Spiritual Retreat in Varanasi

Day 1: Ghats and Temples Exploration

Varanasi, India

8:00 AM

Breakfast at Shree Cafe

Start your day with delicious local breakfast at Shree Cafe known for its traditional Indian dishes like Poha and Masala Chai.
Walk or take a short rickshaw ride to Shree Cafe from your accommodation.
INR 200, 1 hour

10:00 AM

Explore Dashashwamedh Ghat

Visit one of the oldest and most fascinating ghats in Varanasi, known for its vibrant atmosphere and rituals.
Walk along the ghats from Shree Cafe to Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Free, 2 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch at Open Hand Cafe

Enjoy a peaceful meal overlooking the Ganges at Open Hand Cafe, offering a mix of Indian and international cuisine.
Walk or take a short rickshaw ride to Open Hand Cafe from Dashashwamedh Ghat.
INR 500, 1.5 hours

3:00 PM

Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Explore one of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, located near the ghats.
Walk from Open Hand Cafe to Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Free, 1.5 hours

6:00 PM

Attend Ganga Aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat

Experience the mesmerising Ganga Aarti ceremony, a spiritual ritual performed every evening by priests amidst chants and music.
Walk to Dasaswamedh Ghat from Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Free, 1 hour

8:00 PM

Dinner at Brown Bread Bakery

End your day with a cosy dinner at Brown Bread Bakery, known for its delicious wood-fired pizzas and desserts.
Walk to Brown Bread Bakery from Dasaswamedh Ghat.
INR 700, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Cultural Immersion

Varanasi, India

9:00 AM

Breakfast at Blue Lassi

Indulge in a variety of lassi flavours at Blue Lassi, a famous spot among locals and tourists alike.
Walk or take a rickshaw from your accommodation to Blue Lassi.
INR 150, 1 hour

11:00 AM

Walk through narrow lanes of Varanasi

Explore the intricate network of narrow lanes (galis) in Varanasi, lined with shops selling silk sarees, spices, and street food.
Walk from Blue Lassi to the start of the narrow lanes.
Free, 2 hours

1:30 PM

Lunch at Kachori Gali

Taste the famous kachoris and other local snacks at Kachori Gali, a popular street food hub.
Navigate through the lanes to reach Kachori Gali from the narrow lanes.
INR 100, 1 hour

3:00 PM

Visit Sarnath

Head to Sarnath, a significant Buddhist site where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.
Take a taxi or local transport to Sarnath from Varanasi city centre.
INR 300 (round trip), 2 hours

6:00 PM

Evening boat ride on River Ganges

Embark on a serene boat ride on the Ganges during sunset, witnessing the rituals and ceremonies along the ghats.
Walk or take a rickshaw to the ghats for the boat ride.
INR 300, 1.5 hours

8:00 PM

Dinner at Baati Chokha

Enjoy an authentic North Indian meal at Baati Chokha, known for its traditional dishes like baati and chokha.
Walk or take a rickshaw to Baati Chokha from the ghats.
INR 600, 1.5 hours
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Day 3: Serenity and Shopping

Varanasi, India

9:00 AM

Breakfast at Kashi Chat Bhandar

Start your day with a local favourite, kachori sabzi, at Kashi Chat Bhandar, a popular breakfast spot.
Walk or take a rickshaw to Kashi Chat Bhandar from your accommodation.
INR 100, 1 hour

11:00 AM

Visit Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Explore the sprawling campus of BHU, visit the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum and the famous Vishwanath Temple within the university.
Take a taxi or auto-rickshaw to BHU from the city centre.
INR 200, 2 hours

2:00 PM

Shopping at Godowlia Market

Shop for traditional Banarasi silk sarees, jewellery, and handicrafts at the bustling Godowlia Market.
Walk or take a rickshaw to Godowlia Market from BHU.
Variable, 2 hours

4:30 PM

Relax at Assi Ghat

Spend a leisurely evening at Assi Ghat, known for its tranquillity and beautiful views of the river.
Walk or take a rickshaw to Assi Ghat from Godowlia Market.
Free, 1.5 hours

7:00 PM

Dinner at Pizzeria Vaatika Cafe

Enjoy wood-fired pizzas and pasta at Pizzeria Vaatika Cafe, a cosy rooftop restaurant with a serene ambiance.
Walk to Pizzeria Vaatika Cafe from Assi Ghat.
INR 800, 1.5 hours
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