Itineraries / Varanasi

Varanasi 2-Day Pilgrimage Plan

Best for: Old Kashi, southern temples and Sarnath

Getting around: Boat + walking + cab

Day 1

  1. 05:15-07:00

    Sunrise Ganga boat ride

    Panoramic view of the principal ghats.

    Tip: Weather and river conditions apply.

  2. 08:00-11:00

    Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna, Vishalakshi and sacred lanes

    Main temple and old-city pilgrimage circuit.

    Tip: Minimal belongings recommended.

  3. 11:15-12:00

    Kal Bhairav Temple

    Traditional Kashi guardian deity darshan.

    Tip: Use auto from the old city boundary.

  4. 15:30-17:45

    Sankat Mochan, Tulsi Manas, Durga Kund and BHU Vishwanath

    South Varanasi temple circuit.

    Tip: Cab or auto is efficient.

  5. 18:30-20:00

    Dashashwamedh Ganga Aarti

    Evening aarti by the Ganga.

    Tip: Pre-arrange boat/seat only through reliable providers.

Day 2

  1. 06:30-09:30

    Sarnath Buddhist circuit

    Dhamek Stupa area, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar and archaeological museum when open.

    Tip: Museum schedules and weekly closure must be checked.

  2. 10:15-11:00

    Bharat Mata Temple

    Unique map-based national temple.

    Tip: Short city stop.

  3. 11:30-12:15

    Mrityunjay Mahadev or selected ancient Shiva temple

    Optional extended Shiva circuit.

    Tip: Choose based on crowd and customer interest.

  4. 15:30-16:45

    Ramnagar Fort exterior and museum when open

    Ganga-side heritage across the river.

    Tip: Allow bridge traffic time.

  5. 17:15-18:15

    Assi Ghat and Kedar Ghat walk

    Riverside farewell circuit.

    Tip: Good for photography and quiet prayer.

  6. 18:30-19:30

    Evening aarti at Assi or repeat Dashashwamedh

    Choose a less crowded or iconic finale.

    Tip: App should show current crowd guidance.

Before you travel: Darshan, aarti, boating, museum and special-puja timings may change during festivals and high-crowd periods. Confirm live access in the MARGKGB app before departure. Source: District Varanasi Tourism.

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