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Varanasi & Sarnath — Ghats of Kashi
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₹15,900
Four days in the oldest living city in the world, led by a local historian. You row out at first light, walk the ghats before the crowds, eat your way through Kachori Gali, and take a slow morning at Sarnath where the Buddha first taught.
Trip at a glance
- Sunrise boat ride across the ghats
- Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh from the water
- Old-city food walk through Kachori Gali
- Sarnath stupa and museum
- Banarasi silk weaving workshop visit
Day by day
4 days, start to finish — travel, activities and where you sleep each night.
- 1
Day 1
Arrive Varanasi
Check in near Assi Ghat, evening Ganga aarti viewed from a boat.
- 2
Day 2
Ghats at sunrise
Dawn boat ride, heritage walk through the old city, afternoon rest, evening food trail.
- 3
Day 3
Sarnath
Morning at Sarnath — Dhamek stupa and museum, afternoon at a silk weaving unit.
- 4
Day 4
Departure
Free morning and drop to the airport or station.
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
- 3 nights stay near the ghats
- Daily breakfast
- Boat rides on both mornings and evenings
- Heritage and food walks with a local guide
- All transfers
Not included
- Flights and trains
- Lunches and dinners
- Temple donations
- Personal expenses
Where you stay
Heritage guesthouse near Assi Ghat with river-facing rooms and a rooftop breakfast terrace.
Good to know
Is there a lot of walking?
Yes — the old city is walkable only. Expect 4–6 km a day at an easy pace.
Best months?
October to March. Summers cross 45°C.
Can we add Ayodhya or Prayagraj?
Yes, we run a 2-day extension on request.
- 18 Jul 2026
Genuinely well organised. The trip leader had a plan for everything and still left us enough free time. Varanasi & Sarnath — Ghats of Kashi was even better than the photos.
Ananya Iyer · Bengaluru
- 25 Jun 2026
Third trip with Backpackers India and the standard has not dropped. Stays were clean, food was good and the group was fun. Varanasi & Sarnath — Ghats of Kashi is a must do.
Rohit Malhotra · Delhi
- 2 Jun 2026
Travelled solo and never felt out of place. Only note is that one drive was longer than expected, but Varanasi & Sarnath — Ghats of Kashi made up for it completely.
Sneha Kulkarni · Pune
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