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9-Day Varanasi Family Friendly Itinerary including Devprayag, Gaya, and Budha Gaya in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Varanasi
    Varanasi Airport to Hotel (17km, 1 hour)

    Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel, take rest for a while and then visit the famous Vishwanath Temple in the evening. Take a boat ride at Dashashwamedh Ghat and witness the grand Ganga Aarti.

  2. Day 2: Varanasi
    Assi Ghat to Manikarnika Ghat (2.6 km, 8 minutes)

    Early morning, take a boat ride to witness the mesmerizing sunrise on the Ganga river. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Temple, and explore the narrow lanes of Varanasi in the afternoon. Witness the art of weaving at the famous Banaras silk factory.

  3. Day 3: Devprayag
    Varanasi to Devprayag (496 km, 10 hours)

    Start early to reach Devprayag, the holy confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers. Take blessings at the Raghunath Temple and visit the nearby suspension bridge. Spend the evening at leisure.

  4. Day 4: Gaya
    Devprayag to Gaya (444 km, 9 hours)

    Start early to reach Gaya, the land of salvation. Take blessings at the famous Mahabodhi Temple and visit Animesh Lochan Chaitya Temple. In the afternoon, explore the nearby local markets and try some local delicacies. Spend the evening at leisure.

  5. Day 5: Bodh Gaya
    Gaya to Bodh Gaya (11 km, 30 minutes)

    Visit the famous temples of Bodh Gaya including the Great Buddha Statue, Mangla Gauri Temple, and Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple. In the afternoon, explore the nearby Bodhi Tree and spend some peaceful time meditating. Visit the Thai Monastery for some evening prayers.

  6. Day 6: Varanasi
    Bodh Gaya to Varanasi (273 km, 7 hours)

    Start early to reach Varanasi. In the afternoon, visit the famous Sankat Mochan Temple and Durga Temple. In the evening, take a stroll at the Ghats while enjoying some local street food.

  7. Day 7: Varanasi
    Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Hotel (24 km, 1 hour)

    Visit the famous Sarnath Temple and Museum to witness the history of Buddhism. In the afternoon, take a visit to the famous Ramnagar Fort and Museum. Spend the evening at leisure.

Recommendations

Other local attractions include the Alamgir Mosque, Chunar Fort, and Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary. You can also take a day trip to nearby Allahabad to visit the famous Triveni Sangam. To maximize your fun, try taking a boat ride during sunrise on the Ganges or take a local food walk to explore the local cuisine. Don't forget to try the famous Banarasi Paan and shop at the local silk markets.

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