GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUR PACKAGES
One-Day Varanasi Sightseeing Itinerary
4:00 AM - Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Start your day early with a visit to the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Consider getting a VIP darshan pass (around 300-500 Rs) to avoid long queues and enjoy special darshan and mahaprasad.
6:00 AM - Assi Ghat Morning Aarti
Head to Assi Ghat to witness the morning aarti, a beautiful spiritual experience.
8:00 AM - Breakfast
Enjoy a local breakfast near the ghats.
9:30 AM - Explore the Ghats
Take a walk along the connected ghats, including Dashashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, and Harishchandra Ghat.
12:00 PM - Lunch
Try local specialties like litti chokha or visit Kashi Chaat Bhandar (opens after 2 PM) for famous chaat.
2:30 PM - Sarnath
Visit Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site near Varanasi.
5:00 PM - Evening Boat Ride
Take a shared motorboat ride on the Ganges (around 1600 Rs for a group). This will give you a unique perspective of the ghats and set you up for the evening aarti.
6:30 PM - Dashashwamedh Ghat Evening Aarti
Witness the famous evening aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat from your boat. This is a spectacular spiritual ceremony that shouldn't be missed.
8:00 PM - Dinner and Local Delicacies
End your day with dinner at a local restaurant. Don't forget to try specialties like malaiyo (available in winter), special rabdi lassi, and Bhole Baba Prasad.