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Road Trip Spiritual Journey from Katni to Nagpur via Kashi Vishwanath, Baba Baidyanath, and Jagannath Puri

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Day 1: Katni to Varanasi Drive

Katni, MP to Varanasi, UP on September 3, 2025

7:00am

Start Drive from Katni

Begin your road trip heading northeast towards Varanasi covering about 460 km by car, a drive expected to take roughly 9 hours with stops.
INR0, 9h0m

12:30pm

Lunch stop at Satna

Break for lunch at a well-rated highway restaurant like Hotel Priyanka, offering Indian cuisine to refuel for the second half of the journey.
INR350, 1h0m

4:00pm

Short Tea Break at Mirzapur

Stop for tea and light snacks to stretch legs before the last leg of the drive.
INR100, 0h30m

6:00pm

Arrival and Check-in Varanasi

Check into a hotel such as BrijRama Palace on the banks of the Ganges for convenient temple access and riverside views.
INR2700, 0h30m

7:30pm

Dinner at Kashi Chat Bhandar

Enjoy authentic Varanasi street-style snacks and dinners, open till about 10pm, perfect to unwind after the long drive.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 2: Kashi Vishwanath Temple Visit

Varanasi, UP on September 4, 2025

5:30am

Kashi Vishwanath Temple Visit

Visit the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple early morning to experience a serene spiritual ambience; temple hours are 5am to 11pm.
INR0, 2h0m

8:00am

Breakfast at Blue Lassi Shop

Savor authentic and refreshing banana lassi with complementary light breakfast items at this famous local spot.
INR150, 0h30m

9:00am

Visit to Manikarnika Ghat

Walk along one of the oldest and most sacred cremation ghats of Varanasi to witness unique cultural and religious practice.
INR0, 1h0m

11:30am

Lunch at Cafe Tandur

Have lunch at this cozy cafe serving a mix of Indian and continental dishes, open till 3pm.
INR550, 1h0m

4:00pm

Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat

Witness the spectacular evening aarti ceremony by the riverside, a highlight of Varanasi spiritual experience lasting about 1 hour.
INR0, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Keshari Restaurant

Relish a local vegetarian thali at this iconic restaurant loved by locals and travelers alike.
INR450, 1h0m
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Day 3: Varanasi to Deoghar Drive

Varanasi, UP to Deoghar, Jharkhand on September 5, 2025

6:30am

Depart for Deoghar

Set off early for the approximately 370 km 8-hour drive east towards Deoghar to reach Baba Baidyanath Temple.
INR0, 8h0m

11:30am

Midway Break at Dumka

Stop for refreshments and short rest at Dumka town, stretch and enjoy local snacks before resuming journey.
INR150, 0h30m

2:00pm

Lunch in Dumka

Enjoy a hearty lunch at a local eatery with traditional Jharkhand cuisine to fuel the rest of the drive.
INR350, 1h0m

6:30pm

Arrival and Hotel Check-in in Deoghar

Check into Hotel Kanha Regency or similar, ideally located within short distance to Baba Baidyanath Temple.
INR1600, 0h30m

7:30pm

Evening Darshan at Baba Baidyanath Temple

Visit the temple for evening prayers and aarti; temple hours extend until 10pm allowing flexibility.
INR0, 1h30m

9:30pm

Dinner at Hotel Kanha Restaurant

Have dinner onsite featuring local and Indian cuisine to relax after a day on the road.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 4: Deoghar to Puri Drive

Deoghar, Jharkhand to Puri, Odisha on September 6, 2025

6:00am

Departure for Puri

Embark on a longer drive approx 475 km south-east towards the coastal city of Puri, estimated 10-11 hours by road.
INR0, 10h30m

10:00am

Breakfast stop at Ranchi

Stop for breakfast and refreshment at Ranchi, enjoying local or light continental options.
INR300, 1h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at a highway restaurant near Baripada

Refuel with a traditional Odia meal at a popular roadside dhaba or restaurant.
INR350, 1h0m

5:30pm

Arrival and Check-in at Puri

Check into Hotel Puri Ashok or similar to unwind near the beach and close to Jagannath Temple.
INR3200, 0h30m

6:30pm

Relax at Puri Beach

Enjoy the cool sea breeze and beachside walk along Bay of Bengal, perfect to relax after the long drive.
INR0, 1h30m

8:00pm

Dinner at Gayatri Restaurant

Savor coastal Oriya cuisine and seafood specialties in this well-known local restaurant open till late.
INR600, 1h0m
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Day 5: Puri to Nagpur Drive

Puri, Odisha to Nagpur, Maharashtra on September 7, 2025

5:00am

Morning Visit to Jagannath Temple

Experience early aarti and spiritual darshan at Jagannath Temple; temple open from 5am to 1pm, 4pm to 9pm.
INR0, 2h0m

7:30am

Breakfast at Wildgrass Restaurant

Enjoy a popular local breakfast with both traditional and continental options.
INR350, 0h45m

8:30am

Departure for Nagpur

Start the long drive approximately 1050 km southwest to Nagpur, roughly a 19-20 hour journey by road, plan several breaks en route.
INR0, 19h30m

5:30pm

Lunch & Rest Stops En Route

Plan multiple brief stops for meals, refueling and rest during this extensive drive for safety and comfort.
INR600, N/A

3:00am (Next day)

Arrival in Nagpur and Hotel Check-in

Arrive at Hotel Centre Point or similar in Nagpur to rest and recuperate after your road journey.
INR2000, 0h30m

7:30am (Next day)

Breakfast at Hotel Centre Point

Relax with a substantial breakfast featuring Indian and international dishes.
INR300, 1h0m
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