8 Days in Varanasi: Unveiling the Spiritual Essence

Harsha Namdeo

3 Dec 2023

Embark on a soul-stirring journey through the spiritual capital of India. Immerse yourself in the sacred rituals, explore ancient marvels, and savor the flavors of Varanasi. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Varanasi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Gastronomic Delights and Spiritual Awakening

$45

$ 1

Varanasi Home Stay

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

13 - 20 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 2From Stupas to Mosques: A Cultural Extravaganza

$33

$ 2

Varanasi Home Stay

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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12 - 17 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

24 - 29 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 3Culinary Exploration and a Glimpse of History

$32

$ 2

Varanasi Home Stay

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

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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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 4Cafe Hopping and Artistic Wonders

$56

$ 2

Varanasi Home Stay

Depart from your stay 🏨

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

29 - 35 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$20

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 5Riverside Dining and Celestial Observations

$40

Varanasi Home Stay

Depart from your stay 🏨

1 - 2 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

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Historic 1700s observatory attached to a palace, offering views of the Ganges River from its roof.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

Imposing sandstone palace with towering Greek pillars & turrets, with a Shiva temple & a hotel.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 6Fusion Flavors and Tranquil Temples

$36

$ 1

Varanasi Home Stay

Depart from your stay 🏨

1 - 2 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

9 - 11 min

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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$10

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 7Street Food Delights and Architectural Gems

$27

Varanasi Home Stay

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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Mughal-style, 17th-century mosque with 3 huge domes & steps nearby for ritual bathing in the Ganges.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Palatial ghat made from stone in 1780 by the Bhosale family during the rule of the Maratha Empire.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 8Farewell Feasts and Sacred Rituals

$30

Varanasi Home Stay

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

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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$10

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $307 In total

Activities & Food:$299

Transport:$8