2-Day Cultural and Spiritual Exploration in Varanasi, India

Day 1: Arrival and Local Exploration

Varanasi, India on May 29, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Kashi Chaat Bhandar

Start your day with traditional Varanasi breakfast dishes like kachori and jalebi at this popular local eatery, open from 7:30am to 11:00am.
INR150, 0h45m

9:00am

Visit to Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Explore the sprawling campus and the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, showcasing ancient Indian art and artifacts. The museum opens at 10:00am and closes at 5:00pm.
INR50, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Brown Bread Bakery

Enjoy a wholesome lunch with organic and healthy options including sandwiches and fresh salads in a peaceful garden setting. Open from 8:00am to 6:00pm.
INR350, 1h0m

1:30pm

Walk through the Old City Market

Experience bustling bazaars selling silk sarees, brassware, and street snacks, a great place for souvenirs and local interactions.
Free, 2h0m

4:00pm

Visit to Durga Temple

Visit this iconic 18th-century temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, known for its red sandstone architecture and vibrant festivities. Open till 7:00pm.
Free, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Tadka Restaurant

Delight in authentic Awadhi and North Indian cuisine with a warm ambiance, open from 11:00am to 10:30pm.
INR500, 1h30m
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Day 2: Ghats and Temples Tour

Varanasi, India on May 30, 2025

5:00am

Sunrise Boat Ride on the Ganges

Experience the spiritual essence of Varanasi with an early morning boat ride along the ghats, watching pilgrims perform their rituals and the city come to life.
INR600, 2h0m

8:00am

Breakfast at Blue Lassi Shop

Try delicious and refreshing traditional lassi varieties alongside light snacks, open from 7:00am to 11:00pm.
INR100, 0h30m

9:00am

Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple

One of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, an important pilgrimage site with stunning architecture and vibrant worship activities. Temple open from 5:00am to 11:00pm.
Free, 1h30m

11:00am

Exploring Manikarnika and Assi Ghats

Walk along these famous ghats, witness daily rituals, and experience the spiritual aura of the city by the riverbank.
Free, 2h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Keshari Restaurant

Taste flavorful vegetarian meals featuring traditional Banarasi thali, open from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
INR350, 1h0m

3:00pm

Sarnath Visit

Travel 10 km from Varanasi to explore Sarnath, the place where Buddha gave his first sermon, featuring stupas, a museum, and archaeological sites. The Sarnath Museum opens at 10:30am and closes by 5:00pm.
INR50, 3h0m

7:00pm

Evening Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat

Conclude your day witnessing the spectacular Ganga Aarti ceremony featuring fire offerings, chants, and music, starting at sunset around 7:15pm.
Free, 1h0m

8:30pm

Dinner at Varuna Restaurant

Enjoy a relaxed dinner by the river with a mix of Indian and continental dishes. Open from 12:00pm to 11:00pm.
INR600, 1h30m
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