Kashi Dharmik Yatra

Highlights & Route

Three days is the comfortable minimum for Kashi. It allows one evening for the Ganga Aarti, one dawn on the river, one unhurried morning for Kashi Vishwanath and the temples around it, an afternoon at Sarnath and still leaves a little time for the lanes, the silk shops and simply sitting on a ghat. This package is built on that rhythm, with two nights in a hotel of your chosen category and a private AC vehicle for every transfer.

The first evening belongs to Dashashwamedh Ghat and the aarti, followed by a short walk in the old-city market. The second day starts before sunrise on a boat and continues into the Kashi Vishwanath Dham for darshan of the Jyotirlinga, Annapurna and Kaal Bhairav. After lunch we drive out to Sarnath, where the Buddha preached his first sermon, and return via Durga Kund and Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple. The last morning is free for a second darshan, shopping or rest before your train or flight.

We plan for families and elderly yatris: temple visits early when queues are short, a vehicle waiting as close as the lanes permit, and a coordinator who handles lockers, footwear and the small practical matters of a crowded temple city. Meals are pure vegetarian. If you would like to add Rudrabhishek, a special puja at the Ganga or a day to Prayagraj or Ayodhya, we will adjust the plan.

Route

Varanasi airport / station → hotel → Dashashwamedh Ghat Ganga Aarti → (Day 2) sunrise boat ride → Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna, Kaal Bhairav → Sarnath → Durga Kund, Sankat Mochan → (Day 3) free morning → airport / station

Good to know before you book

Kashi Vishwanath is open from the Mangala Aarti (around 3 am) until the Shayan Aarti at night, with a midday break for Bhog Aarti; early morning has the shortest queue.
Phones, cameras, bags and leather items are not allowed inside Kashi Vishwanath; lockers are at the gates.
Sugam Darshan (Rs 300 per person at the start of 2026) is sold only on the trust’s official website and suspended on major festivals.
The Ganga Aarti starts just after sunset, roughly 6 pm in winter and 7 pm in summer; reach early for a seat.
The Sarnath Museum is closed on Fridays; if your Day 2 falls on a Friday we move Sarnath to Day 3 morning.
Room rates in Varanasi rise steeply around Dev Deepawali, Diwali, Mahashivratri and Shravan; book early for those dates.

Yatra Highlights

Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and a sunrise boat ride along the ghats
Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna and Kaal Bhairav with coordinator support
Half-day excursion to Sarnath, with Durga Kund and Sankat Mochan on the way back

Day 1 :

Arrival in Varanasi and Ganga Aarti

Our driver receives you at your arrival point (airport, railway station or hotel) at the agreed time (Lal Bahadur Shastri airport at Babatpur, Varanasi Junction or Banaras station) and takes you to the hotel. Rest after your journey; lunch is on your own.

In the late afternoon we drive to Godowlia and walk down to Dashashwamedh Ghat for the Ganga Aarti, which begins soon after sunset and lasts about 45 minutes. Afterwards there is time for a short stroll in the Vishwanath Gali and Godowlia market, known for Banarasi silk, rudraksha and brassware. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Varanasi

Day 2 :

Sunrise boat ride, Kashi Vishwanath, Sarnath and the southern temples

Leave the hotel before dawn for a rowing boat along the ghats from Dashashwamedh towards Manikarnika, watching the sun rise over the river and the city at its morning prayers. From the ghat we walk into the Kashi Vishwanath Dham for darshan of the Jyotirlinga, then to Maa Annapurna in the same complex. A short drive brings you to Kaal Bhairav, the guardian of the city. Return to the hotel for breakfast and some rest.

After lunch (on your own) we drive about 10 km to Sarnath to see the Dhamek Stupa, the monastery ruins, the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar and the Sarnath Museum with the Lion Capital of Ashoka (closed on Fridays). On the way back we stop at Durga Kund temple and Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple in Lanka. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Varanasi

Day 3 :

Free morning and departure

Breakfast at the hotel. The morning is free: some families go back for a second, quieter darshan at Kashi Vishwanath or visit the New Vishwanath temple on the BHU campus; others shop for silk and brass idols or simply sit on Assi Ghat with a cup of tea. Our coordinator is a phone call away for suggestions.

