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Varanasi Family Adventure Road Trip

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Day 1: Arrival and Riverside Walk

Varanasi, India

10:00AM

Check-in at Hotel

Upon arrival in Varanasi, check-in to your hotel and freshen up.
Take a taxi or pre-arranged airport transfer to your hotel.
INR 5000, 1 hour

12:00PM

Lunch at Deena Chat Bhandar

Try local street food and specialty chaats at Deena Chat Bhandar.
Walk or take a short taxi ride to the restaurant.
INR 500, 1 hour

3:00PM

Riverside Walk along Ghats

Stroll along the ghats of Varanasi, witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony in the evening.
Start your walk at Assi Ghat and continue towards Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Free, 2 hours

7:00PM

Dinner at Dolphin Restaurant

Enjoy dinner at Dolphin Restaurant with a view of the Ganges.
Walk or take a short auto-rickshaw ride to the restaurant.
INR 1000, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Exploring Varanasi

Varanasi, India

9:00AM

Breakfast at Shree Cafe

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Shree Cafe known for its delicious pancakes and coffee.
Walk or take a short rickshaw ride to the cafe.
INR 300, 1 hour

11:00AM

Boat Ride on the Ganges

Experience the sunrise from a boat on the Ganges, visit Manikarnika Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat.
Boat rides can be easily arranged at the ghats.
INR 1000, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Open Hand Cafe

Enjoy organic and vegetarian meals at Open Hand Cafe with a peaceful ambiance.
Take a short walk to the cafe from the ghats.
INR 800, 1 hour

3:00PM

Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Explore the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the holiest temples for Hindus.
The temple is located near the Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Free, 1.5 hours

7:00PM

Dinner at Pizzeria Vaatika Cafe

Indulge in wood-fired pizzas and pasta for dinner at Pizzeria Vaatika Cafe.
Take a short walk from the temple to the cafe.
INR 1200, 1.5 hours
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Day 3: Visit Sarnath and Departure

Varanasi, India

9:00AM

Breakfast at Pahalwan Lassi Bhandar

Enjoy a traditional breakfast of lassi and kachori at Pahalwan Lassi Bhandar.
Take a taxi to Sarnath, which is around 30 minutes from Varanasi.
INR 200, 1 hour

11:00AM

Visit Sarnath

Explore the ancient ruins and Buddhist sites at Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon.
Start your visit at the Sarnath Museum and then explore the Dhamekh Stupa and Mulagandha Kuti Vihara.
INR 500, 2.5 hours

2:00PM

Lunch at Nirvana Cafe

Enjoy a peaceful lunch at Nirvana Cafe amidst lush green surroundings in Sarnath.
Visit Nirvana Cafe after your sightseeing in Sarnath.
INR 700, 1 hour

4:00PM

Return to Varanasi

Head back to Varanasi to collect your belongings and proceed to your departure point.
Take a taxi or public transportation back to Varanasi.
INR 300, 1 hour
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