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3-Day Itinerary for Banaras in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Boat Ride on the Ganges River
    20 minutes (4.2km) from Banaras Airport

    Begin your trip with a peaceful boat ride along the Ganges River. Enjoy the morning breeze and take in the stunning views of the Ghats as you float past. As you ride down the river, experience the spirituality of the city with the sound of bells ringing and people chanting. In the afternoon, visit the Ramnagar Fort, a stunning example of Mughal architecture. Finally, head to the Dashashwamedh Ghat for the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony, where you can witness the local people offer prayers to the river.

  2. Day 2: Sarnath and Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
    30 minutes (10km) from Dashashwamedh Ghat

    Start your day by visiting Sarnath, the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. You can explore the Dhamek Stupa and the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar Temple, which is home to a beautiful statue of Lord Buddha. In the afternoon, visit Banaras Hindu University (BHU), one of the largest residential universities in Asia. The campus has many notable buildings and temples, including Bharat Kala Bhavan and the Vishwanath Temple. End your day with some delicious street food at the famous Kachori Gali.

  3. Day 3: Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Bharat Mata Mandir
    15 minutes (3.5km) from Kachori Gali

    Begin your final day with a visit to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the most sacred Hindu temples in the country. The temple is located in the heart of the city and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. After the temple, explore the Bharat Mata Mandir, which has a large map of India carved in marble and is a symbol of national unity. Finally, end your trip with some souvenir shopping at the local markets, including the Vishwanath Lane market and Thatheri Bazaar.

Recommendations

If you have some extra time, visit the Manikarnika Ghat, a place where the last rites of the dead are performed. You can also take a day trip to Chunar Fort and explore the beautiful fort located on the banks of the Ganges. Don't forget to try the famous Banarasi paan and lassi while you're in the city!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Boat Ride on the Ganges River (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Ramnagar Fort (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Sarnath (3 hours, INR 300)
  • Banaras Hindu University (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Kachori Gali (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Bharat Mata Mandir (1 hour, Free)
  • Souvenir Shopping (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1,650

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