Suprabhatam | Kashi













Suprabhatam | Kashi
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- Departure Date: 29th March 2024
- Duration: 4D - 3N
From exploring oneself to searching for life's purpose, the holy land of Kashi beholds tremendous power to answer all your questions. An amalgamation of lively people, vibrant culture, and flavorsome food brings the aliveness in the dwindling streets of Kashi. These narrow lanes leading to 84 Ghats of Benaras, have been breathing since ages. Thus, making it the oldest living city in the world with its mentions in Rigveda (world's most ancient book).
Our unique trail will show you different shades of Kashi, where you will enjoy the first light of dawn with a Live Classical Music on Boat, lip-smacking food walk into the alleys of Kashi, meeting artisans to learn about authentic Wooden Handicraft, visiting weavers colony of Banaras silk and the list goes on.
·Visit to all key Temples like SKVT (including VIP Darshan), Sankat Mochan, Kaal Bhairav & Vishalakshi Shaktipeeth.
·Experience SUPRABHATAM – To embrace “sunrise” with Live Music on Bajra Boat, added with Heritage & Food walk to Southern Kashi.
· Experience SUPRABHATAM – To embrace “sunrise” with Live Music on Bajra Boat, added with Heritage & Food walk to Southern Kashi.·Embrace Dharma with Ganga Aarti and perform rituals under guided instructions.
Embrace Dharma with Ganga Aarti and perform rituals under guided instructions.·Witness Sunset from the royal backyard of Ramnagar Fort.
·Explore ancient temples of Kashi of architectural marvels, which are mentioned in our ancient text “Kashi-Khand”.
·Visit the Buddhism pilgrimage site – Sarnath and learn about the greatness of Gautam Buddha.
·Evening Walk through narrow alleys to Marnikarnika Ghat, while gulping in local delicacies.
·Attend workshop of an authentic Banarasi Wooden Handicraft with artisans.
·Learn about the most iconic and ancient handicraft of Kashi, “The Banarasi Silk Saree”, interact with weavers’ community and watch the entire process.
Day 1
Reach Kashi by 12 noon and check in to your accommodation.
Have delicious lunch at your stay itself, after a tiring journey.
We would start our evening walk with a flavourful delicacy, TAMATAR CHAAT. Then, we would visit the temple known for its marvelous architecture. Post which, we will have an iconic makkhan toast with a hot cup of chai, followed with darshan at a few of the ancient temples of Kashi Khand.
Enter the Vishwanath Gali after taking blessing of Lord Ganesh at Dhundiraj Ganesh Temple, on our way we will gulp in paan while exploring tiny shops in the vibrant and colorful market breathing in the narrow lane of Kashi.
After fully exploring the gali, we would explore the Godowlia market and then leave for Ganga Aarti at Dashaswamedh Ghat at around 6:00 PM.
It’s time to embrace Dharma with the world-famous Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
After seeking blessings of Maa Ganges, head towards our roof top café with ganges view for light snacks and relaxing vibe.
After much relaxation, explore another ancient gali while heading towards a local restaurant at Godowlia for a delicious dinner and call the day off by reaching your stay.
Day 2
Wake up at 5 AM to seek the first light of Kashi through once-in-a-lifetime experience with our unique event “SUPRABHATAM”.
Event Details –
o Traditional welcome with Garland during morning ganga aarti at Assi Ghat
o Board on Bajra Boat having Maharaja sitting style
o Watch sunrise on the banks of river Ganges, while listening to the soothing Live Classical Music
o Live Podcast with eminent speaker on Kashi*
o Chai, authentic banarasi snacks and water bottles will be provided on boat
o After boating of 1.5 hours, we will start our Heritage and Food walk of Southern Kashi from Panchganga Ghat.
o Breakfast at old shops serving Kachori Sabji, Jalebi, Choora Matar and Malaiyo
o We will end at around 12 noon with a delicious lunch at Baati Chokha.
Day 3
Start your day at 6 AM with darshan of another key temple of Kashi; Sankat Mochan Temple.
After seeking blessings of Lord Hanuman, we will live the south Indian culture of Kashi by visiting the Kedar-Khand and seek blessings of Lord Kedareshwar & Chintamani Ganesh.
With a fulfilling South Indian breakfast, we would head for a VIP Darshan at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
It is believed that the blessing of Goddess Annapurna is mandatory for a Lord Shiva devotee, therefore we would visit Annapurna Temple and have a luxurious lunch in the Bhandara run by the temple authority.
Now, we will dive in the spiritual world of Buddhism and learn about the significant life events and teachings of Gautam Buddha at Sarnath.
While returning from Sarnath, we will head again towards Chowk for hot chai and delicious snacks.
Another evening walk to Marnikarnika Ghat, to witness death closely before doing the evening boating to Assi Ghat.
We will head to your stay for dinner and call the day off.
Day 4
Start your day with a fulfilling breakfast, and get ready by 8 AM for the most exciting part of your trip.
We want to make your last day most memorable, therefore, our workshop of authentic wooden handicraft of Banaras will definitely add fun to your entire trip.
After coloring wooden pieces, we will now explore the Weavers’ Colony of Ancient Kashi.
With much interaction and closely watching the process of handloom banarasi saree, we will head towards our last lunch together.
After lunch, we will come back to your stay and bid the final farewell to all the good memories together.
Inclusions
Accommodation for 3 nights in a premium hostel
All mandir Tickets including VIP Darshan at SKVT
All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: except for Day 2 Dinner)
All sightseeings within city via Electric Rickshaw
Suprabhatam Ticket
Boat ride on a sharing basis
Complimentary Evening Snack, Tea & Paan (on Day 1)
Museum Entry Tickets
Exclusions
Airport/Station pick & drop via A/C Cab
Personal Expenses
Laundry
Anything that is not included in the Inclusions
Personal offerings purchased at temples and Dakshina
Extra meals and snacks during the journey
Accommodation in Premium Hostel situated at Assi/Godowlia.
Dorm Type – upto 6 bed maximum
Private Rooms on Twin Sharing basis is available (on request, with extra charges)
Boating on Sharing Basis
Private Boats for Evening rides available (on request, with extra charges)
All sightseeings within city will be done by Auto-Rickshaw
All sightseeings outside city will be done by A/C Car (Sedan)
Cabs available for inter-city sightseeing (on request, with extra charges)
How to Reach
By Air: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi is the nearest airport which is around 30 km from the accommodation. Cabs are available.
By Train:By Train: The nearest railway station is Varanasi Junction Railway Station which is around 7 km from the accommodation. Auto and cabs are available.