Where mysticism runs high is a place they call Varanasi. Located on the banks of river Ganges, the city exudes a unique spiritual charm and immersive cultural heritage that spellbind, inspire and enlighten everyone — be it celebrated authors, including Mark Twain or contemporary global icons like Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt. Kashi or Benaras, as Varanasi is often referred to as, is elemental yet evolved, contemporary yet traditional, progressive yet regressive all at the same time, making it an enticing place to visit and stay, and a permanent fixture of a cultural tour of India. Despite the hassle and claustrophobia, inducing narrow alleyways, the city can mesmerise you with a unique set of vibrant and charismatic tourism offerings.

For a workaholic like you, Benaras offers the perfect opportunity to break the monotony of daily life, make headway into the mystic world and cultivate peace within yourself. So, it is a good idea to buy a Varanasi tour package and embark on a life enriching journey. However, you have to be impeccable with your choice of the tour operator, as your time and convenience is at stake. Travelite India, the leading light in the luxury travel niche segment, can be the winning move for the resources, experiential insights and reliability it incorporates into each tour. The tour company will ask for your specifications and expectations, provide inputs, and create and implement a bespoke itinerary.

Being in the know is the key when planning a devotional and heritage trip to Varanasi. So, we are here to help you know your options.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple:

Your Varanasi escapade has to begin with a visit to the Kashi Vishwanath temple, the patron deity of the ancient city. Pulverized and erected several times, the temple has withstood the test of time only to mesmerise visitors with its architectural legacy and peaceful ambience. The ceremonial puja held at evening hours is the crowd puller for the temple, treating attendees with mantra chanting and Arti.

Bharat Kala Bhavan:

Even if you are a reluctant culturist, Bharat Kala Bhawan is there to impress you with a repository of items displaying India’s rich heritage. Here, you come across an eclectic range of paintings, costumes, rare manuscripts, sculptures and other items of historic value neatly placed in several galleries, including Nicholas Roerich Gallery, Malviya Gallery, Archaeological Gallery and Decorative Art Gallery amongst others.

Assi Ghat:

Your longing for a plenary indulgence will take you to Assi Ghat, one of the most frequented Ghats in the holy city. Located at the confluence of the Ganges and its tributary Assi, the Ghat is a place to take a holy dip in the mystical Ganges and attend an evening Arti, which will instil a spiritual fervour in you. The rare display of Hindu traditions on the Assi Ghat also makes it an integral part of any Varanasi tour package.

Ramnagar Fort:

Your cultural tour of India is incomplete without a visit to Ramnagar Fort, a medieval structure built in 1750. The fort features a unique blend of Indian and Islamic architecture and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding Ghats. You can also feast on a collection of American vintage cars showcased in a museum located within the fort premises.