Sacred Serenity: A Spiritual Journey through Varanasi

657 Vishnu Santhosh

4 Dec 2023

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the spiritual heart of India. Discover ancient temples, serene gardens, and sacred sites that will leave you in awe. Join me on this 3-day itinerary to Varanasi, where spirituality meets tranquility.

Trip to Varanasi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Spiritual Wisdom

$17

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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2 - 3 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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11 - 16 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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9 - 14 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Day 2Divine Encounters and Cultural Treasures

$15

$ 1

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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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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24 - 29 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

Day 3Exploring Ancient Marvels and Serene Temples

$ 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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24 - 29 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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Free

7 - 10 min

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Commissioned by an exiled 19th-century Nepalese king, this terracotta temple is dedicated to Shiva.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Budget breakdown: $42 In total

Activities & Food:$41

Transport:$1