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Budget-Friendly Varanasi Exploration 🕉️

A 3-day solo backpacking adventure in Varanasi, experiencing the spiritual heart of India on a shoestring budget.
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Avg. ₹2000 (excluding travel to Varanasi) per person
Travel Tips
  • Bargain respectfully while shopping 🛍️
  • Dress modestly, especially when visiting temples 🙏
  • Stay hydrated, especially during the hotter months 🥵
Local Cuisines
  • Kachori Sabzi 🍲
  • Lassi 🥛
  • Malaiyo 🍦
Emergency Contacts
local police:100
nearest hospital:Refer to Google Maps for the nearest hospital based on your location.
tourist help center:Check local tourist information centers for contact details.
Cultural Etiquette

Varanasi is a holy city. Dress modestly, avoid public displays of affection, and be respectful of religious customs and practices. Remove your shoes before entering temples and homes. 🙏

Photography Spots
  • Ghats at sunrise/sunset 🌅
  • Dashashwamedh Ghat during Ganga Aarti 🔥
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple (exterior) 🛕
Hotel Details

Hotel Alka

Near Godowlia, Varanasi

₹500-₹1000 per night
Rating: 3.5

Budget-friendly hotel with basic amenities.

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Hotel Surya

Near the railway station

₹400-₹800 per night
Rating: 3

Basic accommodation near the train station.

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Hotel Ganga Kinare

Near the ghats

₹600-₹1200 per night
Rating: 3.8

Simple hotel with proximity to the ghats.

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Daily Itinerary