2 Nights / 3 Days Varanasi Tour Package

Why Three Days?

Stretching the itinerary over 72 hours gives breathing room to absorb Kashi’s layered rituals, heritage pockets and culinary scene without rush. You experience sunrise and sunset Aartis, temple clusters, Sarnath archaeology, Ramnagar royalty, silk ateliers, and curated cultural performances.¹

• Ideal for: Spiritual seekers, families, photography enthusiasts, travellers craving unhurried pacing.²
• Accommodation: Choice of standard, deluxe, luxury properties with CP/MAP/AP meal plans.³

Day 1 · Orientation & Evening Aarti

• Airport/rail pickup, hotel check-in, briefing over welcome drink.⁴
• Kaal Bhairav Temple to seek entry permission into Kashi."[^^kaal]
• Kashi Vishwanath + Annapurna + Vishalakshi temples with Sugam Darshan facilitation.⁵
• Old City Heritage Walk through bustling galis, silk looms, brass workshops, flower markets, street snacks.⁶
• Sunset Private Boat & Dashashwamedh Ganga Aarti with premium seating and narrative commentary.⁷⁸

Day 2 · Sunrise Rituals, Temples, Sarnath & Culture

Pre-dawn – Subah-e-Banaras boat ride covering Assi Ghat morning aarti, Manikarnika from water, yoga cohorts, golden hour photography.⁹

Temple loop – Sankat Mochan, Durga Kund, Tulsi Manas Temple, BHU’s New Vishwanath temple, Bharat Kala Bhavan museum.¹⁰

Breakfast – Kachori-sabzi, jalebi, or hotel buffet; optional food walk upgrade.¹¹

Sarnath immersion (afternoon) – Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandhakuti Vihara, 80-ft Buddha statue, Archaeological Museum (closed Friday) and nearby monastery ruins.¹²

Cultural evening (optional add-ons) – Private classical music recital, Kathak performance, yoga session, food walk across Godowlia lanes.¹³

Dinner & overnight – Tailored restaurant reservations or in-hotel dining.

Day 3 · Forts, Markets & Farewell

• Ramnagar Fort & Museum – Vintage cars, arms gallery, astronomical clock, riverside vistas.¹⁴
• Silk weaving atelier visit – Meet master weavers, understand brocade patterns, guided shopping to avoid tourist traps.¹⁵
• Shopping crawl – Banarasi sarees, brass idols, wooden toys, spices, sweets across Vishwanath Gali, Thatheri Bazaar, Golghar.¹⁶
• Culinary wrap – Blue Lassi signature flavours, Banarasi paan, tamatar chaat, Malaiyo (Nov–Feb).[^^culinary]
• Leisure buffer for extra temples or photography before checkout and assisted departure transfer.

Inclusions & Optional Upgrades

Included	Optional
2 nights hotel with breakfast	Meal plan upgrade (MAP/AP)
Private AC vehicle throughout	VIP darshan & balcony seating
Airport/rail pickup & drop	Cultural performances (₹2k–5k)
Storyteller-guide for temples & Sarnath	Food walk / photography tour
Sunset + sunrise private boat rides	Decorated heritage boat
Silk weaving studio access	Yoga/meditation sessions

Investment Bands (per person, twin sharing)

Tier	Typical Profile	Range
Budget	Clean 3-star, breakfast-only	₹7,988 – 10,000
Standard	3-star+ with selective meals	₹15,000 – 18,000
Deluxe	4-star, all meals, premium boats	₹22,000 – 27,000
Luxury	5-star/heritage, private add-ons	₹35,000 – 50,000+

Best Time & Booking Notes

• Peak (Oct–Mar): Pleasant 5°C–25°C, festivals galore. Book 10–15 days ahead; expect 20–40% rate lift.¹⁷
• Shoulder (Apr, Sep): Moderate crowds and pricing; reserve 5–7 days ahead.¹⁸
• Off-season (May–Aug): Hot or rainy but discount-friendly; 2–3 day notice suffices.¹⁹
• Declare interest in add-ons (VIP darshan, performances, yoga, photography guide) during booking to ensure slots.
• Share ID proofs for temple fast-track and flight/train details for seamless transfers.

Why Travellers Choose Kashi Taxi

1. Local intelligence on festival blockades, police advisories, and best darshan windows updated in real time.
2. Verified hospitality network – hotels, boat operators, guides, drivers vetted quarterly.
3. Concierge on WhatsApp 24/7 – instant tweaks, emergency handling, dietary coordination.
4. Story-forward guiding that connects mythology, archaeology, and modern living.
5. Transparent billing with no mid-tour surprises and GST-compliant invoices.

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Footnotes

1. Varanasi Insider three-day package blueprint, 2025. ↩

2. Customer persona mapping from CRM (Q3 2025). ↩

3. Accommodation master list curated Oct 2025. ↩

4. Ground operations SOP, 2024 revision. ↩

5. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple board circular, 2025. ↩

6. Heritage walk script compiled July 2025. ↩

7. Kashi Motor Boat Association tariff sheet, Sept 2025. ↩

8. District administration crowd advisory, Nov 2024. ↩

9. Subah-e-Banaras program schedule, 2025. ↩

10. Sankat Mochan & Durga Kund visitor handbooks, 2025. ↩

11. Ram Bhandar price board, Oct 2025. ↩

12. ASI Sarnath visitor brochure, 2024. ↩

13. Cultural concierge partner catalog, Aug 2025. ↩

14. Ramnagar Fort museum catalog, 2024. ↩

15. Weaver interviews, July 2025. ↩

16. Varanasi market field study, 2025. ↩

17. IMD climate data + festival calendar, 2025. ↩

18. Booking pattern analysis, Apr & Sep 2024. ↩

19. Operator occupancy logs, 2023–24. ↩