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Discovering Banaras in 2 Days

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Day 1: Spiritual Exploration

Varanasi, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at a Local Cafe

Start your day with a traditional breakfast of kachori and jalebi at a local cafe near Assi Ghat.
Walk to Assi Ghat
INR 100, 1 hour

9:30AM

Assi Ghat

Experience the serene morning rituals and take a boat ride along the Ganges River at Assi Ghat.
Walk to Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Free, 2 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Enjoy a vegetarian thali meal at a nearby restaurant.
Walk to Kashi Vishwanath Temple
INR 200, 1 hour

1:00PM

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Visit one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and witness the grandeur of its architecture.
Walk to Dashashwamedh Ghat
Free, 2 hours

4:00PM

Dashashwamedh Ghat

Experience the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony as the sun sets over the Ganges.
End of Day 1
Free, 1 hour
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Day 2: Historical Wonders

Varanasi, India

9:00AM

Breakfast at the Hotel

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before setting out to explore.
Walk to Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
Included in Hotel Stay, 1 hour

10:00AM

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

Seek blessings at this temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman and experience the peaceful surroundings.
Take a cycle rickshaw to Ramnagar Fort
Free, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Relish a traditional lunch at a nearby eatery.
Walk to Ramnagar Fort
INR 300, 1 hour

2:00PM

Ramnagar Fort

Explore the grandeur of this historical fort and its museum showcasing vintage artifacts.
Take a taxi to Manikarnika Ghat
INR 200, 2 hours

5:00PM

Manikarnika Ghat

Witness the sacred rituals of cremation at one of the oldest and most significant ghats in Varanasi.
End of Day 2
Free, 1 hour
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