Take an early morning direct flight from Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi; flights ~2h30m. Book a morning flight to maximize time in Kashi.
Start slowly with a relaxed walk at Assi Ghat and breakfast at Brown Bread Bakery (Assi Ghat) or try Kashi Chaat Bhandar for local chai and kachori — bakeries open from ~7:00–11:00.
Explore the old city lanes — see Banarasi silk shops and small temples; good time to buy a small souvenir and acclimatize to the lanes (shops usually open 10:00–20:00).
Attend the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat (starts at sunset, typically ~6:00–7:30pm depending on season); arrive 30–45 minutes early for a good spot or book a boat seat.
Take a sunrise boat trip from Assi/Dashashwamedh Ghat to see morning rituals, bathing pilgrims, and temples from the river — boats depart ~5:00–6:30am (seasonal).
Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple (main temple complex) and walk the Vishwanath Corridor; morning hours usually open from early morning until late morning — expect queues; carry ID and follow dress rules.
Visit Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple (devotional atmosphere) and/or Tulsi Manas Temple (Ramayana association); both are open in the day (approx 6:00–21:00 for most temples).
Spend late afternoon at a quieter ghat (Assi) or check for small classical music performances (many run seasonally at various venues — verify event times).
Visit Dhamek Stupa and the Sarnath Museum to see important Buddhist relics and Ashokan pillars. Museum hours typically 9:00–17:00; some sites may be closed on specific days—verify before going.
Attend early darshan at the Ram Janmabhoomi complex (morning hours usually start early — 5:00–6:00am for first aarti/darshan); arrive early to avoid long queues.
Enjoy Lucknow’s Awadhi cuisine — try kebabs at a hygienic, recommended outlet (Tunday Kebabs or a similar well-known restaurant) around Hazratganj (open midday onwards).
Stroll Hazratganj for shopping, chikan embroidery stores, and tea at a café; rest before your flight next morning or catch an evening flight if schedules allow.
Check out and transfer to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) for your flight back to Bangalore; morning flights are recommended for best schedules.
INR0 (taxi included in earlier booking or INR400 separately), 45m