Start your day early by witnessing the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti, a spiritual ceremony that welcomes the dawn with music and prayers on the banks of the Ganges River.
Head to Dashashwamedh Ghat, which is centrally located and easily accessed on foot from many hotels.
Visit the serene outskirts of Banaras where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath, and explore the museums and stupas that narrate the story.
Take an auto-rickshaw or hire a taxi for the short ride to Sarnath, approximately 10 km from the city.