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10 Days in Varanasi: A Journey of Spiritual Awakening

Nupoor Morajkar

Nupoor Morajkar

6 Dec 2023

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the mystical city of Varanasi, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with vibrant modernity. Discover hidden gems, witness breathtaking rituals, and immerse yourself in the spiritual essence of this sacred land. Join us on this transformative journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.

Trip to Varanasi

Day 1Temples, Mosques, and Serenity
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$19

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$ 2

STAY BANARAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Raga Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
11 - 14 min

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Baba Shree Kaal Bhairav Temple
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
8 - 10 min

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Alamgir Masjid
Mughal-style, 17th-century mosque with 3 huge domes & steps nearby for ritual bathing in the Ganges.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$1
11 - 14 min

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Gyanvapi Mosque
Venerable mosque on a historic site featuring traditional architecture with columns & domes.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$1
8 - 12 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$9
Day 2Divine Delights and Aquatic Thrills
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$18

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$ 1

STAY BANARAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Sri Annapurna
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
26 - 32 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
Day 3Vegan Bliss and Majestic Forts
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$29

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$ 1

STAY BANARAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Vegan and Raw
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
10 - 15 min

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Shri Satyanarayan Tulsi Manas Mandir
Stately Hindu temple with white marble construction, landscaped gardens & numerous engravings.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
15 - 18 min

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Ramnagar Fort
Sandstone fort & royal residence with a museum that has vintage cars, costumes, an armory & more.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$2
7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
17 - 21 min

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Tulsi Ghat
No time set
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$4
3 - 4 min

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Bhadaini Ghat
No time set
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$3
14 - 21 min

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Tridev Temple
No time set
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$1
Day 4Culinary Delights and Sacred Ghats
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$19

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$ 1

STAY BANARAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Chandan Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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Dashashwamedh Ghat
Bustling riverside steps down to the Ganges River, used for religious rituals daily.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$11
Day 5Cultural Immersion and Artistic Wonders
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$25

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$ 1

STAY BANARAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Benares
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
13 - 16 min

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Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
University museum focused on art & archeology, with sculptures, paintings, jewelry, textiles & more.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
23 - 28 min

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Jantar Mantar
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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Sri Varahi Devi Temple
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$1
3 - 4 min

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Dolphin Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$11
Day 6Gastronomic Adventures and Sacred Rituals
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$23

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$ 1

STAY BANARAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Ganpanti Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
4 - 5 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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$3
3 - 4 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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$3
2 - 3 min

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Fagin's Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
Day 7Authentic Flavors and Spiritual Serenity
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$26

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$ 1

STAY BANARAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Baati Chokha
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
26 - 32 min

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Garden of Spiritual Wisdom
Picturesque gardens offering tranquil pathways amid lush surrounds & spiritual sculptures.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$1
12 - 17 min

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Japanese Temple
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$1
7 - 10 min

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Sarnath Buddhist Temple
Expansive Buddhist temple complex with a museum, multiple shrines & an archaeological excavation.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$2
7 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$11
3 - 4 min

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Ashoka Pillar
Glass enclosure containing sandstone remains of an ancient column built by Emperor Ashoka.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$1
Day 8Tantalizing Tandoori and Ancient Temples
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$24

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$ 1

STAY BANARAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Tandoori villa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
25 - 30 min

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Wat Thai Sarnath Temple
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$1
9 - 14 min

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Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
12 - 18 min

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Chaukhandi Stupa
This historical Buddhist stupa features a sizable mound with a brick base & octagonal tower.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$1
10 - 15 min

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Vaishali Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$13
Day 9Kebab Extravaganza and Tranquil Temples
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$24

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$ 1

STAY BANARAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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The Great Kebab Factory
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
24 - 29 min

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Buddha Statue
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$1
9 - 14 min

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Tibetan Temple
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$1
21 - 26 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$11
Day 10Luxurious Retreat and Divine Encounters
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$21

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$ 1

STAY BANARAS

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Hotel Zeeras
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
24 - 29 min

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Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath
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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$4
28 - 34 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.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Megu Cafe
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$11

Budget breakdown: $236 In total

Activities & Food:$228
Transport:$9