7 Days in Varanasi: A Journey of Spiritual Awakening

Akash Sure

11 Jan 2024

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the mystical city of Varanasi. Immerse yourself in the spiritual wisdom of ancient temples, indulge in delectable local cuisine, and witness the vibrant rituals along the sacred Ganges River. Join us on this transformative journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.

Trip to Varanasi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Culinary Delights and Serene Temples

$53

$ 2

Sahi River View Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

26 - 32 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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13 - 20 min

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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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3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 2Tantalizing Tandoori and Sacred Sights

$72

$ 2

Sahi River View Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

27 - 33 min

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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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12 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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23 - 28 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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8 - 12 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 3Kebabs, Stupas, and Cultural Fusion

$62

$ 3

Sahi River View Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

24 - 29 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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27 - 33 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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8 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 4Temples, Bakery Delights, and Nepali Charms

$49

$ 1

Sahi River View Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

2 - 3 min

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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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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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3 - 4 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 5Riverside Serenity and Astronomical Wonders

$62

$ 1

Sahi River View Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

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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6 - 9 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 6Vegan Delights and Royal Forts

$64

$ 1

Sahi River View Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

13 - 16 min

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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 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

11 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 7Gourmet Experiences and Sacred Rituals

$66

$ 1

Sahi River View Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

2 - 3 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

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Budget breakdown: $438 In total

Activities & Food:$428

Transport:$10