Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi

Varanasi — the living spiritual capital on the banks of the Ganges. We offer curated stays, dawn aarti experiences, and contextual walks that reveal the city's layered meanings.

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Glimpses of Varanasi

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Signature Experiences

Moments you'll carry home

01

Dawn Aarti on the Ghats with a local priest

02

Sarnath day-visit — Buddhist ruins and guided meditation

03

Private boat journey and riverside rituals

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Three ways to travel Varanasi

Every trip is fully customisable — tap an option to open the day-by-day plan.

Itineraries are indicative and can be tailored to your pace, interests and budget.

Good to Know

Inclusions & exclusions

What your journey covers, and what to plan for separately.

What's included

Covered in your package

  • Accommodation as per your chosen itinerary
  • Ground transport as per the itinerary
  • Meals as marked in the plan (Breakfast, Dinner)
  • Sightseeing and experiences listed in the day-by-day plan
  • Planning support from the Viharasetu team before and during your trip

What's not included

Please plan for these separately

  • Flights and train tickets to and from your starting city
  • Meals not marked in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, tips and phone calls
  • Optional activities and anything marked optional in the plan
  • Travel insurance
  • Extra costs caused by events outside our control, such as weather or road closures

Inclusions and exclusions are indicative. The final list is confirmed in writing in your quote.

Destination Guide

What to see in each stop

Must-visit highlights are marked, so you always know where to begin.

01

Famous Temples

  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple Must visit
  • Kaal Bhairav Temple
  • Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
  • Durga Kund Temple
  • Tulsi Manas Temple
  • Annapurna Devi Temple
  • New Vishwanath Temple (BHU)
  • Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple
  • Bharat Mata Temple
  • Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple)
  • Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple (Leaning Temple)
  • Tilbhandeshwar Mahadev Temple
  • Tridev Temple
  • ISKCON Temple
  • Vishalakshi Temple (Shakti Peetha)
  • Markandeya Mahadev Temple
  • Omkareshwar Temple
  • Adi Keshava Temple
  • Lolark Kund Temple
  • Bindu Madhav Temple
02

Famous Ghats

  • Dashashwamedh Ghat Must visit
  • Assi Ghat
  • Manikarnika Ghat
  • Harishchandra Ghat
  • Panchganga Ghat
  • Kedar Ghat
  • Rajendra Prasad Ghat
  • Lalita Ghat
  • Scindia Ghat
  • Ahilyabai Ghat
  • Chet Singh Ghat
  • Darbhanga Ghat
  • Jain Ghat
  • Munshi Ghat
  • Tulsi Ghat
  • Shivala Ghat
  • Hanuman Ghat
  • Prayag Ghat
  • Raj Ghat
  • Adi Keshava Ghat
  • Meer Ghat
  • Rewa Ghat
  • Bhosale Ghat
  • Ganga Mahal Ghat
  • Narad Ghat
03

Spiritual Experiences

  • Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat Must visit
  • Sunrise Boat Ride
  • Evening Boat Cruise
  • Rudrabhishek Puja
  • Pind Daan Rituals
  • Dev Deepawali Festival
  • Ganga Snan
  • Panchkoshi Yatra
  • Temple Walk
  • Heritage Walk
  • Yoga on the Ghats
  • Meditation Sessions
04

Heritage & Historical Places

  • Ramnagar Fort
  • Chunar Fort
  • Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
  • Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
  • Alamgir Mosque
  • Man Mandir Observatory
  • Jantar Mantar
  • Nepali Architecture Temple
  • Queen's College
  • Raj Ghat Archaeological Site
05

Nearby Tourist Places

  • Sarnath Must visit
  • Dhamek Stupa
  • Chaukhandi Stupa
  • Ashoka Pillar
  • Sarnath Museum
  • Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
  • Deer Park
  • Thai Temple
  • Japanese Temple
  • Tibetan Temple
06

Parks & Scenic Places

  • Ravidas Park
  • Buddha Park
  • Garden of Spiritual Wisdom
  • Ganga View Point
  • Raj Ghat Bridge View
  • Assi Riverside Promenade
07

Shopping Streets

  • Vishwanath Gali Must visit
  • Godowlia Market
  • Chowk Market
  • Thatheri Bazaar
  • Lahurabir Market
  • Dashashwamedh Market
08

Festivals

  • Dev Deepawali Must visit
  • Mahashivratri
  • Ganga Mahotsav
  • Nag Nathaiya
  • Kartik Purnima
  • Holi
  • Ramnagar Ramlila
  • Diwali
  • Chhath Puja
Taste of Uttar Pradesh

Famous Food Streets

  • Kachori Gali Must try
  • Blue Lassi Shop
  • Pahalwan Lassi
  • Deena Chaat Bhandar
  • Baati Chokha Restaurants
  • Banarasi Paan Shops
  • Malaiyyo (Winter Special)
  • Rabri & Jalebi Shops
Find the Places

Key places on the map

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  1. 1
    Kashi Vishwanath TempleJyotirlingaOpen in Google Maps →
  2. 2
    Dashashwamedh GhatGanga aartiOpen in Google Maps →
  3. 3
    Manikarnika GhatCremation ghatOpen in Google Maps →
  4. 4
    Assi GhatMorning ghatOpen in Google Maps →
  5. 5
    Sankat Mochan TempleHanuman templeOpen in Google Maps →
  6. 6
    SarnathBuddhist siteOpen in Google Maps →
  7. 7
    Ramnagar FortAcross the GangaOpen in Google Maps →

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