One Day in Varanasi, India

Day 1: Spiritual Journey

Varanasi, India

6:00AM

Breakfast at Kachori Gali

Start your day with delicious kachoris and jalebis in the famous Kachori Gali, a narrow street filled with small shops selling traditional Indian breakfast items.
Kachori Gali is located near the Dashashwamedh Ghat, easily accessible on foot.
INR 150, 1 hour

8:00AM

Dashashwamedh Ghat

Witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony at the Dashashwamedh Ghat, where priests perform rituals with fire and bells against the backdrop of the sacred river Ganges.
Walk along the ghats from Kachori Gali to reach Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Free, 1 hour

10:00AM

Explore Varanasi's Ghats

Take a leisurely stroll along the ghats of Varanasi, soak in the spiritual ambiance, and observe daily rituals, such as bathing and meditation.
Continue your walk southwards along the ghats, starting from Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Free, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Brown Bread Bakery

Enjoy a peaceful lunch at Brown Bread Bakery, a popular cafe overlooking the Ganges, offering a mix of Indian and international dishes.
Take a short walk from the ghats to reach Brown Bread Bakery.
INR 500, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Sarnath Archaeological Site

Visit Sarnath, a significant Buddhist site where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon. Explore the ruins, stupas, and the famous Dhamek Stupa.
Take a taxi or hire a rickshaw to reach Sarnath, which is located about 10 kilometers from Varanasi city center.
INR 300 (entry fee), 2 hours

6:00PM

Ganga Aarti at Manikarnika Ghat

End your day with the spiritual experience of the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Manikarnika Ghat, one of the oldest and most sacred ghats in Varanasi.
Take a boat ride on the Ganges to reach Manikarnika Ghat or walk along the ghats as the evening descends.
Free, 1 hour
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