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2 days · Varanasi itinerary

Varanasi in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Varanasi add Sarnath and food. This 2-day itinerary covers the river, old city and Buddhist roots — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: river & old city
  2. 2Day 2: Sarnath
  3. 3Buddhist site
  4. 4Street food

Day 1: river & old city

Sunrise boat, old-city walk and the Aarti.

Day 2: Sarnath

Visit the Buddhist stupa and museum.

Evening: street food

Crawl the lanes for Banarasi flavours.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Varanasi — prices per person.

Private Varanasi Tour: Sunrise Boat Ride, Ganga Aarti & Temple
Varanasi
Private Varanasi Tour: Sunrise Boat Ride, Ganga Aarti & Temple
5.0(74)·14 hours
from$21/ person
via Viator
Serene and beautiful Sarnath Private Half Day Tour
Varanasi
Serene and beautiful Sarnath Private Half Day Tour
5.0(16)·4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Lucknow Culinary Walk with Food Tastings
Lucknow
Lucknow Culinary Walk with Food Tastings
4.7(19)·2 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Morning Boat with old part of city
Varanasi
Morning Boat with old part of city
5.0(25)·2–4 hours
from$42/ person
via Viator
3 Hour Walking Tour of Buddhism in Sarnath
Varanasi
3 Hour Walking Tour of Buddhism in Sarnath
4.9(211)·3 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Agra : Best Evening Street Food & Local Bazar Tour in Agra.
Agra
Agra : Best Evening Street Food & Local Bazar Tour in Agra.
4.7(12)·2–3 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Varanasi Sunrise Boat Ride with Walking Tour
Varanasi
Varanasi Sunrise Boat Ride with Walking Tour
5.0(22)·4 hours
from$37/ person
via Viator
Private Half-Day Tour in Sarnath from Varanasi
Varanasi
Private Half-Day Tour in Sarnath from Varanasi
4.9(14)·4 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator

Varanasi in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Varanasi?
Two days covers the river, old city and Aarti on day one, and the Buddhist site of Sarnath and a street-food tour on day two — a great spiritual and cultural mix.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Varanasi?
A sunrise boat ride, the Ganga Aarti, an old-city walk, and a visit to Sarnath.
Is Sarnath worth it from Varanasi?
Yes — the serene Dhamek Stupa and museum offer a peaceful, historically rich contrast to Varanasi’s intensity.

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Sunrise Boat RideGanga Aarti CeremonyOld City & TemplesSarnath