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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.

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