1-Day Journey from Bhuj to Varanasi: Exploring Culture & History

Day 1: Cultural Exploration

Varanasi, India

9:00 AM

Breakfast at Kashi Chat Bhandar

Start your day with a delicious breakfast of Aloo Tikki and Chaat at the local favorite, Kashi Chat Bhandar, right in the heart of Varanasi.
Take a taxi from Varanasi Airport to Kashi Chat Bhandar, which is around a 30-minute drive.
INR 150, 1 hour

10:30 AM

Visit Sarnath

Explore the historical site of Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon; take a peaceful stroll through the ruins and museum.
From Kashi Chat Bhandar, take a cab to Sarnath, approximately 30 minutes away.
INR 500 (entry fee and transportation), 2.5 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch at Baati Chokha

Savor a traditional Bhojpuri meal at Baati Chokha, where you can enjoy delicious Litti Chokha that represents the local cuisine.
Return to Varanasi town via taxi, a 30-minute journey.
INR 300, 1 hour

2:30 PM

Explore the Ghats

Stroll along the iconic Ghats of Varanasi, soaking in the spiritual atmosphere and witnessing life along the riverbanks.
Walk from Baati Chokha to the Ghats, which is a 15-minute walk.
Free, 2 hours

4:30 PM

Visiting Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Visit the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple, an important pilgrimage site, where the architecture and history will captivate you.
Nearby walking distance from the Ghats.
Free (donations welcome), 1 hour

6:00 PM

Evening Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat

Experience the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat, a spiritual highlight that illuminates the river with lights and chants.
A short walk from Kashi Vishwanath Temple to Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Free, 1 hour

7:30 PM

Dinner at Varanasi Kebab Corner

End your day with dinner at Varanasi Kebab Corner, where you can indulge in flavorful kebabs and biryanis, a perfect way to taste the local flavors.
Take a taxi from Dashashwamedh Ghat to the restaurant, which is about a 15-minute drive.
INR 400, 1 hour
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