Sacred Journey through Varanasi

Pravin Upadhyay

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a spiritual odyssey through the ancient city of Varanasi, where ancient temples, serene gardens, and historic landmarks await. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and experience the tranquility of the Ganges River. Join us on this 8-day adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to Varanasi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Garden of Spiritual Wisdom and Buddhist Temples

$ 1

Varanasi Paradise Homestay

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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13 - 20 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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7 - 10 min

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Day 2Unveiling the Stupas and Ashoka Pillar

$ 1

Varanasi Paradise Homestay

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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9 - 14 min

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

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

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 3Seeking Peace at the Stupa and Temples

$13

$ 1

Varanasi Paradise Homestay

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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8 - 11 min

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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9 - 14 min

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Day 4Exploring Mosques and Ancient Stupas

$30

$ 3

Varanasi Paradise Homestay

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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26 - 32 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 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.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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19 - 28 min

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No time set

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7 - 9 min

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No time set

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13 - 20 min

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Landmark ghat & religious site for spiritual bathing, prayer & holiday festival events.

No time set

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Day 5Ghat Hopping and Witnessing Sacred Rituals

$10

$ 1

Varanasi Paradise Homestay

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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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.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Day 6Discovering Temples and Nepali Architecture

$ 1

Varanasi Paradise Homestay

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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6 - 9 min

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Landmark riverside temple to Shiva, known for its 18th-century gold-plated spire and sacred well.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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No time set

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Day 7Unraveling History at the Fort and Art Gallery

$ 2

Varanasi Paradise Homestay

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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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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11 - 14 min

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 8Captivating Sunset at Dashashwamedh Ghat

$ 1

Varanasi Paradise Homestay

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $93 In total

Activities & Food:$83

Transport:$10