Begin your road trip early with a quick breakfast stop at a highway restaurant near Visakhapatnam, fuelled with idli and filter coffee to energize the long drive ahead.
Embark on the long 830 km drive to Varanasi, averaging 80 km/h which should take roughly 10-11 hours with short breaks. Enjoy the changing landscapes of eastern and northern India on the way.
Check into your hotel in Varanasi and unwind with a traditional Bhojpuri thali dinner at a local restaurant called 'Kachori Gali', known for its local delicacies. Open till 10 pm.
Witness the sunrise and the spiritual rituals at the famous ghats of Varanasi including Dashashwamedh and Assi Ghat. Best visited early to avoid crowds.
Enjoy a serene boat ride along the Ganges to see the ghats from the water and soak in the ancient city's ambiance. Available till 6 PM, cost includes boat hire.
Travel north covering an extensive distance through Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, watching the landscape change from plains to foothills of the Himalayas.