Discover Varanasi with Family in Two Weeks

1. Day 1: Scenic boat + vibrant markets
   35 min (3.5 mi) from Lal Bahadur Shastri International airport.

   Enjoy a Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges and explore the bustling market of Thateri Bazaar.

2. Day 2: Sacred temples + Artistic demonstrations
   20 min (2.5 mi) from Day 1

   Visit the holy Hindu shrines – Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, followed by the renowned silk sari handloom factories.

3. Day 3: Mystic sunrise + Classical dance
   10 min (1.2 mi) from Day 2

   Stroll the ghats and relish the beautiful sunrise. In the evening, witness the Baharatanatyam classical dance performance at the Jnana Pravaha Gurukul.

4. Day 4: Historic architecture + Holy shrines
   20 min (2.8 mi) from Day 3

   Visit the Ramnagar Fort, which exhibits the ancient weaponry. Later, explore the numerous holy temples including Durga Temple, Vishalakshi Temple, and Tulsi Manas Mandir.

5. Day 5: Traditional crafts + Devotional chanting
   15 min (1.9 mi) from Day 4

   Discover the Banaras Handicrafts emporium and taste the lip-smacking street food. In the evening, participate in the Ganga Aarti ceremony on the Dasaswamedh Ghat.

6. Day 6: Wildlife safari + Waterfall
   2 Hours from the city centre

   Explore the Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary and trek to the stunning Rajdari and Devdari waterfall.

7. Day 7: Mystic sunrise + Ashram visit
   45 min (10.6 mi) from Day 6

   Experience the tranquility of the sunrise at the Assi Ghat and later visit the Sarnath Ashram, which preserves the stories of Gautam Buddha.

8. Day 8: Herbal therapy + History Museum
   15 min (2.5 mi) from Day 7

   Take Ayurvedic massage and treatment at Swasti Ayurvedic Body Care. Then, discover the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, which displays a significant collection of artwork and artifacts.

9. Day 9: Historical palace + Artistic Photography
   45 min (8.6 mi) from Day 8

   Visit the Chunar Fort, which stands there for its empirical past. Later, capture the beauty of the Ramnagar Palace in your camera.

10. Day 10: Spiritual journey + Famed eateries
    20 min (3.4 mi) from Day 9

    Seek blessings at the Kedar Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat. Afterward, taste the most famous 'chaat' and 'paan' at Bansphatak.

11. Day 11: Astronomical observatory + Botanical garden
    1 hour 10 min (26.8 mi) from Day 10

    Discover the various plant species at the Botanical Garden of Banaras Hindu University. Later on, visit the Manmandir Observatory to witness the famous Naksatra Vatika and Smithsonian telescope.

12. Day 12: Sightseeing + Lip-smacking Food
    5 min (0.5 mi) from Day 11

    Visit the dark, narrow lanes of Karchana, stroll the streets of Kachori and Kudaniya Lohri Bazaar while relishing the delicious street food.

13. Day 13: Heritage walk + Religious Encounter
    30 min (5.5 mi) from Day 12

    Undertake the delightful heritage walk of Varanasi, followed by a rendezvous with the Baba Kina Ram Ashram.

14. Day 14: Shopping + Farewell treats
    10 min (1.4 mi) from Day 13

    Bargain hunting at the Baba Blacksheep market and then enjoy the delicious farewell at Pizzeria Vaatika Café.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Silk Sari Handloom factories (45 Mins, INR 500- INR 2000 )
• Banaras Handicrafts emporium (2 Hours, INR 800- INR 2500 )
• Ayurvedic Body Care ( 1 Hour 30 Min, INR 1500- INR 4000)
• Capture photography (2 Hours, INR 1000 - INR 2000)
• Botanical Garden (2 Hours, INR 50)

Useful tips

If you have more time, then include a trip to the Allahabad Fort and Bharadwaj ashram. If you have less time, then you can skip the wildlife safari and forest trekking.