Spiritual Exploration in Varanasi

Day 1: City Centre Exploration

Varanasi, India

8:00 AM

Breakfast at Shree Cafe

Start your day with a delicious traditional Indian breakfast at Shree Cafe, known for its local flavours and refreshing chai tea.
Shree Cafe is located in the heart of Varanasi's city centre. It's a short walk from most hotels in the area.
£5, 1 hour

9:30 AM

Visit Vishwanath Temple

Head to Vishwanath Temple, one of the most sacred temples in Varanasi dedicated to Lord Shiva. Experience the spiritual ambiance and intricate architecture.
From Shree Cafe, you can take a 15-minute cycle rickshaw ride to reach Vishwanath Temple.
Free, 2 hours

12:00 PM

Lunch at Baati Chokha

Enjoy a traditional Bihari thali meal at Baati Chokha, offering a variety of regional dishes bursting with authentic flavours.
Baati Chokha is a 20-minute walk from Vishwanath Temple.
£8, 1.5 hours

2:00 PM

Explore Dashashwamedh Ghat

Walk along the iconic Dashashwamedh Ghat, one of the oldest and busiest ghats in Varanasi. Witness the vibrant rituals and ceremonies by the Ganges River.
Dashashwamedh Ghat is a short 10-minute walk from Baati Chokha.
Free, 2 hours

5:00 PM

Shopping at Vishwanath Gali

Indulge in some souvenir shopping at Vishwanath Gali, a bustling street filled with shops selling traditional Indian handicrafts, clothing, and jewellery.
Vishwanath Gali is a 15-minute walk from Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Variable, 1.5 hours

7:00 PM

Dinner at Pizzeria Vaatika Cafe

End your day with a fusion meal at Pizzeria Vaatika Cafe, offering a mix of Italian and Indian dishes in a cosy outdoor setting.
Pizzeria Vaatika Cafe is a short 5-minute walk from Vishwanath Gali.
£10, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Ganges River Ghats Visit

Varanasi, India

8:30 AM

Breakfast at Brown Bread Bakery

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Brown Bread Bakery, known for its freshly baked goods and organic offerings.
Brown Bread Bakery is a 10-minute walk from most hotels near the Ganges River.
£6, 1 hour

10:00 AM

Boat Ride on the Ganges

Embark on a serene boat ride along the Ganges River to witness the morning rituals, temples, and ghats from a unique perspective.
You can easily hire a boat near Brown Bread Bakery for the ride.
£15, 2 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch at Open Hand Cafe

Enjoy a vegetarian meal with a view at Open Hand Cafe, offering a peaceful ambiance overlooking the Ganges River.
Open Hand Cafe is a short walk from the ghats where you finish your boat ride.
£10, 1.5 hours

3:00 PM

Visit Assi Ghat

Explore the serene and less crowded Assi Ghat, known for its peaceful atmosphere and yoga centres by the riverside.
Assi Ghat is a 20-minute walk from Open Hand Cafe.
Free, 1.5 hours

5:00 PM

Attend Ganga Aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat

Experience the mesmerising Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dasaswamedh Ghat, a spiritual ritual of worship involving fire, bells, and chants as an offering to the Ganges River.
From Assi Ghat, you can take a tuk-tuk to reach Dasaswamedh Ghat in 15 minutes.
Free, 1.5 hours

7:00 PM

Dinner at Bona Cafe

Indulge in a delicious dinner at Bona Cafe, known for its diverse menu of international and Indian cuisines in a relaxed setting.
Bona Cafe is a 10-minute walk from Dasaswamedh Ghat.
£12, 1.5 hours
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