Arrival & Check-in
Arrive in Varanasi (nearest airport Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, nearest railway station Varanasi Junction). Check into your accommodation, ideally near the Kashi Vishwanath Temple or the main ghats.
Travel: To Varanasi
Time: Morning/Afternoon
Sacred Darshan
Kashi Vishwanath Temple & Annapurna Temple
Undertake your pilgrimage to the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Afterwards, visit the nearby Annapurna Temple, dedicated to the goddess of food.
Location: Vishwanath Gali, Varanasi
Entry: Free (donations welcome), security checks apply
Time: 2-3 hours (can be crowded)
Evening Rituals
Dashashwamedh Ghat & Evening Ganga Aarti
Walk to Dashashwamedh Ghat, close to the temple, to witness the mesmerizing evening Ganga Aarti ceremony, a vibrant spiritual spectacle.
Location: Dashashwamedh Ghat (walking distance from temple)
Entry: Free
Time: Evening (1.5-2 hours)
Riverside Views
Morning Boat Ride & Exploring Nearby Ghats
Experience a serene sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, offering unique views of the ghats. Afterwards, explore the adjacent ghats like Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghat.
Location: Ganges River, various ghats
Cost: Boat ride fee applies
Time: Morning (2-3 hours)
Old City Charm
Gyanvapi Mosque & Vishwanath Gali Exploration
View the Gyanvapi Mosque from outside the Kashi Vishwanath Temple complex. Afterwards, explore the bustling Vishwanath Gali, a lane filled with shops selling religious items, sweets, and local handicrafts.
Location: Near Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Entry: Free
Time: 1.5-2 hours
Departure
Departure from Varanasi
Conclude your spiritual journey in Varanasi and proceed for departure from the city.
Travel: From Varanasi
Time: Afternoon/Evening
Budget Accommodation Options in Varanasi
For budget stays, look for hostels and dharamshalas in the **Vishwanath Gali area**, **Dashashwamedh Ghat**, or **Assi Ghat** for convenient access to the temple and river.
