Varanasi Jyotirlinga Tour Itinerary – 2 Nights / 3 Days

Day 1: Arrival in Varanasi – Evening Ganga Aarti

Welcome to TravelMurti’s Varanasi Jyotirlinga Tour Package – 2 Nights / 3 Days. On arrival at Varanasi Airport, Railway Station, or the designated pickup point, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel.

Complete the check-in formalities and relax after your journey. In the evening, proceed towards the sacred ghats of the River Ganga to experience one of Varanasi’s most famous spiritual traditions.

Ganga Aarti:

Witness the devotional evening Ganga Aarti performed on the banks of the holy River Ganga. The ceremony, with traditional lamps, prayers, bells, and chanting, creates a memorable spiritual atmosphere along the riverfront.

Spend some time experiencing the vibrant surroundings of the ghats before returning to the hotel.

Guests may experience the Ganga Aarti from a boat at their own cost, subject to weather, river conditions, availability, and local regulations.

Overnight Stay: Varanasi

Day 2: Kashi Vishwanath Darshan – Varanasi Temple Tour – Sarnath

Begin your day early with an optional sunrise boat ride on the River Ganga. From the river, experience the morning atmosphere of Varanasi as devotees perform prayers and rituals along the historic ghats.

The boat ride is optional and payable directly unless specifically included in the confirmed package.

Afterward, proceed for the main spiritual highlight of the tour — Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga Darshan.

Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple:

Seek the blessings of Lord Shiva at one of the twelve traditionally revered Jyotirlingas of India. Located in the sacred city of Kashi, the temple is one of the most important Shiva pilgrimage destinations in the country.

Annapurna Devi Temple:

Visit the revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, associated with nourishment and abundance and closely connected with the religious traditions of Kashi.

Continue with selected Varanasi sightseeing and temple visits.

Bharat Mata Temple:

Visit this distinctive temple dedicated to Mother India, known for its representation of undivided India rather than a conventional deity.

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple:

Seek blessings at this important Hanuman temple, one of the prominent religious sites of Varanasi.

Tulsi Manas Temple:

Visit the temple associated with Goswami Tulsidas and the Ramcharitmanas tradition.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU):

Visit the campus area of one of India’s prominent universities. Depending on the confirmed itinerary and available time, guests may also visit the New Vishwanath Temple located within the university campus.

After completing the Varanasi sightseeing, proceed for an excursion to Sarnath, one of the most significant Buddhist pilgrimage destinations near Varanasi.

Sarnath:

Explore the sacred destination where Gautama Buddha is traditionally believed to have delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.

Dhamek Stupa:

Visit one of Sarnath’s most prominent Buddhist monuments, associated with the site of Buddha’s first teaching.

Chaukhandi Stupa:

Explore this historic Buddhist monument traditionally associated with Buddha’s arrival at Sarnath and meeting with his first disciples.

Sarnath Archaeological Museum:

Explore archaeological artifacts and sculptures discovered in the Sarnath area, subject to museum opening hours and closure days.

After sightseeing, return to Varanasi. The evening is free for leisure, exploring local markets, or shopping for Banarasi sarees, handicrafts, and souvenirs at your own expense.

Return to the hotel for a comfortable stay.

Overnight Stay: Varanasi

Day 3: Varanasi – Departure

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend the morning at leisure according to your departure schedule.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. If sufficient time is available before departure, guests may explore nearby markets or spend some additional time in Varanasi as per the confirmed travel plan.

Later, transfer to Varanasi Airport, Railway Station, or the designated drop-off point for your onward journey.

Your Varanasi Jyotirlinga Tour Package – 2 Nights / 3 Days with TravelMurti concludes with the blessings of Lord Kashi Vishwanath and spiritual memories of the sacred city of Kashi.

Tour Ends with Divine Memories.

Tour Route

Varanasi – Sarnath – Varanasi

Tour Duration

2 Nights / 3 Days

Major Attractions Covered

Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga Temple – Annapurna Devi Temple – Ganga Aarti – Ganga Ghats – Bharat Mata Temple – Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple – Tulsi Manas Temple – BHU – Sarnath – Dhamek Stupa – Chaukhandi Stupa – Sarnath Archaeological Museum

Important Notes

Kashi Vishwanath Darshan:

Temple darshan is subject to temple timings, crowd conditions, religious festivals, security procedures, local regulations, and temple administration guidelines.

Ganga Aarti:

The location, timing, accessibility, and viewing arrangements for Ganga Aarti may vary depending on festivals, weather, crowd conditions, river levels, and local administration instructions.

Boat Ride:

Morning boat rides and boat-based Ganga Aarti viewing are optional and payable directly unless specifically included in the confirmed package. Boating is subject to weather, river conditions, local regulations, and availability.

Special Darshan & Puja:

Sugam Darshan, priority entry, Rudrabhishek, special puja, religious offerings, and other paid temple services are not included unless specifically mentioned in the booking confirmation.

Sarnath Sightseeing:

Entry to monuments and museums is subject to opening hours, weekly closure days, entry regulations, and applicable ticket charges.

Sightseeing Schedule:

The sequence of temple visits and sightseeing may be adjusted according to temple timings, traffic, crowd conditions, attraction opening hours, and available time.