4:00 AM – Depart from Delhi
By Flight: Take an early morning flight (around 5:30 AM) to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi.

7:00 AM – Arrival in Varanasi
Transfer to city (approx. 45 mins drive).
Freshen up at a hotel or rest stop if pre-arranged.

Morning
7:45 AM – Sunrise Boat Ride on the Ganges
Witness the magical sunrise over the Ghats of Varanasi.
See rituals at Dashashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, and others.
Optional: Visit the Manikarnika Ghat cremation area (from the boat).

9:00 AM – Breakfast
Traditional Kachori-Sabzi, Jalebi at a local eatery like Kashi Chaat Bhandar.

10:00 AM – Kashi Vishwanath Temple Darshan
Visit the iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Jyotirlinga of Shiva).
Explore the newly built Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.

Midday
11:30 AM – Explore Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Visit Bharat Kala Bhavan museum.
Stop at New Vishwanath Temple inside BHU campus.

1:00 PM – Lunch Break
Eat at a local restaurant: Options like Baati Chokha, The Palate, or Shree Café near Assi Ghat.

Afternoon
2:00 PM – Sarnath Excursion (12 km away)
Visit Dhamek Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, and Sarnath Museum.
Explore Buddhist monasteries and ruins.

4:00 PM – Return to Varanasi City

Evening
5:30 PM – Free Time/Shopping
Visit Godowlia Market for Banarasi sarees, handicrafts, wooden toys, and silk.

6:30 PM – Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Witness the mesmerising Ganga Aarti with chants, fire lamps, and holy rituals.
Optional boat viewing from the river.

Return to Delhi
8:00 PM – Dinner (Optional or Packed)
9:00 PM – Head to Airport / Railway Station
By Flight: Late evening flight to Delhi (~10:30 PM)
By Train: Overnight sleeper train if you want to rest.