7 Days in Varanasi: A Spiritual Journey

Mantu Sharma

15 Dec 2023

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the ancient city of Varanasi, where spirituality and history intertwine. Discover sacred temples, serene gardens, and majestic forts as you immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Trip to Varanasi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Garden of Spiritual Wisdom and Sarnath Buddhist Temple

$ 1

FabHotel Lemon Grass - Hotel in Chausatthi Ghat, Varanasi

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 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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Day 2Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Chaukhandi Stupa, and Gyanvapi Mosque

$10

$ 2

FabHotel Lemon Grass - Hotel in Chausatthi Ghat, Varanasi

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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8:00 AM - 9:00 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.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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24 - 29 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Day 3Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath and Alamgir Masjid

$10

$ 2

FabHotel Lemon Grass - Hotel in Chausatthi Ghat, Varanasi

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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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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29 - 35 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Day 4Nepali Temple and Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

$ 1

FabHotel Lemon Grass - Hotel in Chausatthi Ghat, Varanasi

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 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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7 - 10 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

Day 5Manikarnika Ghat - Manikarnika Mahashamshan Ghat and Man Singh Observatory

$10

$ 1

FabHotel Lemon Grass - Hotel in Chausatthi Ghat, Varanasi

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 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.

8:00 AM - 10:00 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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 6Explore the majestic Ramnagar Fort

$ 1

FabHotel Lemon Grass - Hotel in Chausatthi Ghat, Varanasi

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 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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Day 7Witness the grandeur of Dashashwamedh Ghat

$ 1

FabHotel Lemon Grass - Hotel in Chausatthi Ghat, Varanasi

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

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: $54 In total

Activities & Food:$46

Transport:$8