Nidhi Kadere
Start your day early and head to Assi Ghat, the southernmost ghat of Varanasi, and watch the morning Ganga Aarti, a Hindu ritual of worshiping the river goddess.
Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, have a delicious breakfast of kachori sabji , jalebi, and lassi at one of the stalls in Kachori Gali, a lane famous for its street food. Browse around or head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest.
In the evening, go to Dashashwamedh Ghat, the liveliest and most popular ghat of Varanasi, where you can participate in the evening Ganga Aarti. Try some Banarasi chat at one of the chat shops near the ghat, such as Deena Chat Bhandar, Kashi Chat Bhandar, or Kesari Chat Bhandar.
After breakfast, take a taxi or a bus to Sarnath, a town about 10 km from Varanasi. Visit the Sarnath Museum, where you can see artefacts and sculptures from the ancient Buddhist monasteries and stupas that once flourished in Sarnath.
Do a round of various Buddhist temples that are built by different countries, such as the Thai Temple, the Chinese Temple, the Japanese Temple, and Wat Thai Sarnath Temple, which has an 80-feet Buddha statue.
Return to Varanasi and visit the Sarangnath Mahadev Temple. Go to Namo Ghat, a ghat that is known for its peaceful and serene atmosphere, where you can relax and enjoy the sunset over the river.
On your last day, Visit the Durga Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple. Have lunch at Dosa Cafe, a cafe that serves a variety of dosas (rice crepes) and other South Indian dishes.
Visit the Ramnagar Fort, located on the opposite bank of the Ganges. It also has a Ramnagar Museum, which displays the royal collection of weapons, costumes, palanquins, and vintage cars.
End your trip with a visit to Chunar Fort, located 40 km from Varanasi, on the banks of the Ganges. It is one of the oldest forts in India and has a history of being ruled by different dynasties, such as the Mughals, the Nawabs, and the British.