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3 days · Varanasi itinerary

Varanasi in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Varanasi cover the river, roots and ritual. Here is how to spend three perfect days in India’s spiritual capital — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: river & old city
  2. 2Day 2: Sarnath & food
  3. 3Day 3: yoga & temples
  4. 4River, roots & ritual

Day 1: river & old city

Sunrise boat, old-city walk and the Aarti.

Day 2: Sarnath & food

The Buddhist site and a street-food crawl.

Day 3: yoga & temples

Sunrise yoga and the city’s temples.

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(72)·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
Explore Varanasi’s heritage
Varanasi
Explore Varanasi’s heritage
5.0(77)·2–4 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
Ayodhya,Varanasi & Prayagraj Spiritual Tour -Various options
Ayodhya
Ayodhya,Varanasi & Prayagraj Spiritual Tour -Various options
5.0(39)·5 days
from$85/ 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
Varanasi Day Tour with Temples & Ganga Aarti – Dawn to Dusk
Varanasi
Varanasi Day Tour with Temples & Ganga Aarti – Dawn to Dusk
5.0(11)·14 hours
from$128/ person
via Viator
Yoga In Varanasi: Sunrise Yoga with Ayush
Varanasi
Yoga In Varanasi: Sunrise Yoga with Ayush
5.0(22)·1 hour
from$13/ person
via Viator

Varanasi in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Varanasi?
Three days is ideal — the river and old city on day one, Sarnath and food on day two, and yoga and temples on day three, covering Varanasi’s spirituality, history and flavours.
What is the best experience in Varanasi for 3 days?
The sunrise boat ride is the most magical, the Ganga Aarti the most spectacular, and Sarnath the most peaceful; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day Varanasi itinerary?
Spend day one on the river and old city, day two on Sarnath and food, and day three on yoga and temples, booking the popular sunrise and Aarti tours ahead.

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Sunrise Boat RideGanga Aarti CeremonyOld City & TemplesSarnath