3 Days in Varanasi: The Perfect Itinerary
3‑day balanced itinerary to Varanasi, India covering arrival, key sights, meals and departure.
Day 1 — Arrival and Introduction
- 06:30 — Drive to Airport (Delhi)
- 08:00 — Check‑in & Security (Indira Gandhi International Airport)
- 09:30 — Flight to Varanasi (DL 123) (Varanasi Airport)
- 12:30 — Taxi to Hotel (Hotel Ganges View)
- 13:00 — Check‑in & Rest (Hotel Ganges View)
- 14:00 — Lunch at Kashi Chat Bhandar (Assi Ghat)
- 16:00 — Visit Sarnath (Dhamek Stupa) (Sarnath)
- 18:30 — Evening Ganga Aarti (Dashashwamedh Ghat)
- 20:00 — Dinner at a well-rated local restaurant (Varanasi)
Day 2 — Cultural Exploration
- 07:30 — Breakfast (Hotel Ganges View)
- 10:30 — Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Varanasi Old City)
- 12:30 — Lunch at a well-rated local restaurant (Varanasi)
- 14:00 — Explore Ramnagar Fort (Ramnagar)
- 16:00 — Coffee Break (108° Café, Assi Ghat)
- 18:00 — Evening Walk along Ghats (Varanasi Ghats)
- 20:00 — Dinner at Pizzeria Varanasi (College Road)
Day 3 — Departure
- 07:30 — Breakfast (Hotel Ganges View)
- 08:30 — Check‑out & Luggage Storage (Hotel Ganges View)
- 10:00 — Taxi to Airport (Varanasi Airport)
- 11:30 — Check‑in & Security (Varanasi Airport)
- 12:30 — Flight to Delhi (DL 124) (Indira Gandhi International Airport)
- 15:30 — Lunch at a well-rated local restaurant (Varanasi)
- 17:00 — Drive Home (Home)
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