Varanasi Trip Information

As an avid tourist if you are looking for north Indian tours obviously Varanasi is on the top list. As a vacationer and culture seekers you have the best option to book Varanasi tour packages. The city with the age old heritage of temples and Ghats presents a colorful picture to the visitors. What can be the other best option them to enjoy a cruise in the Ganges, freak out on the fabulous Ghats and have a sip of tea while wondering.

You get the best spectacle of the myriad of colors of the Ganges ornamented with oil lamps and being worshipped as a goddess. Varanasi also is not only famed for hindu temples and river worship but also is not only famed for hindu temples and river worship but also is famed with sarnath. Sarnath is frequented by lots of Buddhist pilgrims across the world. This city has also the historical Ramnagar fort which you can include in your 2 days Varanasi tour plan.

Validity	Varanasi Trip Itinerary and Cost
Days	Inclusions	Persons	Cost
1 Day Varanasi Tour	Cab & Tour Guide	1 to 2	INR - 5500
2 Days Varanasi Sarnath Tour	Cab & Tour Guide & 1 Night budget Hotel	1 to 2	INR - 12000
3 Days Varanasi Trip	Cab with driver & 2 Nights Budget Hotel	1 to 2	INR - 18000
3 Days Varanasi & Prayagraj Trip	Cab & driver 2 Nights Budget Hotel	1 to 2	INR - 22000
3 Days Varanasi & Lucknow Trip	Cab with driver 2 Nights Budget Hotel	1 to 2	INR - 21000

Tips For Varanasi Sightseeing Tour

Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat begins after sunset—around 7:00 PM in summer and 6:00 PM in winter—and lasts about 45–60 minutes; arrive 45–60 minutes early for good views.
There is no ticket to watch from public steps; “VIP” platform seating next to the ceremony is sometimes sold for about ₹1,000–₹2,000 depending on day and demand.
The official temple site lists daily rituals and booking; build buffer time as queues swell on festival days and weekends.
Private boats are usually priced per boat, with higher rates at sunset that include Aarti; morning boats are calmer and often better value relative to crowd levels.
Avoid peak-hour squeezes at Godowlia Chowk if crowd-sensitive; early mornings provide the calmest riverfront experience.
Modest dress and limited valuables are advisable around the ghats and during temple visits; photography is welcome riverside, but avoid images at cremation ghats where it’s discouraged.
Be specific when booking a boat: row vs CNG motor, direction/route, and whether it will hold position for Aarti or cruise the ghats first.
If watching Aarti from the steps, arrive early and bring a light shawl or cushion; for boats, confirm life jackets and exact pickup/drop points to avoid post-Aarti congestion.

Famous Ghats Of Varanasi

Dashashwamedh Ghat:The city’s most famous and busiest ghat, known for the grand evening Ganga Aarti with priests, lamps, and crowds; it’s the classic place to feel Varanasi’s nightly ritual energy.
Assi Ghat:Southernmost major ghat where the Assi River meets the Ganga, popular for sunrise vibes, yoga, and the morning Subah-e-Banaras program, with more space and cafes nearby.
Manikarnika Ghat: The principal cremation ghat and among the oldest; rituals run day and night and photography is discouraged—observe respectfully from a distance or from a passing boat.
Harishchandra Ghat:The second cremation ghat, smaller and less crowded than Manikarnika, with continuous funeral rites central to the city’s cycle-of-life ethos.
Man Mandir Ghat:Historic ghat featuring Rajput architecture and the 18th-century observatory (Jantar Mantar) built by Sawai Jai Singh II, offering fine river views from its terrace.
Scindia (Shinde) Ghat:Striking and relatively peaceful, noted for the partially submerged Shiva temple said to have sunk during construction in the 19th century.
Darbhanga Ghat:Photogenic stretch with palace architecture adjoining Munshi Ghat—often featured in postcards and ideal for architectural shots.
Chet Singh Ghat: Site of the 18th-century battle between Maharaja Chet Singh and the British; identifiable by fort-like structures and quieter steps.
Panchganga Ghat: Traditionally associated with the confluence of five sacred rivers (mythic), known for serenity and spiritual associations including Trailinga Swami’s samadhi.
Lalita/Nepali Ghat: Distinct for the Nepali (Kathmandu-style) wood-temple architecture built by the Nepalese king, adding a unique Himalayan touch to the riverfront.

Famous Temples Of Varanasi

Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Shri Vishwanath/Golden Temple):The spiritual heart of Varanasi and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva; renowned for its gold-plated spire and the Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor linking the temple to the ghats for smoother pilgrim flow. Expect security checks; check daily aarti and consider paid “Sugam Darshan” during peak times.
Annapurna Devi Temple:Adjacent to Kashi Vishwanath and dedicated to the goddess of nourishment; many pilgrims visit here before or after Vishwanath darshan as part of a traditional circuit.
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple:A beloved temple for Hanuman devotees, known for Tuesday/Saturday crowds and devotional music; pair with BHU/New Vishwanath if you’re heading south.
New Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple, BHU): Modern marble complex with multiple shrines inside Banaras Hindu University; serene campus setting and easy to combine with Tulsi Manas.
Tulsi Manas Mandir:Built near where Tulsidas is said to have composed the Ramcharitmanas; walls display verses, making it both devotional and literary.
Durga Kund Temple:18th-century Shakta shrine with a sacred pond (kund); vibrant Navratri celebrations and classic red façade.
Kaal Bhairav Temple:Dedicated to a fierce form of Shiva considered the Kotwal (guardian) of Kashi; many locals recommend visiting here early in a Varanasi stay.
Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple:Associated with the Mahamrityunjaya mantra; devotees seek blessings for health and protection.
Nepali (Pashupatinath) Temple at Lalita Ghat:A Kathmandu-style wooden pagoda set by the river; combine with a ghat walk for architecture and quiet contemplatio
Vishalakshi Temple (Manikarnika area):A Shakti Peetha associated with the goddess as “Vishalakshi”; often included by those following Shakta circuits along with Annapurna.