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Spiritual & Pilgrimage
Complete Varanasi Experience
Experience Sugam Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath, the Ganga Aarti, an evening boat ride and Sarnath in four days, with hotel, breakfast and travel all taken care of.
Why this trip
Sugam Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath included: arranged for you (subject to temple regulations and availability). The essential Kashi in four days: temples, ghats, Ganga Aarti, boat ride, Sarnath and hidden neighbourhoods. Freedom to eat your way: daily breakfast included, and lunch and dinner are yours to enjoy wherever you like. Hassle-free: hotel, breakfast, private vehicle, driver, pickup and drop are all arranged. Local insight: a Hidden Varanasi experience that most standard tours skip. A memory to take home: a farewell card in an envelope and a postcard-style photo from us. Local team on call: Archu Travels is based in Varanasi and coordinates your trip on the ground.
The route
Day1:- Welcome to Kashi | Temples & Ganga Aarti
Arrive in Varanasi and transfer to your hotel. After check-in and some rest, begin your introduction to the spiritual side of the city with visits to: New Vishwanath Temple (BHU) Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple Durga Kund Temple Tulsi Manas Temple Bharat Mata Temple In the evening, head to the ghats for the Ganga Aarti, with its lamps, chanting, bells and river breeze. Afterwards, enjoy dinner at a place of your choice and return to the hotel for overnight stay. Meals: At leisure
Day 2:- Sarnath & Hidden Varanasi
After breakfast, leave for Sarnath, where the Buddha delivered his first sermon and the Buddhist Sangha began. Explore its monuments, temples and archaeological heritage at an easy pace. After lunch at a place of your choice, return to Varanasi and discover Hidden Varanasi: selected lesser-known places, neighbourhoods and cultural landmarks that show the everyday character of Banaras. You will also have free time to explore the local markets for Banarasi silk, brassware, handicrafts and souvenirs. Dinner at your choice of place, then overnight stay at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Day 3:- Sacred Kashi | Early Morning Sugam Darshan, Ancient Lanes & Evening Boat Ride
Start early, around 4:00 AM, to visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple when the city is quiet and the temple is at its most atmospheric. Your Sugam Darshan is arranged for you (subject to temple regulations and availability). After darshan, return to the hotel for breakfast and some rest. Then continue with: Kaal Bhairav Temple Gauri Kedareshwar Temple Walk through the ancient lanes and along the ghats with your trip host, and hear the stories behind the riverfront. In the evening, take a boat ride on the Ganges to see the ghats from the water at dusk. Dinner at your choice of place, then overnight stay at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Day 4:- Farewell to Varanasi
Enjoy breakfast and check out. Depending on your departure time, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping before we transfer you to the railway station or airport. Before you leave, every guest receives a farewell Surprise of Varanasi. Meals: Breakfast
What is included
- Stay for 3 nights on twin-sharing basis, with no overnight journey.
- 3 breakfasts are included and served as vegetarian meals.
- Breakfast is not a buffet. You enjoy an authentic Banarasi street food experience at popular local food stalls in the old city.
- Airport/railway station pickup and drop.
- Private vehicle for all sightseeing, with driver allowance.
- Because of Varanasi's congested roads and narrow lanes, short internal transfers are managed by auto or e-rickshaw wherever required.
- Kashi Vishwanath Sugam Darshan arrangement (subject to temple regulations and availability).
- Evening boat ride on the Ganges and Ganga Aarti visit.
- Drinking water during sightseeing.
- Goodies from the team of Archu Travels
- A dedicated Trip Host assigned to your group throughout the journey.
- 24×7 assistance from our Trip Host and Customer Support Team for any travel-related queries or emergencies.
What is excluded
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the inclusions.
- Monument entry tickets and any activity not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Any type of insurance, including travel, health or personal insurance.
- Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, tips, beverages and room service.
- Special puja, rituals or temple services.
- Additional expenses arising from emergencies, natural calamities, roadblocks or other unforeseen circumstances.
- We shall not be responsible for any loss, theft, or misplacement of personal belongings.
- 5% GST
Good to know
- Early start on Day 3: we leave around 4:00 AM for Kashi Vishwanath, when the city is at its quietest. Sleep early on Day 2. We confirm the exact time the evening before.
- Phones, bags and electronics are generally not allowed inside, so travel light. Lockers are available nearby.
- Peak days: on festivals and very crowded days, the temple may change its arrangements. We inform you in advance and arrange the best available alternative.
- Walking and footwear: the ghat steps and old lanes are uneven. Wear comfortable footwear that is easy to remove, and tell us at booking if a senior guest needs a slower pace.
- Best season: October to March is the most pleasant. During the monsoon the river can rise and limit boat rides, and we arrange an alternative if that happens.
- Shopping tip: for Banarasi silk, ask for the Silk Mark label or proof of handloom origin and compare a few shops. Your Trip Host can guide you to trusted ones.
Questions we hear often
1. Is Sugam Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath included?
Yes, we arrange it as part of the package, subject to temple regulations and availability. If the temple changes its arrangements on your dates, we will tell you in advance and arrange the best available alternative.
2. Which meals are included?
Breakfast is included on all three mornings, served as an authentic Banarasi street food experience. Lunch and dinner are your choice, so you can eat where and what you like, and your Trip Host can suggest good local places.
3. Can I get a single room?
Yes, subject to availability and a single-room supplement. The package is priced on twin-sharing basis, so let us know at booking.