Varanasi Vindhyachal

Day 1 – Varanasi – Sarnath & Evening Aarti: Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Temple & Vishwanath Gali for street shopping and local breakfast (kachori-sabzi, jalebi). Explore Sarnath (Dhamek Stupa, Archaeological Museum, Thai & Tibetan monasteries). Stroll along the ghats (Dashashwamedh, Assi, Manikarnika). Enjoy Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat or evening boat ride for illuminated ghats.

Day 2 – Chunar Fort & Vindhyachal (Mirzapur): Drive to Chunar Fort (~40 km, 1.5 hrs) and explore the fort (Sonwa Mandap, Bhairav Kund, Samadhi of Bhartrihari). Afternoon drive to Vindhyachal (Vindhyavasini Devi Temple), visit Ashtabhuja Temple and Kali Khoh Temple via parikrama path. Return to Varanasi (1.5–2 hrs). Dinner at local Banarasi thali or rooftop Ganga-view restaurant.

Day 3 – Spiritual & Cultural Varanasi: Early morning sunrise boat ride on Ganges. Walk old city alleys: Kaal Bhairav Temple, Nepali Temple, local silk shops (Banarasi sarees). Visit Ramnagar Fort & Museum. Evening at Assi Ghat with live music & Ganga Aarti. Try local street food: Tamatar chaat, Banarasi paan, thandai.