Day 1
Arrival, Ghats & Grand Ganga Aarti
- Your spiritual journey in Varanasi begins with your arrival at Varanasi Airport (VNS) or Varanasi Junction Railway Station (BSB), either by flight or overnight train from Delhi. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel for check-in and some rest. In the late afternoon, begin your introduction to the city with a peaceful walking tour along the famous ghats. Start from your nearest accessible ghat and move toward Dashashwamedh Ghat, passing important locations like Assi Ghat, the serene Manikarnika Ghat (a major cremation site), and Harishchandra Ghat. Observe pilgrims performing rituals and the everyday rhythm of spiritual life on the banks of the Ganges. By evening, settle in at Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the awe-inspiring Ganga Aarti—a coordinated ritual of lamps, chants, incense, and bells performed by priests in front of thousands. For a better view, consider watching it from a boat on the river. Conclude the day with dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Ganges or indulge in authentic Banarasi cuisine at a local eatery. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
