October to March. Dev Deepawali (November) is the most special.
Pace
Easy. Short walks to the ghats; suitable for elders.
Good for
Pilgrimage, Family, Weekend
Overview
Kashi Vishwanath darshan, the evening Ganga aarti from a boat, a sunrise ride past 84 ghats and a half-day at Sarnath.
Trip highlights
Evening Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, seen from a boat
Sunrise boat ride past the 84 ghats
Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna and Kaal Bhairav
Half-day at Sarnath with a local guide
Sankat Mochan, Durga Kund and the BHU Vishwanath Temple
Itinerary
3 days · starts from Varanasi
Pickup from Varanasi Junction or Babatpur airport. Check in, rest, then a boat to Dashashwamedh Ghat for the evening Ganga aarti.
Stay: VaranasiDinner on your own
Early boat ride along the ghats at sunrise. Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna and Kaal Bhairav temples. Afternoon at Sarnath: Dhamek Stupa and the museum.
Stay: VaranasiBreakfast
Visit Sankat Mochan, Durga Kund and the New Vishwanath Temple at BHU. Drop at station or airport.
Breakfast
Hotels
Varanasi3-star hotel near Godowlia or similar
2 nights
Hotels are confirmed at the time of booking; a similar hotel of the same category may be given if these are full.
Inclusions
What's included
2 nights in a clean, centrally located hotel
Daily breakfast
AC car for all transfers and sightseeing
Evening aarti boat and sunrise boat ride
Local guide at Sarnath
All parking and tolls
Not included
Special darshan or puja fees
Lunch and dinner
Entry tickets to monuments
Anything not listed under inclusions
Before you go
Things to carry
Government photo ID for every traveller (needed at Kashi Vishwanath)
Comfortable slip-on footwear for temples and ghats
A light shawl for the early morning boat ride (winter)
Small bag; phones and bags are not allowed inside Kashi Vishwanath
Important notes
Mobile phones, bags and leather items must be deposited in lockers before Kashi Vishwanath darshan.
Boat timings depend on the Ganga water level; during floods the aarti is seen from the ghat.
Sugam darshan or special puja can be booked on request at actual cost.
Policies
Booking and payment
Enquiring is free. You get the full plan and price in writing on WhatsApp before you pay.
The trip is confirmed once the advance is received and we send a written confirmation.
Pay by UPI, bank transfer or at our office in Pandeypur.
Prices
The price shown is a starting price per person on twin sharing.
Your final price depends on dates, group size and hotel availability.