Planning a 6-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.
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, with an 800 kg gold-plated tower on the Ganga's west bank.
Varanasi's principal cremation ghat, considered one of the most sacred spots to die in Hindu tradition.
Varanasi's main ghat, famous for the nightly Ganga Aarti ceremony.
The southernmost of Varanasi's ghats, popular for sunrise boat rides and a calmer atmosphere.
An 18th-century fort and former royal residence on the east bank of the Ganga.
A Hanuman temple founded by the saint Tulsidas, one of Varanasi's most visited temples.
A marble temple marking where Tulsidas composed the Ramcharitmanas, with verses inscribed on its walls.
The site of Buddha's first sermon, with the Dhamek Stupa and Ashoka Pillar.
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