Day 1: Arrival in Varanasi and Evening Ganga Aarti
Arrival: Reach Varanasi by flight or train. Transfer to your hotel and check in.
Afternoon: Relax or explore the nearby areas.
Evening:
Visit Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti, a grand evening prayer ceremony performed on the banks of the Ganges River.
Enjoy a serene boat ride on the Ganges to see the illuminated ghats.
Stroll through the vibrant local markets for handicrafts and street food.
Overnight Stay: Return to the hotel.
Day 2: Temple Tour and Sarnath Excursion
Morning:
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges to experience the sunrise and the rituals performed at the ghats.
Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the most revered Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Explore other nearby temples such as the Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, and Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple.
Afternoon:
Excursion to Sarnath, a significant Buddhist site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Visit:
Dhamek Stupa
Chaukhandi Stupa
Sarnath Archaeological Museum
Return to Varanasi.
Evening: Free time for shopping or enjoying local delicacies.
Overnight Stay: Hotel in Varanasi.
Day 3: Explore and Departure
Morning:
Visit Bharat Mata Temple, which has a relief map of India.
Explore Banaras Hindu University (BHU), one of Asia's largest residential universities, and its famous New Vishwanath Temple.
Visit Ramnagar Fort, located across the Ganges.
Afternoon: Return to the hotel, check out, and transfer to the airport or railway station for departure.