I’ve been planning a 4-day trip to Varanasi with my wife in the first week of June. This will be my first visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and I want to make it smooth and peaceful, not rushed. I've been researching things about where to stay, where to visit (& when), where to eat, drink, rest etc. for a while now.
Honestly, I'm still not sure. Because the reviews and ratings are different in every platform which is making things more confusing. Especially where to stay. According to my findings, Godowlia Chowk is the perfect spot to stay. But is there any decent budget Hotel/Homestay or Paying Guest House in this locality, with less distance from Kashi Vishwanath temple and more space to live with a bit clean atmosphere.
Here's my initial planning. We’ll be visiting in peak June heat, so planning early mornings + afternoon rest. Please share your thoughts.
Day1- Kaal Bhairav temple - Panch Ganga Ghat - Boat ride to Dashashwamedh ghat - Ganga Aarti in evening Day 2- (Morning) kashi vishwanath temple - Annapurna temple - Vishwanath corridor - Manikarnika Ghat - Nepali temple (Afternoon) Shri Parshwanath Bhagwan Digamber Jain Tirth - Iscon Varanasi - Shri Mani Mandir - Shree Durga mandir- Tulsi Manas mandir - Shri Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple - Explore local cuisine meanwhile
Day 3 (Morning) Morning Aarti & Sunrise at Assi Ghat - Boat ride to Kedar Ghat - Shree Gauri Kedareshwar Mandir (Afternoon) Visit Temples in Sarnath - Swarved Mahamandir Dham - Back to City & Explore markets and foods/drinks
Day 4 (Morning) Bharat Kala Bhavan - Vishwanath temple BHU - Ramnagar fort - [Checkout from hotel] Lunch and go to any AC mall like IP sigra Mall or PDR mall - visit Kabir Math - painting lane - reach station before 5pm as our train is in evening
I know its populated. But these are my options if I can't visit one desired place due to timing/overcrowd/ any issue.
Would really appreciate any local insights on: Best budget stays near temple (clean + couple-friendly) Hidden food spots or local favorites Any changes to avoid heat/crowd issues
Thanks in advance 🙏