Varanasi Tour Package — 3 Nights 4 Days (Kashi Darshan Deluxe)

Package Overview

The Kashi Darshan Deluxe 3N4D package gives you the time to truly absorb the city — not rush through it. Over 4 days you will see all the iconic sights plus hidden gems most tourists never find: the potter colonies of the old city, the weaving lanes of Banarasi silk weavers, Ramnagar Fort across the river, and an optional early morning yoga session on the ghat. Ideal for families, senior citizens, and anyone who wants depth over speed.

Tour Highlights

Sunrise & Sunset Boat Rides

Kashi Vishwanath & Major Temples

Sarnath — Buddhist Heritage Site

Ramnagar Fort (Maharaja's Palace)

Morning Yoga at the Ghats (Optional)

Ganga Aarti — 3 Evenings

Day-by-Day Itinerary

D1

Day 1 — Arrival — Evening Ghats & Aarti

Arrive Varanasi → Check-in → Ghat Walk → Ganga Aarti

Arrive Varanasi by train or flight. AC cab pickup and check-in to hotel. Afternoon rest. Evening: guided walk from Assi Ghat northward — Tulsi Ghat, Kedar Ghat, Manikarnika (respectful observation), Dashashwamedh Ghat. Witness the grand Ganga Aarti. Dinner in Old City area.

Arrival & hotel check-in Evening ghat walk (6 key ghats) Manikarnika — sacred cremation ghat (respectful viewing) Grand Ganga Aarti, Dashashwamedh Dinner in Old City

D2

Day 2 — Sunrise Boat Ride — Temple Circuit — Silk Weavers

Ganges at Dawn → Temples → Cultural Walk

Early wake-up (5 AM) for a 90-minute sunrise boat ride covering all 84 ghats. Breakfast at hotel. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Jyotirlinga), Annapurna Devi, Kaal Bhairav, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple. Afternoon: visit the famous Banarasi silk weaving areas — see master weavers at their handlooms. Evening: Ganga Aarti again (one sees something new each time).

Sunrise boat ride (90 min, all ghats) Kashi Vishwanath darshan Annapurna & Kaal Bhairav Temple Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple Silk weaving colony visit Evening Ganga Aarti (2nd evening)

D3

Day 3 — Sarnath & Ramnagar Fort

Buddhist Pilgrimage → Royal Heritage

Post-breakfast drive to Sarnath (30 min). Visit Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandhakuti Vihara. Return to Varanasi for lunch. Afternoon: drive to Ramnagar Fort (across the Ganges) — residence of the Maharaja of Varanasi. Explore the vintage car museum, royal armoury, and the stunning fort architecture. Return by evening. Optional sunset boat ride from Ramnagar side.

Sarnath drive (30 min) Dhamek Stupa & Sarnath Museum Chaukhandi Stupa Ramnagar Fort visit Vintage car & arms museum inside fort Evening Ganga Aarti (optional)

D4

Day 4 — Subah-e-Banaras & Departure

Cultural Dawn Ceremony → Farewell

Early morning (5:30 AM) visit Assi Ghat for Subah-e-Banaras — a beautiful cultural programme with classical music, yoga, and sunrise prayers. Return for breakfast and hotel checkout. Morning free for last-minute shopping — Banarasi sarees, chikankari, wooden toys, paan. Transfer to Railway Station / Airport.

Subah-e-Banaras at Assi Ghat (5:30 AM) Breakfast at hotel Checkout & last-minute shopping Transfer to station / airport

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Hotel accommodation (as per itinerary)
Daily breakfast
Airport / Railway pickup & drop (AC vehicle)
All sightseeing by private AC cab
Experienced local guide
All toll & parking charges

What's Not Included

Airfare / train / bus tickets
Lunch & Dinner (unless specified)
Entry fees to monuments & temples
Personal expenses & tips
Travel insurance
Anything not mentioned in inclusions