Day 1: Arrival in Varanasi – Ganga Aarti & Ghats

• Arrival at Varanasi Railway Station. Transfer to hotel & check-in.

• Refresh and begin your spiritual journey.

Evening:

• Visit the Dashashwamedh Ghat for the famous Ganga Aarti

• Enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the Ganges (optional)

Night: Stroll through old Varanasi lanes, explore local sweets and shops.

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Varanasi

Day 2: Varanasi – Temple Trail & Sarnath

Morning:

• Begin early with Subah-e-Banaras experience (sunrise boat ride)

• Visit key temples:

  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple (subject to security rules)

  • Annapurna Devi Temple

  • Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

  • Durga Mandir & Tulsi Manas Mandir

Afternoon:

• Proceed to Sarnath (~10 km)

  • Explore Dhamek Stupa, Buddha Park, Archaeological Museum

Evening: Free time for local shopping – Banarasi sarees, woodcraft.

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Varanasi
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3: Varanasi – Vindhyachal – Chunar Fort Excursion

Morning:

• After breakfast, drive to Vindhyachal (~65 km | 2 hrs)

  • Visit the sacred Vindhyavasini Devi Temple, a powerful Shaktipeeth

  • Also see Ashtabhuja Temple and Kali Khoh Cave Temple

Afternoon:

• Continue to Chunar Fort (~25 km from Vindhyachal)

  • Historic riverside fort with Mughal, British, and mythological connections

  • Enjoy scenic views of the Ganga from the ramparts, and explore old structures like the sun dial, dungeons, and Bharthari Samadhi

Evening: Return to Varanasi

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Varanasi
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4: Departure from Varanasi

• Breakfast at hotel and check-out

• Depending on departure time, you can visit:

  • Bharat Mata Temple

  • Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus and New Vishwanath Temple

• Drop at Varanasi Railway Station / Airport

Tour ends with spiritual serenity and offbeat discoveries.