Varanasi — Where the Soul Finds Its Way!
Experience Subah-e-Banaras, evening Ganga Aarti, and sacred temple trails in Varanasi.
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About this trip
Immerse yourself in the spiritual heritage of Kashi on a guided journey through Varanasi and Sarnath. Witness the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, take a sunrise boat ride along the Ganges during Subah-e-Banaras, visit Kashi Vishwanath and Kaal Bhairav, sample street delicacies along Kachauri Gali, and explore the historic Buddhist monuments of Sarnath.
- Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Subah-e-Banaras and sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
- Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Kaal Bhairav Temple
- Temple visits to Sankat Mochan, Durga Mandir, and Birla Temple
- Sarnath heritage excursion covering Dhamek Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, and Sarnath Museum
Day by day
5 days, written by the host who runs it.
Day 1Delhi to Varanasi (Overnight Journey)
Late evening departure from Delhi for an overnight journey to Varanasi. Gather at the designated pickup point, meet the Trip Captain, and begin the drive with interactive group icebreakers. Dinner halt en route at your own expense.
Day 2Varanasi Arrival, Sightseeing & Ganga Aarti
Arrive in Varanasi, check in to the hotel, freshen up, and take time to relax. Visit Sankat Mochan Temple, Durga Mandir, and Birla Temple. Witness the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Sample local chaat and culinary specialties in the markets at your own expense; return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3Subah-e-Banaras, Sunrise Boat Ride & Temple Trail
Wake up early around 4:00 AM to experience Subah-e-Banaras and morning aarti at Assi Ghat. Take a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges as the ghats come alive. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, explore Kachauri Gali, then return to the hotel for breakfast and rest. Visit Kaal Bhairav Temple; return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4Sarnath Excursion, Shopping & Departure
Enjoy breakfast and check out from the hotel. Proceed to Sarnath to visit Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum, Ashoka Pillar, and Chaukhandi Stupa. Explore local markets for shopping, then board the vehicle in the evening for the return journey to Delhi.
Day 5Back Home
Arrive in Delhi in the early morning.
What the price covers
Included
- AC transportation (DEL / KNU / LKO / PRYJ)
- Accommodation on sharing basis
- Breakfast and Dinner as per itinerary
- Local sightseeing as mentioned
- Morning boat ride on sharing basis
- Battery rickshaw for dedicated spots
- Experienced Trip Captain
- Toll taxes and parking charges
Not included
- Monument and entry fees
- Lunch and meals not mentioned in the package
- Personal expenses
- Private cabs
- Any service not specifically mentioned under inclusions
- Expenses due to weather, roadblocks, or natural calamities
Where you sleep, how you move
Stay
2 nights hotel accommodation on sharing basis in Varanasi.
Transport
Round-trip AC transportation (DEL / KNU / LKO / PRYJ) via Traveller, battery rickshaw for dedicated spots, and all parking and toll charges covered.
What to carry
Cancellation & refunds
Specific to this trip, because a permit-bound Himalayan departure cannot carry the same terms as a weekend by a river.
Full terms are in our refund & cancellation policy.
Meet your host
Vikram Solanki
Based in Jodhpur, Rajasthan · 4 trips led
Eighth-generation Marwari, unreasonably good at finding the one rooftop in a city that nobody has photographed yet. Handles our desert departures and every private group that asks for Rajasthan.
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