Check out by the hotel's standard time (usually 11 am to 12 noon) and drive to your departure point (airport, railway station or hotel) for your onward train or flight. The airport is about 25 km from the city, so we leave with a comfortable margin.

Night	Place	Hotel (or similar)	Room type
1	Varanasi	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
2	Varanasi	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Kaal Bhairav darshan included on this Varanasi yatra?

Yes. On Day 2, after the sunrise boat ride and darshan at Kashi Vishwanath and Maa Annapurna, a short drive takes you to Kaal Bhairav, the guardian of Kashi, whom many pilgrims visit to complete their Kashi darshan. We then return to the hotel for breakfast and rest before Sarnath, Durga Kund and Sankat Mochan in the afternoon. Offerings are paid directly.

Where does the package start and end?

It starts with pickup at Varanasi airport, Varanasi Junction or Banaras station on Day 1 and ends with a drop at the same points on Day 3. Varanasi has direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and other cities, and good train connections including Vande Bharat services from Delhi. Tell us your arrival time and we fix the pickup.

What is Sugam Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath and should we book it?

Sugam Darshan is a paid, shorter-queue entry sold by the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust; at the start of 2026 it was Rs 300 per person. It is booked only on the trust’s official website, shrikashivishwanath.org, and is suspended on major festival days. It is not included in this yatra, but we are happy to help you book it. Never pay anyone near the gates offering quick darshan for cash.

Can we carry phones and bags into Kashi Vishwanath?

No. Mobile phones, cameras, bags, belts with metal buckles and leather items are not allowed inside the temple. Free lockers are available near the gates, but it is simpler to leave phones and bags with our coordinator or in the vehicle and carry only your ID and some cash for offerings.

What time is the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat?

The aarti begins soon after sunset and lasts about 45 minutes. In winter (October to March) that means around 6 pm, in summer around 7 pm, and in the monsoon roughly 6.45 pm; exact times move with the sunset. We reach the ghat 45 minutes to an hour early so that you get a seat. Watching from a boat on the water is possible at extra cost if the river is not in flood.

What is there to see at Sarnath, and is the museum open every day?

Sarnath, about 10 km from the city, is where the Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment. You see the Dhamek Stupa, the ruins of the ancient monasteries, the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar with its frescoes and the newer temples built by Buddhist countries. The Archaeological Survey of India’s Sarnath Museum, which houses the Lion Capital of Ashoka (India’s national emblem), is open 10 am to 5 pm and closed on Fridays. Entry tickets to the excavated site and the museum are paid on the spot.

Can we add Prayagraj or Ayodhya to this yatra?

Yes. Prayagraj is about 120 km and Ayodhya about 200 km from Varanasi. Either can be added as a day visit or, better, as an extra night; see our Kashi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya yatra for a five-day version of this circuit.

Is the hotel category fixed?

No. We quote this package in standard, deluxe and premium categories, and the final price depends on the category, the dates and the number of rooms. Peak dates such as Dev Deepawali and Mahashivratri cost more. Ask us for the exact quote for your group.

Yatra	Duration	Starts from	Price
Kashi Dharmik Yatra (this page)	3 days / 2 nights	Varanasi	On request
Ayodhya Dham with Kailash Aerial Darshan	3 days / 2 nights	Lucknow	On request
Ayodhya Ghat walk	Day visit	Ayodhya	On request
Ayodhya Mandir Darshan	Day visit	Ayodhya	On request
Ayodhya Nandigram Yatra	5 days / 4 nights	Ayodhya	From ₹30,000
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Darshan: A Journey to the Treta Yuga	3 days / 2 nights	Ayodhya	On request
Dev Deepawali Varanasi: Ghat Darshan by Boat	Day visit	Varanasi	From ₹9,999
Kashi & Ayodhya Yatra	5 days / 4 nights	Varanasi	On request

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