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4-Day City Experience Itinerary for Banaras in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    15 minutes (3.5 km) from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport

    Start your day by visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Witness the morning aarti ceremony which starts at 3 am, it's an unforgettable experience. After the aarti, take a walk in the narrow lanes of the old city and enjoy the local food. In the afternoon, visit the Sankat Mochan Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. In the evening, visit the Dashashwamedh Ghat, one of the oldest and most famous ghats of Varanasi, and witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony.

  2. Day 2: Ramnagar Fort and Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
    30 minutes (5.5 km) from Dashashwamedh Ghat

    Start your day by visiting Ramnagar Fort, a beautiful fort located on the banks of the Ganges River. Admire the stunning architecture and history of the fort. In the afternoon, visit the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, which houses a vast collection of paintings, sculptures, and other artworks from different parts of India. In the evening, take a sunset boat ride on the Ganges River and witness the beautiful ghats and aarti ceremonies from a different angle.

  3. Day 3: Assi Ghat and Banaras Hindu University
    20 minutes (4 km) from Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum

    Start your day by visiting Assi Ghat, one of the most popular ghats in Varanasi. Take a boat ride and enjoy the scenic beauty of the ghat. After breakfast, visit the Banaras Hindu University, one of the largest residential universities in Asia. Explore the beautiful campus and temples inside the university. In the evening, visit the Manikarnika Ghat, a cremation ghat, and witness the unique rituals and customs associated with death in India.

  4. Day 4: Alamgir Mosque and Tibetan Temple
    15 minutes (3 km) from Manikarnika Ghat

    Start your day by visiting Alamgir Mosque, a beautiful mosque located on the banks of the Ganges River. Admire the stunning architecture and history of the mosque. In the afternoon, visit the Tibetan Temple, also known as the "Dhamek Stupa". It is one of the most important Buddhist sites in India and is believed to be the place where Buddha gave his first sermon. In the evening, visit the Kedar Ghat and take a dip in the holy Ganges River.

Recommendations

Other local attractions that you can consider visiting are the Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, and the New Vishwanath Temple. You can also take a side trip to Sarnath, which is located just 10 km away from Varanasi and is the place where Buddha gave his first sermon. To maximize your fun, you can try different street foods in Varanasi such as chaat, lassi, and kachori. Don't forget to buy some silk sarees and Banarasi paan as souvenirs. Lastly, we recommend you to book hotels and flights through https://booking.tp.st/VhZsadPo.

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