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Kashi & Varanasi Pilgrimage — Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Kashi & Varanasi Pilgrimage

Walk the ghats of the Ganga, seek the blessings of Baba Vishwanath, and witness the timeless Ganga Aarti in one of India's most ancient and spiritually significant cities.

Book This Yatra

From ₹9,999 / person · draft group price

Duration

6 days · sample group-bus plan

Departure

Contai · confirmed stops across the Midnapore corridor · Kolkata

Tour Type

Group & Private / Family Yatra

Best Season

Oct – Mar

Pickup

Contai · confirmed stops across the Midnapore corridor · Kolkata

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About This Yatra

Varanasi — Kashi to devotees — is where the Hindu pilgrimage tradition finds its deepest expression. This carefully paced yatra takes you through the Jyotirlinga temple of Shri Kashi Vishwanath, the sacred ghats of the Ganga, and the ashrams and shrines that surround them, with enough time built in for quiet darshan rather than a rushed checklist.

Kashi Vishwanath and the 12 Jyotirlingas

Shri Kashi Vishwanath is one of the twelve revered Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Pilgrims interested in exploring the wider Jyotirlinga tradition can continue to our complete guide to the twelve sacred shrines.

Explore the 12 Jyotirlingas →

Key Destinations

  • Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple darshan
  • Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
  • Durga Kund Temple (Durga Mandir)
  • Ganga Aarti at the ghats in the evening
  • Harishchandra Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat
  • Baba Kinaram Sthal (Kring Kund)
  • Boat ride on the Ganga at sunrise

Spiritual Significance

Shri Kashi Vishwanath

In traditional Shaiva practice, devotees may undertake Shiva worship, Rudrabhishek or related prayers when seeking spiritual strength, inner balance and relief from difficult periods. The purpose and ritual should be determined according to the devotee's own tradition and, where relevant, the guidance of a qualified priest.

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

People visit Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple to pray for strength and resilience when facing difficulties — the name itself evokes the devotional idea of relief from troubles ("sankat mochan"). Tuesday and Saturday are particularly associated with Hanuman worship in many Hindu traditions.

Durga Kund Temple

Shakti worship at Durga Kund is traditionally undertaken by devotees seeking strength, confidence and spiritual protection, and is especially meaningful during Navratri.

Manikarnika & Harishchandra Ghats

These ghats offer a profound, solemn encounter with one of Kashi's oldest spiritual traditions, reflecting Hindu beliefs surrounding mortality, karma and liberation. We ask every traveller to visit with quiet respect rather than as a photo stop.

Baba Kinaram Sthal, Kring Kund

Associated with the Aghor tradition and Baba Kinaram, this site represents a strand of Shaiva spiritual practice emphasising transformation and spiritual discipline — a dignified and respectful glimpse into the religious diversity found within Kashi.

Presented as religious and cultural tradition. See our spiritual & astrology disclaimer.

Sample roadmap

The pilgrimage roadmap

Contai / pickupMidnapore corridorKolkataVaranasiSame return stop
  1. 1

    Day 1

    Board the Bharat Yatra bus

    Board at your confirmed stop in Contai, along the Midnapore corridor or in Kolkata. Begin the road journey with planned meal and comfort breaks.

  2. 2

    Day 2

    Reach Varanasi and the Ganga

    Arrive in Varanasi, check in and rest. Walk to Dashashwamedh Ghat for the evening Ganga Aarti if arrival time permits.

  3. 3

    Day 3

    Kashi Vishwanath and old city

    Early Ganga ghat visit and optional boat ride, followed by Kashi Vishwanath darshan, Annapurna Temple, Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats and the old-city lanes.

  4. 4

    Day 4

    Temples, ghats and Sarnath

    Visit Sankat Mochan, Durga Kund, Assi Ghat and Baba Kinaram Sthal. Continue to Sarnath if timing and local access allow.

  5. 5

    Day 5

    Final darshan and road return

    Free time for prayer or an optional separately priced puja. Check out and begin the group-bus return journey.

  6. 6

    Day 6

    Drop at your original stop

    Return via Kolkata and the Midnapore corridor, dropping each traveller at their confirmed boarding stop.

Sample bus route; exact timings, overnight stops and temple access are confirmed before booking.

Budget group fare · draft per person

From ₹9,999

Return group bus from Contai · confirmed stops across the Midnapore corridor · Kolkata, planned meals and shared budget lodging. We drop you at the same confirmed stop where you boarded. Final fare depends on departure date, group size and availability.

Add a puja to your journey

Pujas are optional and charged separately. Tell us what you would like when enquiring; we will confirm priest or temple availability and the charge before adding it.

  • Rudrabhishek at Kashi Vishwanath
  • Special Shiva puja
  • Ancestor rites or other family-requested rituals

What's Included

  • Return group-bus travel and drop at your boarding stop
  • Shared budget lodging on the tour
  • Listed group meals and planned rest stops
  • Sightseeing transfers for the published route, where road access allows
  • Tour coordination and standard darshan guidance

What's Not Included

  • Optional pujas, priest fees, donations and special darshan
  • Boat rides, entry tickets and personal shopping unless included in the final quote
  • Private room or upgraded hotel requests

Transport

Return group bus from confirmed Contai, Midnapore corridor and Kolkata stops; drop at your original stop. Local sightseeing transport is included where the bus can access it.

Accommodation

Shared budget hotel or dharamshala stay during the tour. Room type is confirmed before booking.

Important Information

  • • This is a draft group-bus itinerary. Exact nights and timings depend on departure date, road conditions and temple access.
  • • Walking is required in Kashi's narrow lanes and ghats.
  • • Special pujas are optional and separately charged after priest and temple availability is confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The yatra covers Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Durga Kund Temple, Manikarnika Ghat, Harishchandra Ghat, Baba Kinaram Sthal (Kring Kund) and the Ganga Aarti, with other nearby spiritual sites included where time allows.

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