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Varanasi (Kashi)
The eternal city on the Ganga: ghats, aarti and Kashi Vishwanath.
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About Varanasi (Kashi)
Varanasi, or Kashi, is among the oldest living cities in the world. Dawn boat rides past the ghats, the Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh and darshan at the Kashi Vishwanath corridor are deeply moving.
Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon, is a short drive away.
Varanasi (Kashi) package options
We price every trip for your dates, travellers and hotel choice, so you only pay for what you want.
Sample itineraries
Popular attractions
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Jyotirlinga with the new corridor to the ghats.
Dashashwamedh Ghat aarti
Evening aarti, best seen from a boat.
Sunrise boat ride
From Assi to Manikarnika ghat.
Sarnath
Dhamek Stupa and museum.
Banaras Hindu University
Campus and the new Vishwanath temple.
Recommended experiences
- Sugam darshan at Kashi Vishwanath
- Sunrise and sunset boat rides
- Banarasi silk weaving visit
- Street food walk
Suggested itinerary
3 days: Kashi
- 1Arrive, evening aarti by boat
- 2Sunrise boat ride, Kashi Vishwanath, lanes and silk
- 3Sarnath, depart
Every itinerary can be changed — add days, swap places or change the pace.
Where you can stay
Budget
Guesthouses near the ghats.
Standard
4★ hotels in the city.
Premium
Heritage hotels on the ghats.
Luxury
Palace hotels on the river.
Travel information
- Getting there
- Direct flights from Chennai to Varanasi, or via Delhi; trains from all major cities.
- Good to know
- Phones and bags are not allowed inside Kashi Vishwanath; lockers are available.
Questions travellers ask
Can you book special darshan?+
We can help with official Sugam Darshan bookings where available.
Combine with what?+
Ayodhya and Prayagraj for a spiritual circuit.
Is it suitable for elders?+
Yes, with a hotel near the ghats and e-rickshaws in the lanes.
Plan your Varanasi (Kashi) holiday
Choose your dates, travellers, rooms and hotel category. Your travel advisor sends a day-by-day plan and quotation, usually within one working day. Final pricing depends on your selected travel dates and availability.
