerary

Vikash Kumar

Vikash Kumar

14 Nov 2023

Embark on a soul-stirring journey through Varanasi, India's spiritual capital. Explore ancient temples, serene Buddhist sites, and vibrant cultural landmarks in this 6-day itinerary designed for solo travelers.

Trip to Varanasi

Day 1
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$9

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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$4
9 - 14 min

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Wat Thai Sarnath Temple
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$3
8 - 11 min

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Chaukhandi Stupa
This historical Buddhist stupa features a sizable mound with a brick base & octagonal tower.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
Day 2
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$18

Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
8 - 12 min

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Sarnath Museum
Archeological museum with many artifacts excavated at Sarnath dating from the 3rd century BCE.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
4 - 6 min

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Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
9 - 14 min

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Tibetan Temple
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$3
Day 3
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$15

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$ 1

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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$8
25 - 30 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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$3
11 - 14 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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$5
Day 4
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$10

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$ 1

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
4 - 6 min

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Man Singh Observatory
Historic 1700s observatory attached to a palace, offering views of the Ganges River from its roof.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
15 - 18 min

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Shri Satyanarayan Tulsi Manas Mandir
Stately Hindu temple with white marble construction, landscaped gardens & numerous engravings.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$5
Day 5
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$7

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$ 1

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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$4
11 - 14 min

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Ruchika Art Gallery
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
Day 6
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$15

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$ 1

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
32 - 39 min

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Baba Keenaram Ashram - Varanasi
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
15 - 18 min

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Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
University museum focused on art & archeology, with sculptures, paintings, jewelry, textiles & more.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $76 In total

Activities & Food:$73
Transport:$3