Varanasi Getaway: 3‑Night Adventure from Mangalore

Day 1: Arrival & First Impressions

Morning: Fly from Bangalore to Varanasi (low‑cost carrier). Upon landing, take an auto‑rickshaw to your budget hotel near **Assi Ghat**, check‑in and freshen up.

Afternoon: Enjoy a leisurely stroll along **Assi Ghat**, watching locals perform their daily rituals and sampling street snacks like kachori and jalebi.

Evening: Board a small boat for a sunset cruise on the **Ganga River**, witnessing the mesmerizing **Ganga Aarti** at **Dashashwamedh Ghat**.

Day 2: Sacred Sites & Cultural Highlights

Morning: Visit the iconic **Kashi Vishwanath Temple**, exploring its vibrant courtyard and nearby gold‑leaf market.

Afternoon: Walk to **Banaras Hindu University (BHU)** campus, touring the historic **Madan Mohan Malaviya Museum** and the serene **Sanjay Gandhi Park.

Evening: Return to **Assi Ghat** for a relaxed dinner at a riverside dhaba, trying the local thali.

Day 3: History, Art & Handicrafts

Morning: Take a short bus ride to **Sarnath**, the place of Buddha’s first sermon; explore the **Dhamek Stupa** and the **Sarnath Archaeological Museum**.

Afternoon: Head back to the city for a hands‑on **silk weaving workshop** in the **Thatheri Bazaar**, where you can watch artisans at work and purchase a souvenir.

Evening: Experience the lively atmosphere of **Ramnagar Fort**, watching the illuminated palace walls from the banks of the Ganga.

Day 4: Departure

Morning: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, then take a final walk along **Manikarnika Ghat** to observe the unique cremation rituals.

Afternoon: Check out of the hotel and catch an express train from Varanasi to Bangalore, arriving in the evening.

Evening: Arrive back home, filled with memories of the timeless city of Varanasi.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Flight (Bangalore → Varanasi, one‑way, per person) – 2 hrs – ₹3,000
• Train (Varanasi → Bangalore, one‑way, per person) – 20 hrs – ₹400
• Accommodation (3 nights, budget hotel, double occupancy) – 3 nights – ₹3,600
• Food (average ₹400 per person per day) – 3 days – ₹2,400
• Kashi Vishwanath Temple (donation) – 1 hr – ₹200
• Ganga Sunset Boat Ride – 1 hr – ₹300
• Sarnath entry & museum – 2 hrs – ₹150
• Silk weaving workshop (demo + souvenir) – 2 hrs – ₹500
• Local transport (autos, rickshaws, buses) – 4 hrs – ₹600
• Ramnagar Fort entry – 1 hr – ₹100
• Miscellaneous (snacks, water, tips) – – ₹350
• Total Estimated Cost (for 2 persons) – – ₹15,000

Tips

If you wish to extend the trip, consider adding an extra day to explore the nearby villages of **Varanasi’s ghats** or take a day‑trip to **Chunar Fort**. To shorten the itinerary and stay within budget, you can skip the silk workshop and replace the evening boat ride with a free riverside walk, saving both time and a few hundred rupees.