TL;DR: 3-day Kashi package (₹7,988+) includes twin boat rides (sunrise + sunset), Kashi Vishwanath + temple loop, Sarnath deep dive, Ramnagar Fort, silk shopping, and cultural performances. Ideal for spiritual seekers, families, and photographers. See the day-by-day breakdown below for detailed timings and add-ons.

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.[^overview]

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

Day 1 · Orientation & Evening Aarti

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

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 · Orientation & Evening Aarti
Airport Taxi 600x400

Airport/rail pickup, hotel check-in, briefing over welcome drink.[^arrival]

Kal Bhairav Temple Guide

Kaal Bhairav Temple

to seek entry permission into Kashi."[^^kaal]

Vishwanath Mandir Evenging Square Outside

Kashi Vishwanath + Annapurna + Vishalakshi temples

with Sugam Darshan facilitation.[^kv]

Varanasi old city lanes and bazaars

Old City Heritage Walk

through bustling galis, silk looms, brass workshops, flower markets, street snacks.[^oldcity]

Dashashwamedh Aarti Platforms 2025
EVENING

Sunset Private Boat & Dashashwamedh Ganga Aarti

with premium seating and narrative commentary.[^boat][^aarti]

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.[^subah]

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

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

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

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

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

Day 2 · Sunrise Rituals, Temples, Sarnath & Culture
Varanasi Assi Ghat Sunrise
SUNRISE

Pre-dawn

Subah-e-Banaras boat ride covering Assi Ghat morning aarti, Manikarnika from water, yoga cohorts, golden hour photography.[^subah]

Vishwanath Mandir Evenging Square Outside

Temple loop

Sankat Mochan, Durga Kund, Tulsi Manas Temple, BHU’s New Vishwanath temple, Bharat Kala Bhavan museum.[^temples]

Banarasi street food vendors near the ghats

Breakfast

Kachori-sabzi, jalebi, or hotel buffet; optional food walk upgrade.[^food]

Sarnath Stoopa Square Beautiful Large

Sarnath immersion

(afternoon) – Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandhakuti Vihara, 80-ft Buddha statue, Archaeological Museum (closed Friday) and nearby monastery ruins.[^sarnath]

Assi Aarti Evening P 3
EVENING

Cultural evening

(optional add-ons) – Private classical music recital, Kathak performance, yoga session, food walk across Godowlia lanes.[^culture]

Varanasi Night Boat Ghat P
NIGHT

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.[^ramnagar]
  • Silk weaving atelier visit – Meet master weavers, understand brocade patterns, guided shopping to avoid tourist traps.[^silk]
  • Shopping crawl – Banarasi sarees, brass idols, wooden toys, spices, sweets across Vishwanath Gali, Thatheri Bazaar, Golghar.[^shopping]
  • 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.
Day 3 · Forts, Markets & Farewell
Private boat gliding past Varanasi ghats

Ramnagar Fort & Museum

Vintage cars, arms gallery, astronomical clock, riverside vistas.[^ramnagar]

Tempo Traveller Mishra Ji With Germal Tourist

Silk weaving atelier visit

Meet master weavers, understand brocade patterns, guided shopping to avoid tourist traps.[^silk]

Vishwanath Mandir Evenging Square Outside

Shopping crawl

Banarasi sarees, brass idols, wooden toys, spices, sweets across Vishwanath Gali, Thatheri Bazaar, Golghar.[^shopping]

Culinary wrap

Blue Lassi signature flavours, Banarasi paan, tamatar chaat, Malaiyo (Nov–Feb).[^^culinary]

Dashashwamedh Aarti Platforms 2025

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.1
  • Shoulder (Apr, Sep): Moderate crowds and pricing; reserve 5–7 days ahead.2
  • Off-season (May–Aug): Hot or rainy but discount-friendly; 2–3 day notice suffices.3
  • 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.

Footnotes

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

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

  3. Operator occupancy logs, 2023–24. ↩

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