Spiritual Retreat in Varanasi

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Day 1: Spiritual Immersion

Varanasi, India

6:00AM

Morning Boat Ride on Ganges River

Start your day with a serene boat ride along the sacred Ganges River, witnessing the ghats come alive with morning rituals and devotees taking holy dips.
Walk to Assi Ghat for the boat ride. It takes about 20 minutes.
INR 200, 2 hours

8:30AM

Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Head to the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and immerse yourself in spirituality and architectural marvels.
Take an auto-rickshaw to the temple. It's a 15-minute ride.
Free entry, donations accepted, 1.5 hours

7:00PM

Evening Ganga Aarti Ceremony

Witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat, where priests perform rituals with fire, incense, and lamps against the backdrop of the sacred river.
Walk to Dashashwamedh Ghat. It's a 10-minute walk.
Free, 1 hour
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Day 2: Historical & Cultural Exploration

Varanasi, India

9:00AM

Explore Sarnath

Embark on a journey to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Visit the Dhamek Stupa and Ashoka Pillar to delve into Buddhist history.
Take a taxi to Sarnath. It's a 30-minute drive.
INR 100 for entry to Sarnath Museum, 2 hours

12:00PM

Visit Banaras Hindu University

Discover the sprawling campus of Banaras Hindu University, home to the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum and the iconic Vishwanath Temple within the university premises.
Auto-rickshaw to BHU. It's a 20-minute ride.
Free entry, nominal charges for museum, 2 hours

3:00PM

Silk Shopping

Indulge in some traditional Banarasi silk shopping at local markets like Godowlia Market and Vishwanath Gali, known for their exquisite sarees and fabrics.
Walk to the markets from BHU. It's a 15-minute walk.
Variable as per purchase, 2 hours
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Day 3: Wellness & Heritage

Varanasi, India

7:00AM

Morning Yoga Session

Start your day with a rejuvenating yoga session at a local yoga center to embrace the spiritual and physical benefits of this ancient practice.
Take a cycle rickshaw to the yoga center. It's a 10-minute ride.
INR 300 per session, 1.5 hours

10:00AM

Explore Local Markets

Stroll through the bustling local markets of Varanasi like Thateri Bazar and Vishwanath Gali, where you can shop for souvenirs, spices, and traditional artifacts.
Walk to the markets. They are within a 5-10 minute walk from the yoga center.
Variable as per purchase, 2 hours

1:00PM

Visit Ramnagar Fort

Discover the historical Ramnagar Fort, located on the eastern bank of the Ganges River, known for its stunning architecture, museum, and vintage artifacts.
Take a boat ride to Ramnagar Fort. It's a 20-minute boat journey.
INR 100 for entry to the fort, 2 hours
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