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Planning a 2-day trip to Varanasi? This itinerary covers some of the city's most popular attractions without trying to squeeze everything into one trip. You'll explore Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Manikarnika Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Assi Ghat and Ramnagar Fort, and more. The plan works well for first-time visitors and can be adjusted based on your interests and travel pace.
◷2 days / 1 nights
📍Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Manikarnika Ghat
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Assi Ghat
Ramnagar Fort
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Your 2-day Varanasi plan
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Day
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, with an 800 kg gold-plated tower on the Ganga's west bank.
General darshan roughly 3:00 AM - 11:00 PM (varies by aarti schedule)Free general darshan; Sugam Darshan (fast-track) ~Rs 300, special aartis ~Rs 180-1,800View on map
2
Manikarnika Ghat
Varanasi's principal cremation ghat, considered one of the most sacred spots to die in Hindu tradition.
Active day and nightFree to view respectfullyView on map
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Dashashwamedh Ghat
Varanasi's main ghat, famous for the nightly Ganga Aarti ceremony.
Ganga Aarti starts shortly after sunset (~6:00 PM in winter, ~7:00 PM in summer), runs ~45 minutesFree to watch from the ghat steps; boat viewing ~Rs 500-1,000 per boatView on map
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Assi Ghat
The southernmost of Varanasi's ghats, popular for sunrise boat rides and a calmer atmosphere.
Best at sunrise, roughly 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM for the morning aarti/boat ridesFree (boat rides charged separately)View on map
Day
2
1
Ramnagar Fort
An 18th-century fort and former royal residence on the east bank of the Ganga.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (approximate)Nominal entry ticketView on map
2
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
A Hanuman temple founded by the saint Tulsidas, one of Varanasi's most visited temples.
Roughly 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM, then 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM (approximate)FreeView on map
3
Tulsi Manas Temple
A marble temple marking where Tulsidas composed the Ramcharitmanas, with verses inscribed on its walls.
5:30 AM - 12:00 PM, then 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM (approximate)FreeView on map
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Sarnath
The site of Buddha's first sermon, with the Dhamek Stupa and Ashoka Pillar.
Dhamek Stupa/park: sunrise to sunset; Museum: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed FridaysCombo ticket ~Rs 20 for the main siteView on map
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Trip overview
Duration2 days / 1 nights
DestinationVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
Best time to visitOctober to March is the best time to visit Varanasi , with November to February the most comfortable and February to March arguably the sweet spot for combining…
