Banaras Dev Deepawali Special

Day by day

The itinerary.

1. Day 1

   Evening Walk & Ganga Aarti

   • Arrive in Kashi and let the spiritual journey begin (Today we will feel the energy and vibes of Varanasi).
   • Check-in at your stay and have lunch or breakfast on your own, depending on what time we reach Varanasi.
   • Later, we will have an intro and briefing session, followed by fun games led by your trip leader- cum-friend from Desh Videsh.
   • Now let’s start our day with ghat hopping, but before all this we will go New kashi vishwanath temple BHU where we will feel the positive energies all around after that Our first stop will be Godowlia, where we’ll try Banaras’ famous thandai before heading to the ghats.
   • Next, we’ll stop at Dashashwamedh Ghat for the mighty Ganga Aarti, which is known worldwide as the famous Banaras Ganga Aarti. We’ll take our spots and witness the best aarti of our lives, surrounded by the sounds of Ganga and Mahadev chants—the energy we’ll feel there is insane!
   • Afterward, we’ll head to Godowlia for some street food hopping.
   • Enjoy the flavors of Banaras with a delicious local dinner before resting for the night.

2. Day 2

   Dev Deepawali & Ethnic Day

   • Witness the most divine night in India, Banarasi style.
   • Start your day with a hearty breakfast to fuel up for what’s ahead.
   • Later, we’ll have our Cry and Happy Session (a secret activity that we won’t reveal until the moment comes!)—this will be a unique surprise for you.
   • Since today is one of the most crowded days, we’ll head out in the afternoon, followed by lunch.
   • Remember, today is photography day, so make sure your phones and cameras are fully charged for capturing the most memorable night of your life.
   • Dress in your finest ethnic wear—whether it’s a saree, suit, or kurta—for an unforgettable evening. Get ready for Insta-worthy moments against the backdrop of countless twinkling diyas and fireworks.
   • As night falls, watch the ghats come alive with thousands of shimmering lights. We’ll witness the best fire show of our lives, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. (Note: We’ll be seated at the ghat by 4 PM to secure our spots, which will give us time to soak in the preparations and decorations, followed by some fun photo and video shoots.)
   • End this magical evening with a delicious dinner before heading back to the hotel to rest—we have an departure tomorrow.

3. Day 3

   Subah-e-Banaras & Kashi’s Heritage

   • Rise early to experience Subah-e-Banaras, the famous morning Ganga Aarti at Assi Ghat, capturing the peaceful beauty of the river at sunrise.
   • Next, we’ll head for a boat ride from Assi to Panchganga Ghat, taking in the stunning riverside temples and enjoying a photoshoot with the Siberian birds (one of the most dramatic moments— everyone’s waiting for that perfect picture with the birds, haha!).
   • We’ll ride from Assi Ghat to Namo Ghat and then back to Panchganga Ghat.
   • Later, we’ll visit the Kaal Bhairav Temple and Kashi Vishwanath Dham, followed by a traditional
   • Banarasi breakfast of kachori-sabzi from the street.
   • After breakfast, we’ll explore Banaras ki galiyan (the famous narrow lanes) for a photoshoot.
   • Return to your stay and rest for a while.
   • In the evening, we’ll go temple hopping, visiting Sankat Mochan, Tulsi Manas, Durga Mata, Tridev
   • Temple, and Bal Hanuman Temple.
   • Later, we’ll head to one of the most important Mahadev Jyotirlingas, the Shri Kashi Vishwanath
   • Temple, for Sayan Aarti (evening aarti).
   • After a long day, we’ll return to our stay and call it a night.

4. Day 4

   Checkout and Departure

   • Transfer to the airport for your flight back home with memories for a lifetime!

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