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Sacred Serenity: A Spiritual Journey through Varanasi

Ankush kulkarni

Ankush kulkarni

29 Dec 2023

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the spiritual capital of India. Discover ancient temples, majestic forts, and serene ghats that will leave you in awe. Immerse yourself in the divine energy of Varanasi and witness the enchanting rituals along the holy Ganges River. Join us on this transformative journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.

Trip to Varanasi

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Day 1Unveiling the Divine: Tulsi Manas Mandir & Ramnagar Fort
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$9

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$ 1

Shri Satyanarayan Tulsi Manas Mandir
Stately Hindu temple with white marble construction, landscaped gardens & numerous engravings.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
14 - 17 min

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Ramnagar Fort
Sandstone fort & royal residence with a museum that has vintage cars, costumes, an armory & more.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$4
Day 2A Glimpse of Eternity: Dashashwamedh Ghat & Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
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$10

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Dashashwamedh Ghat
Bustling riverside steps down to the Ganges River, used for religious rituals daily.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
University museum focused on art & archeology, with sculptures, paintings, jewelry, textiles & more.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
Day 3The Sacred Heartbeat: Kashi Vishwanath Temple & Narad Ghat
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$5

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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
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Narad Ghat
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
Day 4Tranquil Oasis: Bhonsale Ghat, Alamgir Masjid & Gyanvapi Mosque
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$10

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Bhonsale Ghat
Palatial ghat made from stone in 1780 by the Bhosale family during the rule of the Maratha Empire.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
4 - 6 min

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

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Gyanvapi Mosque
Venerable mosque on a historic site featuring traditional architecture with columns & domes.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
Day 5Enlightenment Unveiled: Garden of Spiritual Wisdom, Chaukhandi Stupa, Sarnath Buddhist Temple & Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
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$14

Garden of Spiritual Wisdom
Picturesque gardens offering tranquil pathways amid lush surrounds & spiritual sculptures.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$3
2 - 3 min

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Chaukhandi Stupa
This historical Buddhist stupa features a sizable mound with a brick base & octagonal tower.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$3
12 - 18 min

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Sarnath Buddhist Temple
Expansive Buddhist temple complex with a museum, multiple shrines & an archaeological excavation.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$5
Day 6Journey to the Beyond: Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath & Manikarnika Ghat - Manikarnika Mahashamshan Ghat
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$13

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Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath
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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$8
29 - 35 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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$5

Budget breakdown: $63 In total

Activities & Food:$61
Transport:$3