Top Travel Destinations in Varanasi: Best 4 Days Varanasi Itinerary

Day 1 | Morning

Archaeological Museum

Ticket Price: 5 INR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Built in 1910, the Sarnath Archaeological Museum houses some treasures of Indian Buddhist art, including more than 300 pictures. Entering through the gate, in the hall on the left, there is a statue of the Falun that was created in the 5th century AD. The whole painting vividly expresses the calmness, confidence and loving-kindness of the Buddha when he preaches the Dharma. Another noteworthy place in the museum is the lion statue at the top of the Ashoka stone pillar. Although it has been destroyed, the bottom is still in its original location. The original column was more than 10 meters high, and the head was carved with a four-sided lion statue, which is now used as the pattern of the national emblem of India. The main part of this column (more than 2 meters) is also currently preserved in the museum.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Kubraaa: Tickets can be booked prior to visit which is good thing got added recently. No need to wait in queue. Camera and bags or other eatables are not allowed inside and have locker outside to keep your belongings safe .

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Archaeological Museum, Tibetan Temple next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Tibetan Temple

Ticket Price: 100 INR

Recommended Length of Stay: 10-30 Minutes

Location: Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221007

Around the Luyeyuan ruins, there are many temples built by modern people, including Tibet Temple, China Temple, Japan Temple and Mulgandhkutivihar, etc. Tibet Temple is the style of Tibetan Buddhist temples. , many people come to worship every year.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Tibetan Temple, Hotel Pinnacle Gate nearby is the best place to stay.

Hotel Pinnacle Gate

With a stay at Hotel Pinnacle Gate in Varanasi, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat. This 4-star hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Banaras Hindu University and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mulagandha Kuti Vihara Monastery. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a health club and an indoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/café. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Varanasi? This hotel has 3122 square feet (290 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets.

Day 2 | Morning

Ganga River

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Ganga, Katesar, Varanasi

The Ganges is the mother river of India and the source of life in Varanasi. Most tourists come to Varanasi to catch a glimpse of the Ganges. There are more than 60 ghats along the west bank of the Ganges in the old city of Varanasi. The steps on the bank extend all the way into the water. Each ghat has a road connected to the urban area and faces the bank of the Ganges. It is a patchwork of temples with different styles.

Reviews from Real Guests:

AROUND THAILAND: Ganges River, worship fire, Ari Akhi Dheva, Great Place, worship the spirit of the gods on the water bank, Mahanatee The Deva.

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Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Ganga River, don’t forget pay a visit to Bharat Kala Bhavan.

Bharat Kala Bhavan

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,10:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 150 INR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Semi Circle Road No. 3 Opp Institute of Mgmt Studies, Banaras Hindu University, Aurobindo Colony, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India

The art gallery is located within the Benares Indian University, Varanasi, and is a good place to stop by during your school tour. There are many precious clay statues, bronze statues and paintings in the museum, and even a collection of excellent miniature paintings, as well as manuscripts, sculptures and local historical exhibits written on palm leaves in the 12th century, with high archaeological and artistic value.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, BrijRama Palace Varanasi is the best places.

BrijRama Palace Varanasi

Situated on its own ghat, BrijRama Palace – A Heritage Hotel was built in the 18th Century and is considered as one of the oldest structures in Varanasi. Overlooking the Ganges, the property is a stone’s throw away from the popular Dasashwamedh Ghat. It offers 2 dining options and a rooftop terrace. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room comes with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hair dryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The dry cleaning, ironing service and laundry facilities are available at a surcharge. Room service is available. Live classical music can be enjoyed at the Bada Aangan. Ahilhya features traditional, rich Benarasi Silk, Ayurvedic cosmetics and religious mementos for gifting. Beautiful views can be enjoyed from The Kamlya Terrace. Dining options include Darbhanga that serves a selection of International vegetarian delights and Kamalaya, the indoor café that offers a variety of hot beverages and snacks. Kedar Ghat is 700 metres from BrijRama Palace while the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 400 metres. The Nepali Temple is 1 km and the Sankat Mochan Temple is 4.5 km.

Day 3 | Morning

Ramnagar Fort Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 150 INR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Kila Road, Crossing, Ram nagar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221008

This imposing 17th-century castle of an old prince is located on the east bank of the Ganges, not far from the Hindu University of Benares. This is a great place to watch the sun rise and sunset over the Ganges. There is also a museum in the fort, which displays some antique cars, sedan chairs, costumes and weapons of ancient Indian emperors from the Mughal period, which are worth seeing. Walk along the Ganges from the east side of Benares Hindu University to see the castle. You can go there by boat, and there are regular boat services on the Ganges. During the dry season (November to June), a bridge will be built between the university and the castle, which can be reached by rickshaw.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Sarnath nearby is the top choice before you leave Ramnagar Fort Museum and hit the road.

Sarnath

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Days

Location: Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221007

It is located about 10 kilometers north of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India, where Sakyamuni first taught the Dharma, and the Buddhist Sangha was also established here.

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Sarnath, Hotel Stay Inn, Varanasi nearby is the best place to stay.

Hotel Stay Inn, Varanasi

The Hotel Stay Inn, Varanasi is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Hotel Stay Inn, Varanasi offers a pleasant stay in Varanasi for those traveling for business or leisure.

With Varanasi Junction just 9km away and Varanasi Airport only 24km away, transportation is very convenient. There's plenty to do nearby, with Chinese Temple, Dhamekh Stupa and Sarnath Deer Park all within a short distance.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings.

Day 4 | Morning

Dasashwamedh Ghat

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Dasaswamedh Godowlia, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001

This is a lively river altar on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi. It is the place where the Great Brahma performs the ten-horse sacrifice and has a very sacred religious status. From the small pier here, you can take a boat tour of the Ganges River, which is especially spectacular at sunset. It consists of five large stone platforms, the main platform in the middle is very large, and there are two small ones on each side. There are huge crowds of people here every night for the ceremonial activities, among which the PUJA ceremony is held on a large scale. As night fell, priests dressed in yellow silk vestments cleaned and arranged the instruments and began the ritual of the day. Every Hindu solemnly sang chants, which was their response to the river god. There are many vendors selling flowers, tikka, rosary and other religious items on the steps of the Ghat, and believers, beggars and tourists from all over the world gather here.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Dasashwamedh Ghat, Assi ghat next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Assi ghat

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Location: Assi Road, Near Assi Ghat Police Chowki, Beside Ganga River, Shivala, Varanasi 221010

The Asi Ghat is located at the confluence of the Ganges and Asi rivers. The sunrise on the other side of the river seen from the Asi Ghat is very beautiful, so many people come here to bathe in the morning. Walking into the Asi Ghat, you can see that there is an endless stream of parades from all walks of life. There is no rank difference here, all people are the same, wash their souls in the holy river. There is a flower shop on the road, and the front of the shop is full of beggars, begging for food from passersby. There are mothers with malnourished children, young children and dying old people. Occasionally someone will give them some money and food. Perhaps for the giver, it is a matter of virtue. Go up and down the stone steps of the Asi Ghat into the water. The Ganges River in front of us surpasses everything in human beings, and flows so silently. The crimson sun dyed the entire river red. It rises slowly, giving light first to those who bathe, and then to the whole of humanity. It is like reincarnation without beginning and end, telling people the passage of time.

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