07/02/2026
3-Day Varanasi Itinerary
Start Point: Varanasi Junction (BSB)
End Point: Varanasi Junction (BSB)
Day 1: Arrival & The Divine Ganga Aarti
Arrival: Arrive at Varanasi Junction and transfer to your hotel.
Evening (5:00 PM onwards): Head straight to Dashashwamedh Ghat. This is the main ghat and the heart of the action.
Main Event: Witness the world-famous Ganga Aarti. It takes place daily at dusk (around 6:45 PM in summer, 6:00 PM in winter). It is best viewed from a hired boat on the river or by securing a spot on the steps early.
Dinner: Enjoy local street food like Tamatar Chaat or Blue Lassi near Godowlia Chowk.
Map Link: Dashashwamedh Ghat
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LKTNGeQ3ZwYwyu628
Day 2: Sunrise, Temple Darshan & Sarnath
Early Morning (5:30 AM): Start with a sunrise boat ride from Assi Ghat. Watching the ghats come alive in the morning light is a magical experience.
Map Link: Assi Ghat
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DrYG1ZgmYa6TtfvD8
Mid-Morning: Proceed for Darshan at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple (The Golden Temple). This is the most sacred spot in the city. (Tip: Carry your original ID card for entry).
Map Link: Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
https://maps.app.goo.gl/AkDijsVbN7gAurYN7
Afternoon: Take a cab/auto to Sarnath (approx. 10 km away). This is where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon.
Must See: Dhamek Stupa and the Sarnath Museum (Note: Museum is closed on Fridays).
Evening: Return to Varanasi city for leisure time or shopping for Banarasi silk sarees in the Thatheri Bazar area.
Day 3: Heritage, Fort & Departure
Morning: Visit the sprawling campus of Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Inside, visit the massive New Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple).
Map Link: New Vishwanath Temple, BHU
https://maps.app.goo.gl/76dXFQ4wtF3yQeQw7
Mid-Day: Visit the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, which is just a short distance from BHU.
Map Link: Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bJceJksL94ufyW5WA
Afternoon: Cross the Ganges (via pontoon bridge or boat) to visit Ramnagar Fort. It houses a vintage museum with royal collections of cars, swords, and guns.
Map Link: Ramnagar Fort
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HbCpycAkxpxGxLLA9
Departure: Head back to Varanasi Junction for your onward journey.