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Pilgrimage tours

Kashi Vishwanath & Sarnath

Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath through the new corridor, a dawn boat on the Ganga, the evening aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and a morning at Sarnath where the Buddha first taught.

Trip at a glance

  • Duration4 days / 3 nights
  • Starts inVaranasi
  • RouteVaranasi · Sarnath
  • Places2 destinations
  • StateUttar Pradesh, India
  • Ideal forPilgrimage tours
  • Trip stylePrivate, customisable
  • Package codeNX-1ED1S8

Best time to visit: October to March

Dashashwamedh Ghat – Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Sarnath – Varanasi
Manikarnika Ghat – Varanasi
Dashashwamedh Ghat – Varanasi

Trip overview

Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath through the new corridor, a dawn boat on the Ganga, the evening aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and a morning at Sarnath where the Buddha first taught.

The route spends 2 nights in Varanasi and 1 night in Sarnath, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits pilgrimage tours, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

  1. Varanasi 2N
  2. Sarnath 1N

Highlights

Dashashwamedh GhatKashi Vishwanath Temple and corridorManikarnika GhatDhamek StupaSarnath Archaeological MuseumMulagandha Kuti Vihara

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Varanasi

  • Arrive via Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) and transfer to your hotel
  • Check in and settle in
  • Later: Kashi Vishwanath Temple and corridor: Golden-spired Shiva temple

Day 2Varanasi: Manikarnika Ghat and Assi Ghat

  • Manikarnika Ghat: The principal cremation ghat
  • Assi Ghat: Morning aarti and music

Day 3Varanasi to Sarnath

  • Travel from Varanasi to Sarnath by private vehicle
  • Check in at your Sarnath hotel
  • Dhamek Stupa: Great stupa marking the site of the first sermon

Day 4Depart from Sarnath

  • Breakfast and hotel check-out
  • Transfer to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport for your journey home

How this version is planned

  • Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours
  • Online darshan or registration booked through official channels where available
  • Comfortable pace and short walks planned for elders
  • Dress codes and rules for each shrine shared before you go
  • One or two bases only

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

  • Varanasi: Take the dawn boat on your first morning; the ghats are at their most atmospheric then.
  • Sarnath: Visit in the morning, when the museum opens and before the midday heat; it is closed on Fridays.
FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?
Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.
When is the best time for this trip?
Varanasi: October to March. Sarnath: October to March.
How do I start the trip from Chennai?
The trip begins in Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 25 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.
How much does this package cost?
We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.
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