Rameshwaram and Kashi 7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kashi Vishwanath Temple
   20 minutes (7.5 km) from Varanasi Airport

   Visit the holiest temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

2. Day 2: Dashashwamedh Ghat
   10 minutes (3.5 km) from Kashi Vishwanath Temple

   Take a boat ride at sunrise on the Ganges River and witness the Aarti Ceremony in the evening.

3. Day 3: Sarnath
   30 minutes (10 km) from Dashashwamedh Ghat

   Explore the Buddhist heritage site of Sarnath and visit the Sarnath Archaeological Museum.

4. Day 4: Kedar Ghat
   15 minutes (6 km) from Sarnath

   Take a dip in the holy waters of the Ganges River and experience the spiritual atmosphere of Kedar Ghat.

5. Day 5: Ramanathaswamy Temple
   15 minutes (4 km) from Rameswaram Railway Station

   Visit the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple which is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples of Lord Shiva.

6. Day 6: Dhanushkodi Beach
   30 minutes (19 km) from Ramanathaswamy Temple

   Relax on the scenic Dhanushkodi Beach and enjoy the beautiful views of the Bay of Bengal.

7. Day 7: Pamban Bridge
   10 minutes (3 km) from Dhanushkodi Beach

   Take a walk or drive on the famous Pamban Bridge, a 2.3 km long cantilever bridge that connects Rameswaram to mainland India.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kashi Vishwanath Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
• Boat ride on Ganges River (1-2 hours, INR 200-300 per person)
• Sarnath (2-3 hours, Free)
• Kedar Ghat (1-2 hours, Free)
• Ramanathaswamy Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
• Dhanushkodi Beach (2-3 hours, Free)
• Pamban Bridge (1-2 hours, Free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 200-300 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Bharat Mata Temple in Varanasi or the Rameswaram Beach in Rameshwaram. If you have less time, skip the boat ride on the Ganges River or the visit to Dhanushkodi Beach.