3-Day Spiritual and Cultural Journey: Jabalpur - Varanasi - Baidyanath Dham - Jabalpur

Day 1: Travel and Explore Varanasi

Varanasi, India on June 16, 2025

6:00am

Breakfast at Open Hand Cafe

Enjoy a wholesome breakfast at Open Hand Cafe known for fresh, organic options and great coffee to start your day in Varanasi.
INR300, 1h0m

7:00am

Travel from Jabalpur to Varanasi

Catch an early morning train or drive from Jabalpur to Varanasi, a journey of approximately 8-9 hours covering about 600 km.
INR800 for train, 9h0m

4:00pm

Evening Aarti Ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat

Witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti, a spiritual ritual at the main ghats of Varanasi. This vibrant ceremony starts around sunset.
Free, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Kashi Chaat Bhandar

Taste authentic Varanasi street foods and chaat delicacies at this popular local eatery.
INR200, 1h0m

Day 2: Varanasi Spiritual Sites & Travel to Baidyanath

Varanasi to Baidyanath Dham (Vaidhyanath), India on June 17, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Blue Lassi Shop

Start your day with the famous sweet and salty lassis at this iconic shop in Varanasi.
INR100, 0h30m

8:00am

Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Explore one of the most sacred Shiva temples in India, known for its gold-plated spire and spiritual significance.
Free, 1h0m

9:30am

Travel from Varanasi to Baidyanath Dham (Vaidhyanath)

Drive to Baidyanath Dham (approx. 4-5 hours, 225 km), one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a revered Hindu pilgrimage site.
INR1500 by taxi, 5h0m

3:00pm

Check-in and Rest

Rest and refresh at your accommodation near Baidyanath Temple to prepare for evening darshan.
Varies, 1h0m

4:30pm

Evening Darshan at Baidyanath Temple

Experience the divine atmosphere during the evening worship at this important Shiva temple, open from 5 am to 10 pm.
Free, 1h30m

7:30pm

Dinner at Local Dhaba

Enjoy simple yet delicious traditional North Indian vegetarian food at a local dhaba near the temple area.
INR150, 1h0m

Day 3: Baidyanath to Jabalpur Return

Baidyanath Dham (Vaidhyanath) to Jabalpur, India on June 18, 2025

6:30am

Early Morning Temple Visit

Attend the early morning puja and sacred bath ritual at Baidyanath Temple, which opens at 5 am.
Free, 1h0m

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel/Local Eatery

Have a hearty breakfast featuring local specialties before beginning the journey back to Jabalpur.
INR200, 0h45m

9:00am

Travel from Baidyanath Dham to Jabalpur

Start the approximately 9-10 hour journey back to Jabalpur by private car or bus covering about 620 km.
INR2000 taxi or INR800 bus, 10h0m