Varanasi Trip Overview
Varanasi/Kashi is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend & looks twice as old as all of them put together, said the famous American writer after visiting Varanasi in the late 19th century. Varanasi is among the oldest continuously lived in cities in the world. Also known as Benares, Banaras, or Kashi, it is the sacred of all Indian pilgrim cities. Hindus believe Varanasi was estd by Lord Shiva, & archeological finding have revealed that Vedic people lived here in the 11th or 12th century BCE. Parshva, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara is also supposed to have lived here around 8th century BC. Gautama Buddha started Buddhism here in 528 BCE, when he gave his first preaching at Sarnath, just 10 km away
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Varanasi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Varanasi/Kashi is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend & looks twice as old as all of them put together, said the famous American writer after visiting Varanasi in the late 19th century. Varanasi is among the oldest continuously lived in cities in the world. Also known as Benares, Banaras, or Kashi, it is the sacred of all Indian pilgrim cities. Hindus believe Varanasi was estd by Lord Shiva, & archeological finding have revealed that Vedic people lived here in the 11th or 12th century BCE. Parshva, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara is also supposed to have lived here around 8th century BC. Gautama Buddha started Buddhism here in 528 BCE, when he gave his first preaching at Sarnath, just 10 km away
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
Day 01 – Varanasi / Kashi
On arrival, enjoy your journey from the airport or railway station to the hotel. Later, enjoy your visit to Annapurna Devi, Manas Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan, Durga Kund, Vishalakshi Devi and Birla Temple – Banaras Hindu University, later visit famous ghats of Varanasi :- Harishchand, Manikarnaka also known as burning ghat (It is believed that a dead human’s soul finds salvation, when cremated here), Dashashwamedh Ghat,etc. In the evening time, watch the world famous Ganga Aarti. Enjoy your overnight stay in Varanasi.
Hotel Ganges Grand or Similar(walking distance from ghats)
Day 02: Varanasi (Boat ride)- Sarnath- Varanasi
In early morning one can choose to take subah-e-benaras(Sunrise of Varanasi) boat trip(optional) to enjoy the sunrise and also see historical ghats of Varanasi. In the boat trip one can understand tradition, culture of kashi.Later in afternoon visit Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha had preached his sermon/dharma to his first five disciples after attaining enlightenment. In Sarnath visit Dhamek Stupa – most visited and known as most important Buddhist shrine in the world. Later also visit museum, Thai temple, Main temple.Overnight in Varanasi.
Hotel Ganges Grand or Similar(walking distance from ghats)
Day 03: Varanasi Tour Ends
After breakfast transfer to Kashi / Varanasi Airport or railway station. tour ends with life time memory of spiritual tour of Kasi.
