Back

8 Days in Varanasi: A Journey of Spiritual Awakening

Surjit Maurya

16 Jan 2024

0

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the ancient city of Varanasi, where spirituality and culture intertwine. Discover hidden gems, sacred temples, and historic landmarks as you immerse yourself in the mystical aura of this holy city.

Trip to Varanasi

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Varanasi Fun City

+

$5

Varanasi Fun City

Small water park with slides, a wave pool & play fountains for splashing, plus animal statues.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$5

Day 2Tranquil Temples and Serene Stupas

+

$6

Chaukhandi Stupa

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

$1

11 - 16 min

~

Directions

Japanese Temple

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

•

$1

7 - 10 min

~

Directions

Sarnath Buddhist Temple

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

•

$2

8 - 12 min

~

Directions

Ashoka Pillar

Glass enclosure containing sandstone remains of an ancient column built by Emperor Ashoka.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

•

$1

Day 3Spiritual Exploration and Cultural Delights

+

$5

·

$ 1

Mulagandha Kuti Vihar

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

$3

9 - 14 min

~

Directions

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

•

$1

24 - 29 min

~

Directions

Gyanvapi Mosque

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

•

$1

Day 4Ancient Relics and Architectural Wonders

+

$8

·

$ 1

Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

•

$4

27 - 33 min

~

Directions

Alamgir Masjid

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$1

8 - 12 min

~

Directions

Nepali Temple

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

$3

Day 5A Riverside Journey and Divine Blessings

+

$5

·

$ 1

Manikarnika Ghat - Manikarnika Mahashamshan Ghat

One of the city's oldest ghats, this iconic site is a storied spot for traditional Hindu cremations.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$3

14 - 17 min

~

Directions

Shri Satyanarayan Tulsi Manas Mandir

Stately Hindu temple with white marble construction, landscaped gardens & numerous engravings.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

•

$3

Day 6Unveiling the Divine at Sacred Temples

+

$2

·

$ 1

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

•

Free

21 - 26 min

~

Directions

Mrityunjay Mahadev Mandir SamneGhat

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

•

$1

Day 7Fortresses, Art, and Cultural Heritage

+

$5

·

$ 1

Ramnagar Fort

Sandstone fort & royal residence with a museum that has vintage cars, costumes, an armory & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$2

11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Ruchika Art Gallery

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

•

$1

10 - 15 min

~

Directions

Banaras Art Gallery

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

•

$1

Day 8Sunset Serenade at Dashashwamedh Ghat

+

$0

Dashashwamedh Ghat

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $36 In total

Activities & Food:$34

Transport:$2