Itineraries / Varanasi

Varanasi 3-Day Pilgrimage Plan

Best for: Comprehensive Kashi, Sarnath and heritage experience

Getting around: Boat + walking + dedicated cab

Day 1

  1. Dawn

    Assi to Dashashwamedh sunrise boat circuit

    Principal ghats, sunrise and riverside rituals.

    Tip: Weather dependent.

  2. Morning

    Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna, Vishalakshi and old Kashi

    Main Jyotirlinga and Shakti circuit.

    Tip: Follow official security guidance.

  3. Afternoon

    Kal Bhairav, Mrityunjay Mahadev and local lanes

    Extended ancient temple circuit.

    Tip: Auto plus walking.

  4. Evening

    Dashashwamedh Ganga Aarti

    Main ceremonial river aarti.

    Tip: Arrive early.

Day 2

  1. Morning

    Sarnath full circuit

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

    Tip: Check museum closure day.

  2. Afternoon

    Bharat Mata Temple and Banaras Hindu University

    Cultural and educational landmarks.

    Tip: Cab circuit.

  3. Evening

    Durga Kund, Tulsi Manas and Sankat Mochan

    Major southern temple circuit.

    Tip: Observe temple rules.

Day 3

  1. Morning

    Ramnagar Fort and Ganga-side heritage

    Fort museum when open and riverbank views.

    Tip: Traffic buffer required.

  2. Midday

    Saint Ravidas Temple and selected local spiritual site

    Broader Varanasi religious heritage.

    Tip: Near BHU/Seer Govardhan area.

  3. Afternoon

    Manikarnika and Harishchandra heritage walk from respectful distance

    Understand Kashi’s moksha traditions with sensitivity.

    Tip: No intrusive photography.

  4. Evening

    Kedar Ghat, Assi Ghat and farewell aarti

    Flexible final ghat circuit and shopping for Banarasi crafts.

    Tip: Keep onward-travel buffer.

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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