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Sacred Serenity: A Spiritual Journey through Varanasi

Rahul Singh

Rahul Singh

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the ancient city of Varanasi, where spirituality meets culture. Immerse yourself in the divine aura of sacred temples, witness mesmerizing rituals on the ghats, and savor the flavors of authentic cuisine. Join us on this 4-day exploration of Varanasi's mystical charm.

Trip to Varanasi

Day 1Divine Delights: Temples, Ghats, and Culinary Delicacies
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$127

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$ 3

Ganpanti Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
9 - 14 min

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Alamgir Masjid
Mughal-style, 17th-century mosque with 3 huge domes & steps nearby for ritual bathing in the Ganges.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
8 - 11 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10
11 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
18 - 22 min

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Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
University museum focused on art & archeology, with sculptures, paintings, jewelry, textiles & more.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$20
9 - 11 min

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Spicy Kitchen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 2Royal Heritage: Forts, Observatories, and Stupas
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$149

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$ 4

Vegan and Raw
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
13 - 16 min

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Ramnagar Fort
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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$8
15 - 18 min

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Shri Satyanarayan Tulsi Manas Mandir
Stately Hindu temple with white marble construction, landscaped gardens & numerous engravings.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10
14 - 17 min

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Dolphin Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
1 - 2 min

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Man Singh Observatory
Historic 1700s observatory attached to a palace, offering views of the Ganges River from its roof.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
25 - 30 min

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Chaukhandi Stupa
This historical Buddhist stupa features a sizable mound with a brick base & octagonal tower.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$5
8 - 11 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$44
Day 3Spiritual Awakening: Temples, Buddhist Treasures, and Gastronomic Delights
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$130

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$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
1 - 2 min

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Narad Ghat
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
8 - 10 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
26 - 32 min

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Vaishali Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
4 - 5 min

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Sarnath Buddhist Temple
Expansive Buddhist temple complex with a museum, multiple shrines & an archaeological excavation.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$8
7 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$44
Day 4Cultural Extravaganza: Ghats, Museums, and Serene Stupas
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$142

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$ 2

Chandan Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
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
62 - 75 min

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Sarnath Museum
Archeological museum with many artifacts excavated at Sarnath dating from the 3rd century BCE.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$15
2 - 3 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$44
4 - 5 min

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Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath
Circular stone 43m-tall Buddhist shrine with bird & script carvings, dating back to 500 CE.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$15
10 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36

Budget breakdown: $559 In total

Activities & Food:$548
Transport:$11