2 Nights / 3 Days Varanasi Tour Package

Overview

The 2 nights / 3 days Varanasi package is the most comprehensive way to enter Kashi’s rhythm without rushing. Ideal for first-time visitors seeking layered storytelling, spiritual seekers, photographers, and families who want recovery time between rituals.

Package Profile

• Duration: 3 full days / 2 nights with curated 3*/4* hotels.
• Best for: Travellers who want both iconic sights and lesser-known cultural dives.
• Mobility: Private AC fleet with professional drivers and bottled water refills.
• Support: Local guide team, concierge chat, emergency response desk.

Daily Breakdown

Day 1 – Arrival, Orientation, Sunset Aarti

• Airport/rail pickup, check-in, welcome briefing, and rest.
• Afternoon (2:00 – 5:30 PM)
  • Baba Kaal Bhairav Temple to seek city entry blessings.
  • Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna, and Vishalakshi shrines with Sugam Darshan arrangements.
  • Old city walking tour through silk weaving lanes, flower bazaars, local snack stalls.
• Evening (5:30 – 8:30 PM)
  • Golden-hour private boat ride across Assi, Dashashwamedh, and Manikarnika ghats.
  • Dashashwamedh Ganga Aarti with premium viewing (boat or reserved ghat seats).
  • Dinner options: hotel buffet, rooftop café, or curated street food crawl.

Day 2 – Sunrise Rituals, Temple Circuit, Sarnath & Culture

• Pre-dawn (5:00 – 8:00 AM)
  • Subah-e-Banaras sunrise boat ride, Assi Ghat morning aarti, yoga practitioners, devotional baths, and respectful cremation ghats view.
  • Old city morning walk for tea stalls, markets, and optional revisit of Kashi Vishwanath.
• Breakfast (8:00 – 9:30 AM) at hotel or legendary kachori-jalebi stops.
• Late Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
  • Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple.
  • Durga Kund Temple and neighbouring Tulsi Manas Temple (Ramcharitmanas murals).
  • Banaras Hindu University: New Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Kala Bhavan museum, leafy campus drives.
• Lunch + Rest (1:00 – 2:00 PM)
• Sarnath Excursion (2:00 – 5:00 PM)
  • Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandhakuti Vihara, Archaeological Museum (closed Fridays), 80-foot Buddha statue, and monastic ruins.
• Evening Cultural Lane (5:30 – 7:30 PM)
  • Banarasi silk weaving demonstration and showroom visit.
  • Optional Assi Ghat sunset, cultural performances, or café downtime.
• Dinner & Overnight

Day 3 – Heritage Add-ons, Shopping, Departure

• Morning Options (8:00 – 12:00 PM)
  • Ramnagar Fort & Museum: Vintage cars, royal armoury, riverside views, astronomy clock.
  • OR additional temples (Tridev, Nageshwar, local kula devta shrines).
  • OR guided yoga/meditation session on the ghats.
• Late Morning (10:00 – 1:00 PM)
  • Shopping trail through Thatheri Bazaar, Vishwanath Gali, and Gol Ghar for silk sarees, brassware, rudraksha beads, incense, and sweets.
  • Food stops: Blue Lassi Shop, Banarasi paan parlours, tamatar chaat sellers.
• Lunch (1:00 – 2:00 PM), hotel check-out, buffer to freshen up.
• Departure (3:00 PM onwards) transfer to airport or railway station.

What’s Included

Pillar	Details
Stay	2 nights in curated 3*/4* hotels (double/twin sharing), upgradeable to heritage properties.
Meals	Daily breakfast (CP plan); MAP/AP meal plans available. Bottled water during touring.
Fleet	Private AC vehicle (sedan/Innova/tempo traveller) with fuel, tolls, parking, driver allowances.
Experiences	Two boat rides (evening & sunrise), Sarnath guided tour, silk workshop, English-speaking guide, festival briefings.
Concierge	WhatsApp support, emergency helpline, custom itinerary adjustments, festival advisory.

Exclusions

• Lunch/dinner unless meal plan upgraded.
• Entry tickets: Sarnath Museum (₹50), Ramnagar Fort (₹50–₹100).
• Sugam Darshan (₹300), personal donations, temple rituals.
• Shopping, tips, insurance, camera fees.

Pricing Benchmarks (Per Person, Double Sharing)

Package Level	Hotel Examples	Range
Budget	Hotel Madin, Hotel Varanasi Inn	₹7,988 – ₹10,000
Standard	Hotel Rivatas, Ramada by Wyndham	₹15,000 – ₹18,000
Deluxe	Radisson, Suryauday Haveli	₹22,000 – ₹27,000
Luxury	Taj Ganges, Brijrama Palace	₹35,000 – ₹50,000+

Cost varies with hotel tier, meal plan, season, vehicle, and add-ons.

Best Season & Lead Time

• Peak (Oct–Mar): Festive Varanasi, 10–15 day advance booking advised.
• Shoulder (Apr, Sep): Mild weather, 5–7 days notice works.
• Off-season (May–Aug): Hot/monsoon but 30–50% savings with 2–3 day lead time.

Premium Enhancements

• Private classical music or Kathak performance.
• Curated food walk or photography tour.
• VIP darshan bundles across multiple temples.
• Decorated premium boats or balcony seating for Ganga Aarti.
• Meditation or astrology sessions with vetted gurus.

Culinary Roadmap

• Street chaat at Godowlia, tamatar chaat, and lassi tastings.
• Day 2 breakfast at Ram Bhandar; Day 2 evening Blue Lassi signature flavours (₹100–₹110).
• Banarasi paan at Vishwanath Gali, seasonal malaiyo (Nov–Feb).
• Final-day takeaway sweets: pedas, laddoos, khurchan.

Travel & Safety Tips

• Pack modest clothing, comfortable footwear, sunscreen, power bank, and basic medicines.
• Drink only branded bottled water; carry sanitizer and mosquito repellent.
• Avoid photographing cremation rites; respect temple etiquette.
• Carry cash ₹10,000–15,000 with small denominations for donations and markets.

Why Upgrade to 3 Days with Kashi Taxi

1. Local scholars weave mythology into each stop.
2. Flexible pacing ensures downtime between rituals.
3. Handpicked hotels and restaurants vetted for hygiene and service.
4. Transparent prices, zero tourist traps, 24/7 support.
5. Optional photography, yoga, or VIP darshan bolt-ons available on demand.

Share arrival/departure details, group mix, and preferred experiences. The concierge will craft a final sequence, lock inventory, and deliver confirmations within a business day.