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Sacred Serenity: A Spiritual Journey Through Varanasi

devesh sharma

devesh sharma

15 Dec 2023

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the spiritual heart of India. Discover ancient marvels, immerse in sacred rituals, and witness the eternal flow of the Ganges. Join me on this transformative journey to Varanasi, where spirituality meets serenity.

Trip to Varanasi

Day 1Unveiling the Royal Legacy - Ramnagar Fort & Sarnath Buddhist Temple
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$65

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$ 10

Kailash Math Ashram

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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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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$20
51 - 62 min

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Sarnath Buddhist Temple
Expansive Buddhist temple complex with a museum, multiple shrines & an archaeological excavation.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$20
26 - 32 min

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Sri Kashi Karvat Mandir
No time set
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$25
Day 2A Divine Spectacle - Dashashwamedh Ghat
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$25

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$ 5

Kailash Math Ashram

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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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
7 - 10 min

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Shree Annapurna Mandir
No time set
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$25
Day 3Tracing the Footsteps of Enlightenment - Dhamekh Stupa & Sarnath Museum
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$75

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$ 5

Kailash Math Ashram

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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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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$38
6 - 9 min

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Sarnath Museum
Archeological museum with many artifacts excavated at Sarnath dating from the 3rd century BCE.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$38
Day 4Embracing the Divine - Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple & Manikarnika Ghat
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$25

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$ 5

Kailash Math Ashram

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $214 In total

Activities & Food:$190
Transport:$24